Quotes from Mario Gomez

I don't measure my performances in goals any more, it's more important that my team-mates see how hard I work for them.

The rotation system at Bayern makes it nearly impossible to play week after week, even when you're putting in some top performances.

If for half a year you only get 10 minutes to play from the bench, then you have no rhythm.

Between 2008 and 2010 I exhausted myself because I wanted to please everyone.

Bayern do not depend on any individual players.

Obviously, it's my goal to be the top scorer in the Bundesliga, but it wouldn't be a disaster if I didn't achieve that.

I have played for many clubs, and for many managers, and been through many highs and lows. But one thing has never changed. And that's the feeling of scoring a goal.

I have said that if I leave Bayern I will go abroad. Then came this interesting offer from Liverpool. I took the loan offer seriously and discussed it with my family and girlfriend because I just want to play. But Bayern gave me the impression that they see a future for me. And therefore a change was not an issue anymore.

For me, scoring goals is the most fun. That's why I love soccer so much.

Italian football's different to Spanish and German, but it's only different and not inferior.

I don't have any use for the hatred in a football stadium.

I have no fear of anyone.