Sentences with phrase «to keep one's place in the side»

However, he needs to have a successful pre-season campaign in order to keep his place in a side full of midfield riches.

Finally, Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain kept his place in the side, ahead of Joel Campbell.

The need for a win is shown clearly by the boss picking a positive central midfield of Ramsey instead of him bringing Coquelin back, while the contract rebel Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain also keeps his place in the side as summer signing Kolasinac drops to the bench.

As for Rooney, any return to Everton would likely have to wait until next summer, as per the report, but much will also depend on his desire to stay at Old Trafford or move on as things become increasingly difficult for him to keep his place in the side under Jose Mourinho.

Granit Xhaka picked up a red card on Saturday, and looks likely to keep his place in the side with a ban set to give him a rest from action.

The Belgium no. 1 has been in great form for Chelsea this season and should keep his place in the side barring any late injuries.

And finally to the forwards, I'd also like to see Tomas Rosicky keep his place in the side and I'd start him on the left flank, considering Welbeck is still injured and Rosa has been in fine form.

Although he hasn't looked particularly comfortable in the Gunners goal, Szczesny keeps his place in the side for now.

AVB's words also suggested that Emmanuel Adebayor would keep his place in the side ahead of Defoe.

United have a 100 % win record when McNair has started this season, with many believing he should keep his place in the side once Jones, Evans and Rojo return.

It's good to see that Giroud welcomes such competition and looks on it as a positive manner to improve not only his own game, to ensure he keeps his place in the side, but that also the team as a whole would improve with the signing of Vardy.

Gibbs was very much praised after the match and as a result I think many fans are now keen for him to keep his place in the side.

The initial signs were positive as he started a string of league games, but in recent weeks he's been left on the bench and has struggled to keep his place in the side.

After how Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas played together, they could keep their place in the side.

The right - back has endured criticism for some poor performances recently and he himself has acknowledged this, telling the media that he «must do better» if he wishes to keep his place in the side.

Up front, Kemar Roofe has to keep his place in the side, despite the presence of Pierre - Michel Lasogga.

It's unfortunate that Matthew Pennington hasn't gotten more of a look, but with the way that Cooper and Jansson have been playing together, you would expect the captain to keep his place in the side.