Shinji Kagawa

“In the Champions League you need a certain level of perseverance, strength, dedication to scoring over 90 minutes.”

“I feel like I'd be able to gain so much by playing big games on a regular basis, including the Champions League.”

“If you play well in the Champions League you get your name out there.”

“I have to stay positive and play hard.”

“Personally, scoring goals creates confidence and I gain the mental stability and get poised from it.”

“There was a lot of passion with Klopp, I felt that most in the dressing room before games. He always had a big smile. He hugged every player. I loved his attitude - he was never nervous. He gave us confidence.”

“I like to create openings.”

“Since Japan is little known in football in the world, we want to play good football and make a huge impact so that we can make the world realise the presence of the Japan football team.”

“Every day I am learning how to trouble my opponents on the left, how best to cause them problems with my movement. But I would still like to be capable of taking up more positions.”

“I always think how I should play to make the most out of my teammates' abilities and their established styles.”

“I can't retire without going to Spain.”

“The Spanish league is my favourite. The attacking mentality suits my style.”

“There have been times when I thought my spirit would break and I just thought I have to believe in myself.”

“I'd like to play against Messi and Iniesta.”

“I am interested in how much and how quickly Klopp, the manager that I know, can change the team at Liverpool.”

“Football inspires and excites people like nothing else on the planet, and what I love about Common Goal is that it channels this passion in a way that makes a real difference to disadvantaged communities around the world.”

“I'd like not only to test myself against Barcelona, but top teams from the other leagues.”

“At Manchester, everyone plays for himself and does what he wants but it works out in the end.”

“You have to believe in yourself. If you don't, things can go wrong both on and off the pitch.”

“I have gained good experience but at the same time had hard times as well.”