Sentences with phrase «regular starting spot»

In extra time, Chelsea made the most of their numerical advantage, scoring twice in the first four minutes with Cesc Fabregas finding the net on both occasions to stake his claim for a regular starting spot under Conte.

Rossi bagged 32 goals last season in all competitions as he helped Villarreal to Champions League qualification while also securing a regular starting spot in Cesare Prandelli's Italy team — a performance which initially attracted Barcelona.

Since Santi Cazorla has taken - up a regular starting spot alongside Francis Coquelin at the base of midfield Wenger has been deploying a natural centre - midfielder in form of Aaron Ramsey on the right - hand side of his attack.

The Gunners have Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain and Jack Wilshereclosing in on their final year of their current contracts this summer as are Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs who have all struggled to hold down a regular starting spot in the Arsenal lineup.

But with Conte unable to find a regular starting spot for the former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder this season, Mourinho is confident that United can exploit his lack of action and strike a deal with his old club for the player.

Mauricio Pochettino admits Tottenham's fringe players put their hands up for a more regular starting spot after their 3 - 0 thumping of Apoel Nicosia.

Arshavin, 34, spent the first half of the 2015 - 16 season at Kuban Krasnodar, but failed to tie down a regular starting spot and left the club by mutual consent during the Russian League's winter break.

The Israeli international has worked his way into a regular starting spot by some consistently impressive performances for the Gunners, but Wenger is not short of midfield options and he is unlikely to spend money on keeping the 31 year - old on board as a back up.

The 29 - year - old «remains open to offers and will consider his future» after failing to nail down a regular starting spot with the Hammers, having begun only 16 games this season and made nine other appearances as a substitute.

Holtby signed for the Lilywhites in January 2013, and it was in that summer that seven new players arrived at White Hart Lane, and with three of these challenging for a starting place with Holtby, it was always going to be hard for the German to nail down a regular starting spot, and it panned out exactly like this for the former Schalke man.

Giroud has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot since joining Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012, but Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said:

Competition for places in the Tottenham squad has never been stronger, and here are three players that will be keen to impress the Pochettino in a bid to claim a regular starting spot.

Struggling to get regular starting spot at Real Madrid so far this season, Isco found himself shinning brightly on his stint with Spain national team during recent international break.

Comfortable at both centre - back and right - back, he has regained a regular starting spot at Selhurst Park under former Reds boss Roy Hodgson.

But Mahrez is at the peak of his career, regular starting spot each season.

The former Arsenal star has insisted that he is to stay at the club and win a regular starting spot, claiming that he is up for the challenge.

The former Spartak Moscow man has struggled to force his way into a regular starting spot at White Hart Lane and has been strongly linked with a move back to his homeland and this has led to talk of an potential exchange deal that would see Brazilian striker Vagner Love move to North London.

The young Frenchman has gone from strength to strength in Madrid and has now made a regular starting spot his own as he continues to take the league by storm.

Hector Bellerin has also grown to stake his claim for a regular starting spot, and Wenger admitted he was surprised by the young Spaniard.

He has got some potential, but rarely produces anything worthy of a regular starting spot.

The attacking midfielder has been impressing when given the chance, but with the superstars in the current squad, it is tough for him to hold down a regular starting spot.

The midfielder played bit - part role at the Nou Camp last season, and has failed to earn a regular starting spot since joining from Atletico Madrid.

Milner in no way will get the regular starting spot ahead of so much of world class talent already packed up in MF.

He signed for Liverpool for less money for a regular starting spot, I admire him for putting playing over money.

Gabriel and Mertesacker have failed to nail a regular starting spot down this season, and Mehdi Benatia is said to be lined up as a possible rival for the pair.

The lifelong Arsenal fan Carl Jenkinson wants to do nothing more than play for the Gunners, but the problem is that Arsene Wenger doesn't quite trust him enough for the 23 year - old to have a regular starting spot in the team yet.

Ramires has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot so far this season, having featured from the beginning of just eight Premier League games so far this season, and could be equally eager to leave.

The fact is that, despite his obvious improvement, he still can not command a regular starting spot at the Emirates, with Wenger insisting that his best position is in the Santi Cazorla role, but not believing the 24 year - old is ready to make it his own.

Michy Batshuayi is another one that is happy that he is now undergoing a medical ahead of his loan move to Borussia Dortmund, and the ex-Chelsea reserve will now get the regular starting spot he craves.

He couldn't hold down a regular starting spot when he was at Chelsea even though they were a mid-table crap team at the time.

Not exact matches

The collection was started when Eric Clapton, a regular customer at the original Hard Rock Cafe London, asked the staff if he could hang his guitar on the wall to mark his favorite bar stool as «his spot.»

That's now eight goals and five assists in 34 outings for the season, although he has struggled to secure a regular spot in Zinedine Zidane's starting line - up, as shown in midweek in Europe, and that has seemingly led to the speculation over his future and a possible exit.

We have 5 recognize attackers to rotate on 3 spots at the front 3, but normally only the regular 3 start the game because they are the threats to opponents, missing one or 2 will significantly reduce the threat we post to opposition.

I do believe as ramsay says that arsenal has the potential to win trophies, but our defensive line need reinforcement, not jus to stop a gap but to compete for a starting spot with the regulars, but again its left to our ridiculous manager decision

Vedran Corluka started just 13 Premier League games last season due to both injury and having to fight Alan Hutton for a regular spot in the first team.

Lavezzi has struggled to hold down a regular first team spot this season, making thirteen starts, and eight substitute appearances in Ligue 1.

Rodriguez joined Madrid from Monaco for a similar price just three years ago, but with the Spanish giants amazing array of talent he has found it hard to pin down a regular spot in the starting line - up, and was restricted to just 22 La Liga appearances last season.

The 24 - year - old only joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen last season, but has been unable to cement a regular place in the starting lineup, with plenty of competition for spots upfront already at the club.

Given that the image included in the tweet was of the 22 - year - old training with Lazio, it may well have been with the intention of insisting that he will work hard to establish himself at the Stadio Olimpico by proving to coach Stefano Pioli that he deserves a regular spot in the starting lineup.

Nevertheless, it was an impressive for Chelsea, with Batshuayi staking his claim for a regular spot in the starting line - up this season as he continues his fine form this summer.

A few years between Clichy and Monreal saw Gibbs rise to fame with a regular spot at Arsenal, but he's been unable to hold down a starting place ahead of Monreal these last few seasons, so much so he may be considering a move.

f Gibbs can not get over his injury problems, Nacho will keep getting starts and if he keeps playing well like he has been (even with little help from players in front of him), I do nt see why i cant get a regular spot.

As the Weeks move on we are starting to see some familiar faces re-gain their normal form and jump back up to their regular spots in the Rankings.

But I don't believe Arsenal could offer him the guaranteed first team spot / regular starting / playing time he appears to desire.

He's shown glimpses of real quality which have endeared the fans to him, but if he can't impress on a more regular basis then he'll struggle to hold down a starting spot.

Digne has struggled to hold down a regular place in the PSG side under Laurent Blanc, who has preferred Maxwell in the left - back spot in the starting XI.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers manager Don Mattingly hasn't yet determined his full regular starting lineup, but said on Tuesday the lone secure spot is shortstop Jimmy Rollins batting leadoff.

A talented attacking right back who was handed his Netherlands debut by Van Gaal, Daryl Janmaat has been a regular for the veteran coach over the course of the last year, and is competing with the more experienced Gregory van der Wiel for a starting spot at the World Cup.

A regular starter in all of his previous seasons at Cardiff, McNaughton lost his starting spot to new signing Kevin Theophile - Catherine, who joined the Premier League side on transfer deadline day.

Jese, who became a fan favourite at Real Madrid having progressed through the club's youth system, joined PSG in a $ 25million deal in the summer but has failed to nail down a regular spot in Emery's starting XI and has started just once in Ligue 1.