Athlete

How much you need to drink depends on a lot of factors. Are you training outside? Is it hot? Is it cold? There are a lot of factors to take into consideration.

Fitness is the most important aspect in this sport. You've got to feel good.

I grew up there and played all the youth teams at Borussia.

I think it's crucial for athletes to get plenty of fluids whether their regime is intensive or not. For me, generally, I eat and drink a lot so that I'm always at the top of my game.

Peter Stoger is very, very inspirational, communicating a lot, being open and approachable for the players.

To score in the World Cup final is not a small story, of course. Every footballer dreams of it: first to become a world champion and then, even better, to score in the final. This happened to me, and I'm glad.

Of course I can imagine extending my contact at Dortmund. I have always said how at home I feel here.

For me, it's important to perform in my club and with the national team as well.

The metabolic disturbances are now part of my life.

Positions do not really matter.

I look primarily at my own expectations. These include improving steadily.

It's great to see that there are Dortmund fans in every stadium. That is something that motivates you, and in the end, you look forward to games even more, especially Europa League or Champions League away matches, when you see how many fans follow us. It is something very special.

It's pretty hard to predict anything when talking about the Premier League because of the liabilities the teams and the players have when playing in the Champions League and the other cups, too.

Many associate me with the person I was when I was young. But I had a different role then, played in a different position.

I learned a lot in Munich. I played with world-class players, matured, and learned from any setbacks.

There are times when things are not going according to plan, and of course, you never want those times.

I prefer to play in Spain than in the Premiership. Spanish football is more like my qualities.

Anyone who was been injured for a long period can emphasise how happy you are when you are able to be back on the pitch.

Xabi Alonso is a very, very intelligent and experienced player with an enormous personality.

In England, there are five, six, seven big clubs, and you can never be sure who will win the title in the end. It's very exciting.