During the weekend, there were many intriguing matches in European football stadiums, and during this time, football personalities shared not one interesting thought with journalists. Eurofootball.com presents eleven of the most interesting quotes from last weekend.
"We should not think that everything will change immediately when he joins the team."
Roberto Mancini about the new acquisition Eder. The coach was right - even though the forward made his debut for the team over the weekend, "Inter" lost a crucial match 0:3 to the "Milan" team and have now lost four consecutive "Serie A" matches.
"I think it was possible, but no player in the world, even those coming from 'Real' or 'Barcelona' club, would want such a burden."
Marko Grujić on the possibility of wearing the number 8 shirt at "Liverpool" worn previously by Steven Gerrard.
"I think he knows what he's doing."
Robert Lewandowski briefly answered the question about whether Josep Guardiola was right in choosing to leave the "Bayern" team and join a "Premier League" club in the future. Today it was announced that Guardiola will be working with the "Manchester City" team.
"He just needs to work more."
Zinedine Zidane on the reason for Cristiano Ronaldo's poor form. After these words, the forward scored three goals against Giedrius Arlauskis' goal on Sunday.
"A great future awaits him."
Guus Hiddink found an opportunity to motivate Eden Hazard before the cup match against "MK Dons". The player seemed to have listened to the coach's words and ended a nine-month period without scoring with a goal.
"My reputation doesn't matter to me."
Remi Garde after losing 0:4 to "Manchester City" in the FA Cup. Under his leadership, "Aston Villa" managed to win only two matches out of fifteen.
"We let Jovetić and Džeko leave because I see Kelechi every day and I know what he can do."
Manuel Pellegrini was not surprised by the three goals by Iheanacho against the "Aston Villa". The nineteen-year-old player, who is gaining more and more trust from the coach, has already scored eight times this year.
"I really don't care."
Massimiliano Allegri on the achieved record of twelve consecutive wins in the "Serie A" championship.
"It is truly regrettable."
Alan Shearer analyzing Cesc Fabregas' performance in cup matches.
"The preseason period was not good. We had too many trips."
Cristiano Ronaldo found the reason for "Real's" poor form after the victory against "Espanyol". It seems that Florentino Perez made the right decision by banning the Portuguese from flying to Morocco.
"Miracles can always happen. I am 99 percent sure (that 'Arsenal' will not have any more signings). However, if Messi knocks on my door between ten and six o'clock, I wouldn't say to him, 'Please, go back to 'Barcelona' team'."
Arsène Wenger came up with a scenario where 'Arsenal' could still add new players on the last day of the transfer window.
