For players like Jamie Shackleton, that has been a very good thing in recent years.
The youngster has been given plenty of tastes of first team football since the Argentine, and has admitted that his goal for this season is to get more minutes under his belt.
He said: “It [his ambition] is to be in the line-up, whether that is at right-back or central midfielder. I am going to give 110 per cent whenever I’m on the pitch.
“I think that is everyone’s aim in the squad. If you’re in the first-team squad then your aim is to be starting games and pushing for a spot. That’s ultimately what makes the whole team better.
“It’s definitely my aim to be in the line-up but it’s also everyone else’s in the squad as well. I’ve come off the bench a few times now. It’s something that I’ve done plenty of. It’s important to get up to speed quickly, you can’t be slowing the game down or making mistakes when the game is flowing and in a team playing at a high tempo.”
“Every team needs experienced vocal players in the team – organisers,” Shackleton continued. “There are different types of leaders but you definitely need that type.
“I think I’ve been in and around the first-team squad for three years now. I’m well aware of what is required in both positions [right-back and central midfield] because I’ve played both so I know about both.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
1. Wolves keen on Lee
Wolves are set to continue their interest in South Korean ace Lee Kang-in, with the arrival of a new manager in Bruno Lage said not to have affected the club's the club's transfer plans. The Valencia ace has also been linked with Serie A side Sampdoria. (AS) (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Photo: Denis Doyle
2. Burnley eye Baldock
Burnley have joined Celtic in the race to sign Sheffield United's George Baldock. The 28-year-old, who has also been linked with Greek giants Olympiacos, made 32 Premier League appearances for the Blades last season. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Tim Goode - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
3. Everton linked with Buta
Everton have been tipped to launch a £3m bid for Antwerp right-back Aurelio Buta. The 24-year-old, who has also been linked with Celtic, began has career on the books of Portuguese giants Benfica. (The Sun) (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
4. Chelsea hold firm on Zouma
Chelsea look unlikely to entertain any offers less than £25m for their defender Kurt Zouma, amid keen interest from West Ham. The Frenchman is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer to pave the way for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. (Express) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
5. Nunez staying put
Brighton & Hove Albion target Darwin Nunez should not leave his club Benfica this summer, according to his agent. (ESPN) (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) Photo: Leonardo Fernandez
6. Edouard willing to wait
Odsonne Edouard is prepared to leave Celtic for free next summer if the striker fails to get his desired move away this month amid interest from Brighton and Southampton. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images) Photo: Steve Welsh