Sentences with phrase «to get some minutes under one's belt»

He subsequently spent the second half of last season out on loan at Bordeaux after failing to get minutes under his belt at Arsenal.

All four players mentioned above were involved in full training at London Colney on Friday morning and will stand a chance of getting some minutes under their belt with a hectic fixture schedule coming up.

«It was good to be back out here and to get some minutes under my belt,» he said.

This game will likely provide an opportunity for Chelsea's reserves to get minutes under their belts.

It was a bit of a blow [to be injured] but that was what I needed tonight — to start a game and get those minutes under my belt.

Walcott moved from Arsenal to Everton in the January transfer window with it appearing that the star had grown frustrated at the limited amount of playing time he was seeing at the Emirates with Walcott often having to solely rely on the Europa League to get minutes under his belt.

Good one touch passing and he's got those minutes under his belt.

Sergio Romero starts in goal ahead of David de Gea as Jose Mourinho hands him an opportunity to get some minutes under his belt.

He is due a rest, while Dembele needs to get some minutes under his belt.

«The most important thing was to get the minutes under the belt and as well in these conditions it was very hot and humid and we had a really strong week of training, so it was good to get everybody playing and as well when you win the game it's always more pleasant.

It was a bit of a blow [to be injured] but that was what I needed tonight - to start a game and get those minutes under my belt.

Besides, there are several options to replace him: David Wheater is in desperate need of game time after returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, so the Wigan game is an excellent opportunity for him to get some minutes under his belt and continue to get back in the swing of things.