Game Quote by Francisco Lindor

It is tough when you don't play for a while and a couple of games go by when, you've worked hard to be ready,…

— Michael Carrick

It is so difficult when you are out for a year, not just because you are not playing, but because other players are still…

— Juan Martin del Potro

Your competitive juice, your love of the game, it's in you. It's hard to get out.

— Dell Curry

You have to love the game and want to put in the time. If you don't love it, then it becomes stressful. But it's…

— Jordan Poole

Being out of a team changes you as a person. You don't realise it but, away from the game, you can be snappy with…

— Shaun Wright-Phillips

I think you have to work very hard and dedicate yourself and have the respect of your teammates before you're about to go out…

— Larry Bird

Obviously it is always tough not playing when you want to play and when you feel like you should be playing.

— Reece James

I haven't missed many games in my career, so it is tough, and it makes you appreciate and it makes you hungry and ready…

— Wes Welker

It's always tough when you see a good player leave. It's not easy.

— Christian Pulisic

It's always really challenging trying to go from player to player/coach. You have a kind of friendship basis of relationship with all of your…

— Abby Wambach

I never came out of a game unless I was truly hurt.

— Ed Reed

It's been tough for me being away from the game.

— Saku Koivu