Giaccherini Fights For His Place

Last updated : 19 February 2014 By Tott Dixon - Seaham

The Italy international has fallen behind Fabio Borini and Adam Johnson in the pecking order since New Year's Day.

Emanuele Giaccherini: "I want to stay here.

"I'm happy here. The gaffer has to do what he thinks is right, and choose the best team.

"It's important that I train well and make the most of my chance when he asks me to start. Borini and Johnson have both been playing well too. The important thing is Sunderland, not me."

The 28-year-old moved to the Stadium of Light from Juventus last summer.