Sentences with phrase «reds backline»

Jurgen Klopp is certain to bring in new defenders this summer to strengthen the Reds backline and Christensen is a major talent.

Earlier in the campaign, he raised valid question marks over the Reds backline as they undoubtedly looked far from solid in that department.

Normally comfortable at centre - half or at right - back, Gomez was asked to fill in on the left - hand side of the Reds backline and his performance warranted special praise from Rodgers, who is now set to give the youngster first - team opportunities in the upcoming season:

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Not only was the centre - back a key figure for Louis van Gaal during his time as Netherlands head coach — impressing, notably, during the 2014 World Cup — he would also bring experience, resiliency and a physical presence to the Red Devils» backline.

Given that the Reds have the worst defensive record of the top seven sides in the Premier League table having conceded 18 goals in 14 games, the last thing that Jurgen Klopp will want is having to chop and change his backline.

Richard Stearman had earlier given the visitors the lead after just 52 seconds, but to their credit, the Reds didn't panic and continued to probe although without ever really testing the Wolves backline.

He won 16 of his 23 attempted tackles, including the 4 successful tackles he made in the FA Cup quarterfinal clash against the Red Devils, taking up good positions ahead of the backline and preventing the opposition from posing any real threat to David Ospina's goal.

After a solid first season, Marcos Rojo should be first choice for the Red Devils next season in an improved - looking backline.

Especially when the Timbers circulate the ball wide along the backline either to a fullback or to a centerback pushed out near the touchline, expect the Red Bulls to trigger their press and try to ambush the next pass either into midfield or back across the backline.

He is regarded as one of the finest young prospects at the moment as the Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal is desperate to reinforce his backline.

From there, Sánchez could put to use his dribbling and ability to play incisive one - twos to help United break down stubborn backlines, something which has, at times, proved troublesome for the Red Devils in recent seasons.

Valverde is expected to return to his favoured backline against Sevilla with Sergi Roberto (who should be eligible despite his red against Celta) stepping in for Nelson Semedo and Pique, Umtiti and Jordi Alba making up the back four in front of Jasper Cillessen.

Craig Shakespeare's side have run the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea closely in defeats this term, and they will pose a huge threat to the Reds» backline which simply does not keep clean sheets in any competition.

We saw bold colors including, greens and reds but blue, plunging necklines and backlines were the big trends of the evening.