"I want to fight for this club" - Sheffield Wednesday forward ready to battle for minutes

Sheffield Wednesday players know they are in a fight for minutes this season despite an ongoing battle against injuries, according to one of their newest recruits.
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Forward Elias Kachunga, signed on a free transfer in the close season following his release from Huddersfield Town, started Garry Monk’s last two games at Wednesday and was commended for his work rate and energy.

Kachunga and his teammates now face a fresh challenge to catch the eye of new boss Tony Pulis, who replaced Monk last week. The Owls make the trip to Preston on Saturday in what will be his first match as Wednesday manager.

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Pulis has already made clear he doesn’t see Callum Paterson as a forward, but speaking to The Star ahead of the international break Kachunga, 28, said there was a healthy competition for places up front and admitted that their forward line needed to start firing.

Sheffield Wednesday forward Elias Kachunga is hungry for minutes up top for Sheffield Wednesday.Sheffield Wednesday forward Elias Kachunga is hungry for minutes up top for Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday forward Elias Kachunga is hungry for minutes up top for Sheffield Wednesday.

“Competition is always good,” he said. “Everyone has to show the manager that we belong in the starting line-up.

“We have to keep fighting and competition is good in the team. Nobody can go out there and take it easy, we all know that somebody can come in and take your place.

“There is really good competition in the team.”

Asked about how he rated his initial impact at the club, Kachunga said: “I’ve been here a few weeks now. I think people know me from before that I give everything.

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“I want to show supporters and everyone around the club that I want to fight for this club and that I’ll give everything to get the club up the table.”

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