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I always strive for the best.
Leipzig made me a better player.
I like the colour red; it suits me!
I moved to Liverpool to win trophies.
Every game you play, you do your best.
I'm someone who has this real winning mentality.
I love Leipzig, and I will never forget this city.
I've always got a desire to win - I believe I'm a winner.
I'm really scared of small dogs, dogs in general I guess.
I've loved playing street football since I was very young.
It's my dream to help Guinea reach the World Cup at least once.
I joined RB because it is an exciting club with great potential.
I find the scouse accent a bit difficult, but I will try my best.
When I was small, my local team actually played in Liverpool kits.
As a kid, we used to play wearing a Liverpool shirt in the streets.
Nothing is easy in football; it's just about the business of working hard.
My first mind-set when I am out on the field is to defend well and not concede.
My only focus is on our games and my performances - they are the most important things.
When I was a child, that really was in my mind, to play for a great club like Liverpool.
My dad loved Deco as a player. He started calling me Deco as a nickname around the house.
Since I signed for Liverpool, my dad has spoken to me a lot about how much he loved them.
I have a huge desire to win. That is why I am aggressive in a positive sense on the field.
As kids, we played on the streets without shoes, and the game didn't stop for oncoming traffic.
Salzburg improved me as a player, and I learnt so much there. I got a really tactical education.
Sadio was so important for me when I started at Salzburg, and this is why I say he is my big brother.
My overall favourite player would be Iniesta. For his final ball, obviously, his skill, and his ability.
I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.
It's been a dream of mine since I was a young boy. Even back then, I had decided that one day I would play in the Champions League.
When I was young, I didn't know a lot about Liverpool, but when I was coming here, my father told me about the history of the club.
I'm someone who likes to respond to a challenge. I never give up or stop trying, even if things were a little bit more difficult at the beginning.
Firstly, I am somebody who plays in a defensive role, and we need to start with that, but then I need to bring the ball forward and help the attack.
I've been told by many people that a lot of overseas players come into the Premier League, and they take time to integrate, depending on the circumstances.
My father is a huge fan! As far back as I can remember, he has been talking about them. Before I even knew what Liverpool was as a kid, he was mad about them.
As a midfielder, when you have sealed things up at the back, my job is to provide the ammunition for the strikers and forwards, to create opportunities for them.
I'm the kind of person who thinks that if I score eight goals in one season, my objective must be to score nine goals in the following season. That's the kind of mentality I have.
The Premier League is different to other leagues where I have played, and everybody knows it is very tough, but I will do my best to beat my own personal records - I'm very motivated.
Jurgen Klopp is actually more active on the sidelines than some of his colleagues. For us players, this is very motivating. He gives us extra energy on the pitch through his coaching.
Eight is a number I always liked. It's also the number my dad wore when he played football, so it's special to me. I am aware that it's a big number here at Liverpool, and I am very excited to wear it.
My long-term aim has always been to play football at the highest level I possibly could for a big club. When that is in your mind, you don't give up; you constantly fight and battle to make that happen.
I will always be thankful for the education I had at Salzburg. I needed to learn about the tactics of football, how the game worked, and that is what the club gave me, so I was ready for the next level when I got to Leipzig.
When I used to play against Bayern, Xabi Alonso always used to give me a really hard time. He was so experienced... he made me suffer. The way he'd keep switching play just meant that you could never stop running. He was very intelligent.
When I was young, I told my parents, 'I promise you I'm going to play in the Champions League, and for my first match, I'll invite you to come and watch me play.' Luckily, I was able to do that, and I was very happy. It was a moment of pride.
Firstly, before every game, I always speak with my mum. She really encourages me a lot. Then, once I'm out on the field, I say a little prayer for my team and for everyone on the field, both sides, so that nothing bad happens, no-one gets injured.
I wanted to be Deco, Titi Camara, or Pascal Feindouno when I was young, and now there are kids with my name on the back of their shirts! That is such a big motivation for me, and I hope I continue to show them that, with courage and determination, they can achieve anything.