Justin Hoyte has a simple strategy for reclaiming his
place in the Arsenal side - lift his game to the level of Bacary
Sagna.
The English right back made 23 Premier League and Champions
League starts in 2006/07 but was restricted to just four last
term.
The 23-year-old admits his disappointment over that reduction
but accepts the quality of the man keeping him out of the side. So
this term Hoyte's policy will be a combination of hard work,
patience and seizing his opportunities.
“This season is a very important season for me,” admitted the
England Under-21. “I did not feature much last season which was a
big disappointment for me. So obviously I just want to play as many
games as I can and hopefully I’ll do that.
“But I know it is very tough. Bac has come in and done
fantastically well. He is a great player. I just have to be very
focussed in training and everything I do.
“Then when I do get a chance I have to show the manager I am as
good as Bac so I keep my place.”