Lauren: I will fight to regain my place

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
17 May	7:45 PM	CL	Barcelona (N)	1	2	Lost

Arsenal right-back Lauren Bisan-Etame is determined to win back his place from emerging Ivory Coast full-back Emmanuel Eboue.

Eboue's form and darting runs along the Arsenal right-flank have made Lauren's absence from the team unnoticeable.

But the Cameroonian defender is determined to win back his starting position in the Arsenal team.

Lauren said: "Eboue has been fantastic, he's been brilliant since he played against Real Madrid.

"Every single game, he's been doing fantastic. I'm very proud.

"It's good to see people come out of the dark and they are doing well. It's good for the team and good for the club.

"Competition is good as it improves the level of the team. [Can I win my place back?] Why not? I am a professional."

Lauren will still be eligible for a Champions League winners medal if Arsenal overcome Barcelona tomorrow night as he's played in the group stages earlier this season.

Lauren continued: "Now the team's in the final, I cannot play and am a bit disappointed.

"But, the other way, I am very happy because I know how hard we worked to be there.

"We have been chasing this final for a while and, finally, are there so I am happy.

"Me and [Barcelona striker] Samuel Eto'o have been together. Within the team, they think the final is 50-50 but, around the team, they think differently.

"They won the Spanish league easily, play brilliantly and have got fantastic players. They feel they can win.

"Samuel is playing at a high level, very well and is improving so he has a lot more to offer.

"I cannot compare him with Thierry Henry because Henry is a world-class, fantastic player. For me, he's the best striker in the world so you cannot compare.

"The only thing I know [about Henry] is I want him to stay. We love him at Arsenal and everybody loves him."

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