Competition Quote by Nikita Parris

Competition in football means someone will improve.

— Rafael Benitez

You can have the best players in the competition, but if you don't know how to make the most of the strengths of each…

— Ruben Dias

I've got to think through all of those things - competition for places, players who need match minutes, and keeping the unity of the…

— Gareth Southgate

The truth is that if you don't buy, improving the squad becomes difficult.

— Marco van Basten

The more you play, the more you feel part of the squad, and then, in turn, you end up playing better. I think it's…

— Ruben Loftus-Cheek

If you have control of the midfield, you have control of the game, and you have more chances to win.

— Xabi Alonso

Playing against better competition makes you better and more focused, so you can do what you have to, to win.

— Karch Kiraly

No matter how great a squad is, a competition like the Champions League is not easily won.

— Fernandinho

I think, in football, you need to be competitive. You need quality. You need to be organised and to push.

— Unai Emery

If you want to be in the top teams, you know you have competition in your place.

— Gerard Deulofeu

Complacency is the last hurdle standing between any team and its potential greatness.

— Pat Riley

Having competition is the sign of a great club and it will help the team.

— Blaise Matuidi