A lot of preparation has been done. We are under no illusions about the task ahead of us. As fifth-placed finisher in South America, Uruguay are a powerhouse in world football.

When we started the second half, with 10 men and needing to score three goals … we knew it was impossible.

He’s an upcoming player, a promising player,

First, I can understand the emotions just after a game but second I think it’s always good to look in the mirror… when you are a big team, you must punish a little team.

We are working out the final details of the contract and when that is finished I will join them.

I think the reaction is very nice because it’s a reaction of enjoyment, it’s not violent…I think there were one or two injuries where people dislocated their shoulders waving flags.

He has more passion in his right toe than other internationals have in both legs.

The problem tonight was finishing off. I’m proud of the boys, the way they played against a team with a budget five times bigger than us. But I always like to get a result. It’s...

It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.

We deserved this win but we should have scored more than one goal.

They are experiencing something they couldn’t believe, something the experts couldn’t believe,

As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.

We have several players that have been out injured and are in the process of their rehabilitation. We are bringing them in as well so we can check on their progress,

By the look of things the budget for players has changed too.

First we have to rest but there is nothing against celebrating. Our victory is the first in [Korea’s] football history. We’ll celebrate in a normal way. Once we’ve done that, as soon as possible, we’ll...

When we drew Brazil there was a group of Australians who began to cheer as if we had just won 3-0.

Some of the squad were there four years ago so they know what to expect, they have experienced the conditions they will be playing under.

The time together and the match will be crucial for us. It is vital that we continue to improve as we build to November.

I can see the potential of the team. I can see that there are a lot of good players. They are keen to secure good results. My task is to help them do that.

At times, they were complaining that we were working too hard. But I think it was worth it.

We didn’t create a lot of chances in the first half. But I am satisfied with the way we played against such a well-organized opponent.

He will not be fit to play a full game.

That was not a desperate choice, … He’s been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time...

In Korea it worked out because the players were aware of what they were supposed to do, but still it is in their hands.

Despite all the pressure we only gave away two chances and I have to give my team the compliments for the way they achieved this result.

Everything is ready. On Friday I will go to Moscow for an official ceremony, and sign a two-year contract.

It was a huge challenge because we had not that much time to prepare.

That was not a desperate choice. He’s been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to...

He will be doubtful until the last hour before the game will start,

I am really concerned about his situation to be honest – he must make a good recuperation,

Everyone has to be on top of their game for these kind of matches and that was something we missed today. The only positive thing about today is the draw in the other match so...

I’m satisfied with this result against a team with physical and tactical strength…..we have had more worse starts in the Champions League.

That list is already in my mind.

He has sustained a nasty injury.

not goodbye, just ‘so long’.

I talked with (Liverpool manager) Rafael Benitez a few days ago about him and we were planning to get him in a special program to have him fit as soon as possible. I have my...

It will be a 50-50 game. Marseille will be tough opponents and they have very good, fast strikers.

We played tactically very well in the first half, despite all our problems,

I don’t know if they will want to attack,

These rumors are there, but I’m still with PSV.

We didn’t play enough of the ball in the first half although we managed to get some corners,

[He relies] a little bit less on the shouting, more on planning and a schedule. I have found Arnie very good, he is a very open person to what I say. He is serious, he...

But it depends also on the development of the game when we have substituted three players maybe who are on that first five, then we have to have our alternatives as well.

We settled down and scored some quality goals, but, yes, it was an easy game … as we expected.

We just have to see what damage is done physically, … but mentally I’m very proud of the boys. I have a long flight to think what we can do tactically. It’s in our hands,...

We were a little nervous, and a little naive.

We came here also to try and score, and not just to defend. In the second half we wanted to score another goal, and Beasley came up with it. That proved fatal for Monaco, but...

I would lie if I said that deep down inside I don’t know what I’m going to do yet.

My agents are busy with the final details of the contract.

I didn’t say anything to the team afterwards, … When I get angry after a game I have learned from experience that it’s best that I control myself and let things settle down a bit.