Rocha wants first-team football
Ricardo Rocha admits he faces an uncertain future at White Hart Lane despite the positive impact of Harry Redknapp’s arrival as Spurs manager.
Barclays Premier League
Sat., Nov. 29
Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham
Recap
M’brough 0-0 Newcastle*
Recap
Stoke City 1-1 Hull City*
Recap
Sunderland 1-4 Bolton
Recap
Wigan 2-1 West Brom
Recap
Sun., Nov. 30
Man City 0-1 Man Utd
Recap
Portsmouth 3-2 Blackburn
Recap
Tottenham 0-1 Everton*
Recap
Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal*
Recap
Mon., Dec. 1
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
Recap
*Airs on FSC or Watch on demand
VIDEO: Highlights of every game.
Premier League Fantasy Challenge
Redknapp’s appointment at the end of October saw Rocha among the players given a squad number and told to train with the first team again after being left in the cold by former boss Juande Ramos.
However, Rocha has still not played in over a year after failing to win his place back following ankle surgery.
The 30-year-old defender said: “I have not played since I was injured and had my surgery, so for me the most important thing is to start playing again because I miss playing at the highest level. I have played a few games for the reserves but it’s not the same.
“I have to be patient because I’m an experienced player and I know how things are. We have a fantastic team with fantastic players, so it’s not easy for me or any player to play every single week.
“But, of course, I haven’t played for one year. I don’t know what my future will be but I just want to do my best every day and the coach has to decide who plays.”
Rocha, who arrived at Spurs from Benfica in January 2007, is happy with his relationship with Redknapp despite a lack of opportunities.
“He talks to every player and he makes every player count for the team’s success,” Rocha added on PortuGOAL.net. “You have to have the support of your players and be able to count on them in any situation.”
COMMUNITY ON FOXSPORTS.COM
- Premier League message boards
- Start or join a new Soccer fan group
- Create or go to your profile