Sentences with phrase «centre midfield for»

Burnley have still only collected one point on their travels this season and will be without Jeff Hendrick, Steven Defour and Dean Marney in centre midfield for the trip to Hull on Saturday.

They basically occupy the same area on the pitch and causes a major overload in the Centre midfield for us.

Niles was very good again and why crazy wenger does not put him in his real position at Centre midfield for xhaka, he can defend, attack, has good workrate and an excellent attitude (did you see him scolding alexis).

Before his injury he was our first choice centre midfielder for a very good reason

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It may also be beneficial for Coquelin's playing time, to keep training as a centre back during pre-season because otherwise he may find himself dropping down the pecking order in a jam packed midfield.

The best player on the pitch as Southampton beat Arsenal 2 - 0 at St. Mary's was midfielder Victor Wanyama, whose physicality and dominance in the centre of the pitch was much too much for the visitors to deal with.

We are not winning the league that is for sure, especially with our centre midfield and in that I include ozil.

For me, really it's only two signings — a top centre back and a powerhouse defensive midfielder.

We will have 5 very different centre midfielders vying for two spots.

I Blame Midfield for d 1st goal, n two centre back for d 2nd goal.

Even if we get Cavani, I would still expect Wenger to sign another defender and maybe a central midfielder, but having a centre forward of Cavani's ability to finish off the moves created by the likes of Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis and all would surely make us real contenders for the title.

The Spaniard's versatility can see him play in various positions, including left - back, central defence and in midfield, but given his natural position is on the left, Conte could yet decide to continue his search for a centre - half too.

Play Wilshere ahead of Ramsey that's all I'm asking for, put him in the centre alongside either LeCoq or Elneny so we can see if he will thrive in the deep midfield role.

Of course, it's far from over yet but in another pressure game we failed to turn up and failed to properly punish the weaknesses of an opponent (two midfielders playing at centre half LOL, hardly even challenged them physically and didn't make it an issue for them).

Roberto Mancini has opted to play a midfield pairing of Gareth Barry and Yaya Toure in the centre of the park as the Italian opts for a far more attacking approach this term and this has left Dutch international De Jong warming the bench with the 27 year old making just four Premier League starts compared to the 30 out of 38 he made last term.

Give the beast a chance in midfield he played there quite a few times for schalke and give chambers a run at centre back.

Arsenal seem to be linked with numerous quality centre backs and defensive midfield players, but Wenger always looks for the «perfect» buy.

In the summer, Arsenal fans and pundits cried out for Wenger to sign experienced centre backs and a solid central defensive midfielder, yet Wenger rejected these notions, as he chose not to bring either in.

«If he can't find a certain type of goalkeeper for a specific price, or maybe a centre back or central midfielder, I don't think he'll get them, whereas other clubs will say «you know what, I'm going to pay the extra, I'm going to get them no matter what.»

Our manager is thought to be a long term admirer of the 22 - year old and according to The Mirror he might be about to make a club record offer of around # 55 million for Draxler, with the idea that he might be able to play as a centre forward for us as well as his more usual roles of wide forward or attacking midfielder.

The Spurs boss also compared Gary Cahill to midfielder Scott Parker and indicated he will return with a fresh bid for the Bolton and England centre - back in January.

Having suffered an ankle injury in pre-season which kept him out for the first few months of the campaign, the former Spurs play - maker became a regular in the team at both centre back and holding midfield.

So who do we blame for having 2 centre backs, no defensive midfielders and no world class striker in the entire squad?

Both side played a medium - deep defensive block with packed midfields, minimal anti-half pressing triggers and marked use of both ultra-wide flank play and gegen - lobbed invitations for centre - centre combat.

Weaknesses at centre - back, left - back and in defensive midfield are partly to blame for Liverpool's leakiness, but Jurgen Klopp's side have also suffered due to their lack of a top - class goalkeeper.

The prospect of Vidal and Daley Blind in the centre of midfield, supporting Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney, for example, in attack, is a tantalising one.

Swap Cavani for Giroud Add A centre back Plus a defensive midfielder.

Whilst Lahm features as a right back on the list, the majority of his club work came from the centre of midfield as Pep Guardiola devised a new position for the veteran and in his infinite footballing wisdom it was a complete success.

A centre - back and defensive midfielder are top of the list (as they have been for the last few seasons), but a world class signing in any area of the pitch would surely be welcomed.

Tony Pulis has used the Northern Irishman as a centre - back, left - back and holding midfielder for the Baggies this season.

The former Everton ace has often been used in the centre of a back three for Tottenham, with the player moving into midfield when on the ball in order to retain possession for his side and start attacks in an effective and efficient way.

Francis Coquelin has been a heart for Arsenal in the centre of midfield since his return to the club.

A Reliable Centre - Back And Defensive Midfielder Is All We Need But The Fool Will Never Do What Is Right For The Team.

At Arsenal I don't think there is a position on the pitch that has quite as many players as our central midfield does and although it's good to have so much competition for places in the centre of the park, I can't help but feel that certain irregularity as to who will be in the starting eleven may cause a little unrest.

And that squad could well include Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini, as well as Aaron Ramsey, giving the boss many more options than he has had recently for the centre of midfield.

The rumour mill will undoubtedly throw out a whole host of names that Arsenal could sign during the summer (Zlatan Ibrahimovic being one that stands out), but while Wenger's eye for a bargain may have deserted him, most people would agree that our chances of success next season would be significant improved by the arrival of a top quality centre - back, holding midfielder and proven goal - scoring striker.

A defensive midfielder or centre - back may be more important to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League this season, after already signing James Milner, Danny Ings, Joe Gomez, Adam Bogdan, Nathaniel Clyne, Firmino, and Christian Benteke.

In the qualifying for this tournament, Wilshere was pretty much a fixture in the centre of midfield and as well as that he was often the best player on the pitch.

Even better would be if the other Arsenal transfer rumours about PSG are true, because that could mean that while Alexis goes one way, their Uruguayan centre forward Edinson Cavani and their German attacking midfield star Julian Draxler come in the other direction to play for Arsenal.

If Arsenal stick with three centre backs then Mustafi must be considered a far better choice for the third birth alongside Kos and Holding rather then Monreal.Kolasinac has to come back in at left eing - back and Bellerin revert to the right.Midfield is a very different matter.Arsenal still desperately need a proper defensive central player.Ozil in this current side can not be considered anything more than a luxury.All of Bournemouth's creativity will come down the flanks so it's necessary to put players on to the pitch who are prepared to fulfill their defensive duties.This also means that unless Ramsey can work out that he's playing in midfield not as a number 10 he has no place on the team either.

Regarded as one of the next big things in centre midfield, the teenager already stands at 6» 2 and possesses a frightening physical presence for somebody his age.

Our 3 back is just so wrong.We don't have natural wingbacks even in this formation.It also seems to me that lots of people here believe if you're good at right or left fullback then automatically you're good at RWB / LWB which quite frankly is untrue.That's why Oxlade Chamberlain can be considered at RWB but not right back.At RWB or LWB you're asking too much in terms of attack from Bellerin and Kolasinac.A proper wing back can be viewed as a more defensive winger which quite frankly none of them are and they don't possess the flexibility too to play that way.Our midfielders are also not disciplined enough because in 3 back there's a huge gap in the centre of the field that must be covered by our CM's so indiscipline only means disaster.We also have Ozil who looks like he's playing at RW in 3 back.In that we're limiting his impact because Ozil takes on his man because he wants to not because he likes to.You can't play such players at the wing.He's a proper No. 10 who likes to be given freedom.That's why Ozil plays likes he's lazy on the ball and stuff.It's because he wants to be free and for that you need to put him at No. 10.

Haha and a new stadium as well too, with lots of car parks, sorry mate our midfield is well loaded barring any major injuries which of course as we know will most definetely happen, all we need is a world class striker (Admin * Cough - article *), centre back, maybe a winger and handle the two other positions which are not that neccesary but could be useful for rotation like the ospina back up position and getting an extra midfielder in Ngolo Kante I love his simplicity and his mobility much much much better upgrade to flamini

To win that accolade whilst playing in midfield centre, like with Kante it's a a great sign for sure.

The Old Trafford side are reportedly close to completing deals to bring in PSV Eindhoven's Memphis Depay and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and this source states that a move for # 18m rated Lazio centre - back Stefan de Vrij is also on the cards.

The versatile Dutch international could also have a role in the side filling in at left wing - back or as a defensive midfielder, but centre - back seems his likeliest position at the moment due to United's desperate need for new players in that position.

The United manager admitted yesterday that he only has one fit centre half available for tomorrow's game at West Ham, and many would argue that his injured defenders aren't good enough anyway - playing a striker or a winger in an unfamiliar midfield role ahead of them is not going to help

Arsenal need new good goalkeeper bcos is one of area have a major problem this season and two good young centre back and defensive midfielder who will always help to cover for centre midfielder and this three area is most problem arsenal facing recently and please is a major to find solution on them.

Hayden can play as either a centre back or a defensive midfielder and they are both positions where the Gunners are a bit light and may need cover for.

As for another midfielder, I would say that if we brought in a centre back, we would be better keeping chambers and giving him some matches in midfield.