3 players who might lose their spot in the first team to summer arrivals × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football Listicle 3 players whose might lose their spot in the first-team to summer arrivals this season By Xavier Okere Modified 04 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Gerard Pique could lose his spot to summer signing Jules Konde The 2022 summer transfer window has given clubs the opportunity to strengthen their squads ahead of the new football season. We have seen clubs across Europe bring in new players in a bid to bolster their options in certain departments. Having multiple options in a particular position is always an advantage for managers. It brings healthy competition among the players and also ensures backup in case of injuries or a dip in form. On the flip side, the arrival of new recuits adds to the woes of the existing first-team players. It puts their position in the starting XI at risk, with managers often opting for new arrivals over them. With that in mind, let's take a look at three players whose place in the first-team is under threat from summer arrivals ahead of the new season. #3 Kieran Tierney 1. FC Nürnberg v Arsenal F.C. - Pre-Season Test Match Scottish defender Kieran Tierney was Arsenal's first-choice left-back last season. The 25-year-old played a huge role in the Gunners finishing fifth in the league and thereby securing a chance to feature in the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League. Tierney made 25 appearances last season across all tournaments, scoring once and providing three assists. However, the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City this summer means the Scotland international could lose his place in the starting XI. The north London club splashed £32m to get his services from City. Zinchenko was not a starter at the Etihad, but will now fancy his chances at the Emirates where the stakes are arguably a bit lower. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoOfficial, finally confirmed. Oleksandr Zinchenko joins Arsenal on a four year deal, club statement confirms. Fee around £30m fixed plus £2m add ons. #AFCArteta: “We’re so happy, Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility”.609004796Official, finally confirmed. Oleksandr Zinchenko joins Arsenal on a four year deal, club statement confirms. Fee around £30m fixed plus £2m add ons. #AFCArteta: “We’re so happy, Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility”. https://t.co/TqjgDeB89x The Ukrainian has more experience playing in the top flight than Tierney. He won four Premier League titles with City amassing a total of 127 appearances across all competitions. #2 Gerard Pique FC Barcelona v CA Osasuna - La Liga Santander Gerard Pique is one of the oldest-serving members at the Nou Camp. The 35-year-old has been an integral member of Barcelona since 2008. He has won a plethora of honors at the club and made a name for himself as one of the best centre-backs in the game. However, Jules Kounde's arrival this summer from Sevilla for a fee of £42m with add-ons could see the veteran defender lose his place in Xavi's first-team. The France international (23) is much younger than Pique and would offer more agility to Barca's defense. He was a crucial part of Julen Lopetegui's defense last season, maintaining 15 clean sheets in his 32 La Liga appearances. Xavi might resort to using Pique for the less competitive fixtures and domestic cup games. #1 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League Another player who could lose his spot to a new arrival this season is Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Danish central midfielder faces stiff competition from Yves Bissouma, who was signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for an initial fee of £25m with add-ons. Bissouma is one of Antonio Conte's six summer signings so far. The Malian midfielder has been brought in to bolster Spurs' defensive midfield options and could give Hojbjerg a run for his money. The Spurs Express@TheSpursExpressMost tackles of central midfielders since the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season:? Yves Bissouma - 180? Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 176Good luck going through the #Tottenham midfield next season.4306164Most tackles of central midfielders since the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season:? Yves Bissouma - 180? Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 176Good luck going through the #Tottenham midfield next season. https://t.co/kGAxMKnzyj Conte loves hardworking players and Bissouma fits the profile. He scored a goal and provided two assists in 26 Premier League appearances for the Seagulls last season, helping them to a ninth-place finish in the league. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Aranya Chaudhury × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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