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" Individually, I am very happy because I can play in every game. I can be on the pitch and do what I like to do, which is play football. "

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" The Belgian fans expect a lot of me in the Belgium team. It is normal - they don't forget that I cost Euros 40m. I totally understand. "

" When I get the ball with my back to goal, I like to be in touching contact. I need to feel the guy. He will try to take the ball, and I will go past him. "

" I like it when I am in the middle; I am closer to the ball. The manager wants me to pass, to make assists, create chances, and I do more because I think the position is more central, and I don't ask all the time for the ball at my feet. "

" The more you play against teams and defenders, the more you get to know them. You know if they are more nervous; you know, on the pitch, people are different. I try to adapt to their character. "

" I'm not a top-five player yet. Maybe I'm close to it, but I still have to work on some aspects. You can only be part of that group if you are decisive in the top games. "

" It is always good to be on the scoresheet. "

" It never became an obsession for me to score at all costs. I've always said that I'm not a big scorer, I'm a worker. "

" In tactics and training, we do more with Conte. We work a lot of tactical positions, and we know exactly what we have to do on the pitch, where I have to go, and where the defenders have to go. We know exactly what to do. "

" The first pitch I played on, for my first club, Braine-le-Comte, was only a metre from our house! I progressed very quickly. "

" It is good, it is better to be voted by the players - they know everything about football. "

" I'm not in search of records like some other players. If I can score between 15 and 20 goals each season, I will be very happy. "

" Kante is a good player. For me, it is good because he speaks French. We know he is a fantastic player; he runs a lot and works for the team. "

" When I was back to 100 per cent fitness, I was able to show what I was capable of. I like to think I will bring a freshness into the Euros, and now that I am captain, I am going to do my best to take responsibility. "

" That's my mentality. Just because somebody has fouled me, there is no reason for me to be nasty to him. I try to respect football as much as possible, and when someone is injured, you put the ball out. "

" I don't want to say PSG is a step backwards, but It would be returning to something I already know. I'm always in for new challenges. When I will leave Chelsea one day, it would be to discover something new. "

" For me, it's easier to play with my right foot. It's simple. If I go right, I see Diego and have different solutions: I go alone or pass to Diego, or the midfield can join in. If I go the other way, the cross with my left foot is not good. "

" A couple of games, I played up front when Diego Costa was not there. We know to create movement - not even to get the ball, but create space for others. Now I understand football is not always with the ball at my feet. "

" Why change? If you're happy, and things are going really well at one place, there is no need to change. "

" I love to set up my teammates. I am not here to be a star, to show off. I am here to play for the others, but if I have to try and clinch a game, then I will. "

" Out of all the clubs who were interested, I got the feeling that, deep down, Chelsea showed that they really wanted me. There were lots of reasons I came to Chelsea. They showed a real desire to get me to come here. I didn't have to think about it too much. "

" Any strengthening of the squad, in a League and Champions League which demands so much, is a good thing because you need many top quality players. "

" Football is good, but family, close friends, my brothers - I have family everywhere - is the most important thing. "

" I watched videos of great players. I was inspired by what they did, then I used to try things out in training. "

" I am happy with my form; I just need to score a couple of goals. I want the ball. I want to create something. "

" Deep down, I never wanted to see Mourinho fired. We experienced some very beautiful things together in 2015. "

" I play on the left hand side, and I try to do the best I can. "

" I have always thought if there is a game, and there have been a lot of fouls on me, then I have been playing well for the team, so that means we're having a good match. You can win a free-kick when there's a foul, and that's a chance to score a goal. "

" I'm somebody who can laugh even at myself. That happens now and again, when I've made a mess of really simple things. "

" I like to play as a No. 10. I think I have more freedom offensively. For Belgium, we have full backs who run hard and create a lot of space, which is good, and I like to play there. "

" I spoke with Abramovich. He is very simple and loves football. We were on the same wavelength: he wants to confirm Chelsea's position at the top. "