Sentences with phrase «to fight for one's place in the team»

It's a shame because he was a good player when he first arrived, but the couple of injuries he had may have knocked his confidence, (fearful of getting injured again) and now he is sulking instead of fighting for a place in the team.

The recent performances of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud in particular have struck me as those of players fighting for their places in the team, so I (wonder if we might just see Wenger start the EPL campaign at home to Leicester City next Friday with these two in the starting line - up.

Spent much of last season fighting for his place in the team with Diego Lopez, a battle that has continued this term with Keylor Navas.

Hope he gets his attitude right and fight for a place in the team cuz he is definetly one of our top players and we will need him to be at his best to challenge for the title plus 3 new signings.

I would worry however if there are signs that Giroud is not ready to fight for his place in the team because I think he is a useful and potentially an important player for us.

Arsene Wenger has been praising the Arsenal full - backs for their performances this season, and is very happy that he has two top - class left - backs fighting for their place in the team.

After having been a regular first - team player for the last decade, the prospect of having to fight for place in the team simply does not appeal to the 30 - year - old.

Amidst speculations surrounding his future, Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina has categorically stated his desire to remain at Arsenal and fight for his place in the team despite the arrival of Petr Cech from Chelsea.

So, Rosicky just have to accept the status quo and fight for his place in the team.

Be a superstar, and return ready to fight for his place in the team.

At Madrid, we all want to play and it's normal to fight for a place in the team,» Navas added.

I also read that Gotze wants to stay at Munich and fight for a place in the team, next season... that's if their new incoming manager gives him the chance.

Otherwise he would not say that he like to fight for his place in the team (more likely a place on the bench).

Arsenal have already confirmed this week that Carl Jenkinson has returned from his long term injury absence and is now ready to fight for his place in the team.

Apparently, he wants to stay until his contract runs out in 2020 lol he's happy to stay & fight for his place in the team.

When you are fighting for a place in the team you want to try harder so that you can retain your spot.

Giroud has shown great attitude in not sulking but showing the strength to fight for his place in this team.

«The next step is for him to be competitive in the Premier League and to fight for his place in the team.

I feel the likes of Wilshere and Co who have yet to prove themselves to be world beaters - consistent performers - should be ready to fight for their places in the team.

He is yet to score in his 11 appearances for Roberto Mancini's new - look Inter side and was an unused substitute in the Milan derby on Sunday night and the forward looks set to return to his parent club at the end of the season after telling reporters that he ready to fight for his place in the team:

«I will give you a very focused answer on that, that he has to work hard to come back and fight for a place in the team.

Remember back end of last season Wenger said «players are fighting for their place in the team.»

Wilshere however may no longer agree that there is room for him at Arsenal, because despite previously stating that he is willing to fight for his place in the team, he has also said in recent weeks and months that he isn't thinking about his future in North London at the moment.

«The coaches need to decide on their best team and formation, and the players don't have many chances left now to fight for a place in the team.»

Ali was luck to sign for a Tottenham team that had no established players in the starting eleven, while Iwobi had to fight for his place in the team.

But I'm happy to play for Negeri and I need to fight for my place in the team.

Arsenal have been reportedly making efforts to sign the forward on a long term deal with his previous contract set to expire in 2016; and having finally secured that extension, the Gunners want to ensure the 22 - year old gains valuable English football experience before giving him a chance to fight for a place in the team.

It is understood that Mourinho has been impressed by Shaw's efforts to improve his fitness, to fight for a place in the team, and to follow tactical instruction — all issues that bedevilled the inherited # 30m signing's first campaign under the Portuguese and led to him starting just one Premier League fixture after October.

There's so many players in the squad now, top - class players who are all fighting for their place in the team.»