It's important on the pitch to have fun, to enjoy the game, because it generates a good feeling around the club.
The first time I was called up for Germany, it was Mesut who decided to look after me. He told me if I ever had any kind of problem, he would try to help me out, and that is exactly what he did. For sure, he helped me a lot.
The World Cup has special games, and losing them hurts more than the other ones.
Jogi Low and Pep Guardiola both know exactly how to deal with me. To receive criticism from big coaches even delights me a bit.
I am not someone who watches every game from the Bundesliga, the Spanish League, or even the Premier League. Of course, if there is a good game, like in the Champions League, I will watch it.
My favourite meal is penne carbonara - that's good for an athlete, right?
For sure, my parents knew what I had to eat and how to prepare for training sessions and what behaviour was needed in order to be serious about my football. But they weren't pushy, like you had to be a certain way.
No player at the beginning of his career knows how good he can be.
The Champions League is a really tough tournament, and every single game is really special and difficult.
Kyle Walker thinks he's quicker than me. In games, it's different: you run different distances, players are in different positions, so I don't know. But one day, we will see!
It is obviously difficult in Manchester living in a hotel.
I have inherited pace from my dad, and in terms of the physical side with the balance, I have inherited that from my mum.
It would be a dream to play in the World Cup.
Messi and Ronaldinho were the two players who were my idols when I was young.
I only focus on myself. I want to improve myself.
Against West Brom, you are up against very tall defenders, who are very strong, and you have to be strong, too, to keep the ball.
I was born in Germany, grew up in Germany, and when I was becoming a professional footballer, I felt like a German.
Everybody knows anything can happen in the Premier League: every team can beat every team.
There's no pressure on me, really. I just want to play football.
I always enjoy myself.
