Sentences with phrase «spot in the first team»

Mkhitaryan has struggled to hold down a regular spot in the first team at Old Trafford and was once again left out of the first team during the 1 - 0 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

Januzaj has failed to nail down a regular spot in the first team over the past few seasons at United.

the league cup is a fantastic breeding ground / step up (from the reserve leagues) for our youngsters to get the big game experience, and show wenger they are ready to take a top spot in the first team, sooner than later the further they advance the more impressive they will look, and they get a decent trophy for all there efforts.

Samper is considered as one of the most talented young players present in the Barcelona academy but the 20 - year old has not been able to hold down a regular spot in the first team due to the presence of a plethora of stars.

In the summer, he is expected to make his debut for the team in pre season games from where his performances could land him a permanent spot in the first team in competitive games.

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.

If he really did then it goes to show how good our midfield is, not any midfielder can assume a spot in the first team will be guaranteed

Josue Pesqueira is being highlighted as the clubs brightest recent graduate, but keep an eye on their squad in the next few years as there are many more closing in on a spot in the first team.

The others have to prove that after their long term injuries they are ready to contribute and fight for a spot in the first team.

Yeah cool, why would they come here when there are plenty of top teams out there who can guarantee them a spot in the first team?

I have no idea what Chuba has to do to get a spot in the first team.

He had so much opportunity to nail down a spot in the first team, but he just couldn't do well enough.

For Wilshere he gets to improve on his fitness, whilst hopefully having a regular spot in the first team — and for Arsenal, the Gunners get to keep track of the midfielders progress without the burden on the team, in hope that he responds well to his move away and comes back as the player he once was.

There is something special about seeing a young player emerge from your club's academy and challenge for a spot in the first team.

The young Italian returned to the Etihad Stadium full of confidence having put in a good set of performances at the Euro 2012 finals, only to find his spot in the first team severely limited.

However, the report goes on to state that the players have since put the incident behind them and Musonda has even gone on to put himself into the frame for a spot in the first team following a series of impressive performances for the club's under - 21 side.

Also, given that we already have Santi, Ozil, Ramsey and Elneny for two midfield slots, Jack has his work cut out to find a spot in first team.

Just when it seemed he had regained his spot in the first team, he suffered another injury - this time to his shoulder, in a league game against Stoke City, ruling him out for yet another three months.

As the Brazilian rose through the ranks into the first team he had the impossible task of having to battle the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi for a spot in the first team.

No value in getting rid, but plenty in replacing their spot in the first team with someone of real outstanding quality.

I hastily mentioned in yesterday's post that the 16 - year - old Englishman has been rewarded with a spot in the first team this season by Arsene Wenger.

16 years old and has just been rewarded with a spot in the first team.

Signed by Manchester City in 2006, Kelvin Etuhu spent four years at the club but never truly demonstrated enough ability to earn himself a spot in the first team and spent most of his days out on loan.

Heckingbottom has said he'd like for youth players to «earn» their spot in the first team, but the only reason Peacock - Farrell is playing is because Andy Lonergan is injured and Felix Wiedwald has completely lost his form.

Since returning to QPR he has cemented his spot in the first team, and earlier today he scored his second goal of the season for QPR in their 4 - 1 win over Norwich City to take his season tally to seven, after netting five times during his time on loan at Wycombe Wanderers.

Not to forget we signed 16 - year - old German wonderkid Gedion Zelalem in January, he travelled with the first - team on Asia Tour this summer, later to be fast tracked a spot in the first team; along side German teammate Gnabry.