I had a difficult season last year because of a lot of injuries. I had three injuries last year. The team played very well, but I didn't play too many games, so that's why I spoke to Real Madrid and told them I wanted to go out for a year. I want to play football - and it was important for me to be at a club where the manager really wants me. I wanted to play for a club on the same level as Dortmund and Madrid - that's why I chose Liverpool. This year, it is very important for me to play. I have to play, improve my game and help the team. If I stay in good condition, I am sure I can help the team and Liverpool Football Club, and Brendan Rodgers and my new teammates can help me.
沙师弟:上赛季由于伤病原因过的很艰难。去年我总归受了三次伤。球队表现得非常好,但是我没太多比赛的机会,这也是我希望租借出来的原因。我想上次踢比赛,这是我选择的一个重要标准。我所希望的球队是一家和多特或者皇马旗鼓相当的球队,所以我选择利物浦。今年对我来说非常重要,我得踢上比赛,提高自身能力,为球队做出贡献。如果我能一直保持良好的状态,我相信我能帮到球队和俱乐部,罗师傅和师兄弟们也能帮到我。
What did you learn from your year at Real Madrid?
官网:在皇马有什么收获?
A lot, a lot - not just about football. Of course I did [learn a lot] about football, but not only that. As a person, I've grown up. In the last year, I've had a child and I now have an 11-month-old son. It was a crazy year because on the one hand I got injured, but on the other hand I became a father, became a champion with Borussia Dortmund and signed for Real Madrid. It was a crazy year, but I learned a lot.
沙师弟:很多很多,不仅仅是踢球方面。的确在踢球方面我学到了很多,但我学到的不仅仅是这些。我觉得自己已经成熟了许多。去年喜当爹,现在儿子已经11个月大了。塞翁失马焉知非福,一方面我受了伤无缘比赛,但另一方面是我也成了一个父亲,随多特蒙德夺得德甲冠军,之后又加盟银河战舰。很疯狂,但我也学到很多。
Do you feel you're now ready for the challenge of playing in the Barclays Premier League?
官网:你准备好迎接挑战了嘛?
Yes. If not, I wouldn't be here.
沙师弟:当然。否则我就不会来这了。
How would you describe yourself as a player?
官网:描述下自己?
I'm not the type of guy who can describe himself. I can say, and I think people know, I am a central midfielder who loves to have the ball. I'm not the type of player who dribbles past three or four players and then shoots at goal. I'm more of a tactical and technical player. I like to organise, I love it when my team is tactically at a very high level, can play one or two-touch and play football. That's the way I love playing football. As for my qualities, I can't say anything - that is up to the people.
沙师弟:我不是那种能说会道的人。作为一名中场,我想大家应该都了解,我喜欢控球。我不是那种喜欢一条龙全包的球员。我更倾向于技战术。我喜欢组织,特别当球队的技战术达到能够进行一脚出球的时候。这是我喜欢的风格。至于我的能力,我说的再好也没用,眼见为实。
Finally, do you have a message for Liverpool fans?
官网:最后,有什么要对利物浦球迷说的?
I am looking forward to meeting them. I am happy to be here and I hope it will be a nice year with trophies. A club like Liverpool has to be playing in the Champions League, so we will go for the top four. We also have the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League and I hope at the end of the season we are holding something in our hands.
沙师弟:我时刻期待着他们。我很高兴来这,希望今年是美好的一年,丰收的一年。你利村应该回到欧冠,所以我们要力争联赛前四。除此之外足总杯,联赛杯,欧联杯什么的,希望赛季结束时我们能有所斩获。