I'd first come to Chelsea from Kosice and, for me, that was a dream. It's not easy making that move. I was maybe the first player to come from Slovakia to a club like Chelsea, who normally buy players from Holland, Spain, Italy, Portugal. Nemanja Matic More Quotes by Nemanja Matic More Quotes From Nemanja Matic The Premier League is not easy for young players because it is very hard, very tough. Most of the players are very tall. Nemanja Matic tallhardtougheasy When you leave a big club and go on loan to a small club in Holland it is not easy. But I am a footballer and I have to be professional about my job. Nemanja Matic i-amjobyoueasy For a young player, the most important thing is to play. Nemanja Matic important-thingimportantyoungplay For me, I want to improve, to play good football in a good league; the money is not the most important thing. Nemanja Matic goodmemoneyfootball I think throughout your whole career a player can improve. Nemanja Matic i-thinkyourcareerthink I just have to improve here at Chelsea. I played in Portugal but here it is a higher level so I'm sure I can improve a lot and I will work hard every day. Nemanja Matic every-daywork-harddaywork Defensive midfielder is my position and I have to be focused on that role. Nemanja Matic roledefensivefocusedposition Of course, I know that I have some qualities. I think I can run a lot, that I'm physically well but if I have other qualities I will leave other people to speak about me. Nemanja Matic thinkmespeakpeople To play at Old Trafford in a Manchester shirt I think is something special. Nemanja Matic shirtthinkspecialplay When I arrived at Benfica I'd been playing like a No. 10 in the team, but the first thing the coach did was tell me: 'You are going to be a defensive midfielder here.' Nemanja Matic likemeyouteam My wife and son cried when we left Portugal, but I had to move. Nemanja Matic portugalleftwifeson When I come home, I always look in the mirror and I want to see where I could do better, where I can improve. Nemanja Matic mirrorbetterlookhome Manchester is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I'm very happy because I am part of this great club, this great group. Nemanja Matic i-amgreathappyworld I recognise fully why people wear poppies, I totally respect everyone's right to do so and I have total sympathy for anyone who has lost loved ones due to conflict. Nemanja Matic lovedrespectsympathypeople As I said, when I played at Chelsea I give always my best to help the team but now Manchester United is my club and I will try to win there. Nemanja Matic willbestwinteam I'm happy to be working with Mourinho. Nemanja Matic workinghappy When you don't have results it is very difficult for players to have that high confidence. Nemanja Matic highyouconfidencedifficult I think derbies are really special because it's two local teams playing. Nemanja Matic playingthinkspecialtwo The Manchester derby, for our supporters, is the most important game in the season. Always, a few days before the game, the people create that atmosphere that is special to them. Nemanja Matic gameimportantspecialpeople When you finish the season with a trophy it's different. Nemanja Matic trophyfinishyoudifferent
