As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Bellerin up for challenge of edging ahead of Debuchy in Arsenal pecking order

Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has no intentions of giving up his spot in the first XI once the experienced Mathieu Debuchy makes his comeback from injury.

The 19-year old Spaniard made his Premier League debut in October and since then has established himself in Arsene Wenger's first team in the absence of France international Debuchy.

"I definitely want to remain first choice - that's what any player wants to do, week-in, week-out, in any position," he told Arsenal.com.

"Mathieu has shown that he's a great player but he's been really unlucky with injuries. It's going to be a good fight.

"The spirit is really good between us in the dressing room so I think it's really positive that, in every single position, there's loads of top-quality players who need to fight for their spot. The fact that there's a good spirit gets the best out of everyone."

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free