Player Absence Quotes

Lacking a dominant big man is a tall order.

Obviously if Gates turns out missing the first game because of this, that's disappointing for everyone in this locker room because he is big part of our team and we don't want to see that happen.

We'll have all the same players... We'll be missing one, actually.

Gary Neville is the club captain but has been injured for the best part of a year now - and Giggsy's taken on the mantlepiece.

One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup.

When you lose a good player, it's like losing a quarterback.

An injured Zlatan is a pretty serious thing for any team.

The last thing you want to see is your great players in the press box or in the locker room.

Of course there is 'Messidependence.' It would exist in any team in the world, but when he is not there, we also have to play and try to win. Leo is fundamental for us and marks the style; it is well known that he is the best in the world for something.

Always, you miss all the players when they are injured.

It's always a blow for a team if important players get injured or suspended.

There will always be players injured or suspended.

You take someone like Gareth Bale out of your team, and you are going to miss that.