“It has been difficult without our midfield players. We are lucky to have Philip Lahm playing in that position, he has been incredible. He is the best full-back in the world, but if I played him as a striker he would be the best there is. I am happy in the per­formance of my team. It is not easy to play good without midfield players. I love midfield players. They are the most intelligent players. If I had my way I would have 1,000 of them in my squad.”