Thread by @iMiaSanMia

Niko Kovač: "All the players who travelled to Lisbon are fit and could train today" #S04FCB

Kovač: "Thiago has recovered from his minor problem and is able to train today. He is an option for tomorrow" #S04FCB

Kovač on Goretzka's return to Schalke: "Leon has integrated well and has shown good performances so far. I'm convinced that he will do well tomorrow and will not be distracted by the atmosphere in the stadium"

Kovač: "I don't need any praise. Things go fast in football. People praise you today and if you lose a couple of games they will take you down. I'm not paying attention to this"

Kovač: "I like all my players but unfortunately I can only start eleven of them. Maybe we can set a new rule to start with more players"

Kovač on #TheBest award: "My vote will go to Luka Modrić"

Kovač on James Rodríguez: "James is a great footballer, he can do everything offensively. But also defensively, he has done very well against Benfica"

Kovač: "Joshua Kimmich will play tomorrow a similar role as he did against Benfica, more defensive than usual" #S04FCB

Kovač: "Arjen Robben is an unbelievable footballer. Together with Franck, they combine the natural talent with the hard work. They are still going very strong"

Niko Kovač: "Renato Sanches played very well against Benfica and justified my faith in him. He will be rewarded with more game time in the coming days and weeks"