Kieran Trippier has declared himself “100% fit” and ready to start ahead of Wednesday’s massive trip to Man Utd.
The right-back made his first appearance for over two months in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton, coming off the bench in the closing stages. However, he is one of four Mags back in contention to start at Old Trafford.
Joelinton and Miguel Almiron could come into Eddie Howe’s thoughts after cameos in each of our last two games, while Nick Pope is pushing for his first start since our 1-0 win over Man Utd in December.
Speaking to the media ahead of the match, Trippier Said: “I’m 100% fit. I got a little cameo. Left back, right back, it doesn’t bother me. We’re dead frustrated with the result but we’ve got to move on, we’ve got another game on Wednesday.”
The 33-year-old then discussed the importance of qualifying for Europe and the “remarkable” achivement to be in this position after so many setbacks this season. “Throughout my whole career, since I went to Tottenham, I have been in Europe, be it Europa League or Champions League.” he said. “With the way the club is going, it needs to be in Europe and competing at the top of the Premier League.
“If you look at the course of the season – the setbacks, the ups and downs – to be in the position we are is unbelievable. Europe is massive, and it would be a massive achievement to make it.
“We’ve got a great squad. If that squad was fully fit, it would have been a different season. Our injuries have been ridiculous. At one point we had 12/13 players out. Throughout the season you’ll have ups and downs, but what the manager has done for individuals at this club is nothing short of remarkable. He’s had a 49 per cent win ratio, it’s unbelievable.
“We are ahead of schedule, you have to respect that. But with that comes expectation and pressure, and us players have to deal with that. But we’ve got the right manager who gives us that never-say-die…
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Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-05-14 06:00:31
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