Sentences with phrase «rojo as»

Did he buy Rojo as a centre back or a left back?
Jose Mourinho said he was not feeling optimistic about the injuries sustained by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo as Manchester United secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
In their absence, Mourinho is left with just Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo as his options at the heart of defence, and the two are expected to start there on Thursday as well.
In the 52nd minute there was a move that summed up United's lack of communication as there was a rare misunderstanding between Young and Rojo as the England international played a ball to the space on his left where he thought his colleague would be running into but Rojo had in fact stopped running completely.
Los Blancos are interested on signing the Argentine international Marcos Rojo as they want to give more competition to the left side of the defense where operates Marcelo.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho described Marcos Rojo as «phenomenal», «aggressive» and «clean» following Wednesday night's 2 - 1 win over Crystal Palace.
According to Don Balon, Jose Mourinho is keen to work with Varane again, and he could replace Marcos Rojo as he's linked with Paris Saint - Germain, while Real also look to make changes at the back by signing AC Milan centre - back Leonardo Bonucci.
The big team news as far as United are concerned is that Wayne Rooney returns to the starting line - up and reclaims the captain's armband in the absence of Ibrahimovic with Anthony Martial alongside him, while Daley Blind comes in at the back to replace Rojo as Mourinho makes eight changes in total from midweek.

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Recipe for an easy red enchilada sauce, also known as salsa roja or mole rojo, prepared with dried ancho and pasilla chiles.
Pozole Rojo is one of my favorite comfort meals... as a matter of fact, I could use a bowl right now!
My Vegan Torchy's Queso Copycat is made with Idaho Potatoes as the base of the cheese along with an easy - to - make homemade rojo sauce.
Manchester United will listen to offers for defender Marcos Rojo this summer as they look to create room for a succession of big signings, according to The Mirror.
It does not appear as though a move to the Estadio de Mestalla is going to happen any time soon for Rojo.
As Rojo moves to the left due to the suspended Shaw, Smalling should come off the bench to replace him in the centre.
Manchester United's defensive injury crisis worsened on Sunday as Marcos Rojo was stretchered off during the 1 - 0 loss at Manchester City.
In fact, the Portuguese tactician went as far as to confirm his backline for the game with the same four that faced Watford lining up for the visitors, with Marcos Rojo available for selection but he'll now have to be content with a place on the bench.
Daley Blind moved into Shaw's position following the Man United man's injury on Tuesday night, with Marcos Rojo coming on as a sub for Shaw, and the pair may now be the best options available to Louis van Gaal, at least until the January transfer window.
The defence team for the two men that the Argentine international had attacked claimed on Thursday, that they would like the case dropped as they had made an arrangement with Rojo.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Manchester United's Marcos Rojo are embroiled in a nasty feud as they head into the Manchester derby at the Etihad...
Aside from the fact that Marcos Rojo will be closing in on a return from injury in the coming weeks, Ashley Young has even established himself above Shaw in the pecking order at Old Trafford as he impressed again in the win over Tottenham in that role last weekend.
The Sun names Marcos Rojo, Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger as the players most risk as Mourinho plots his cull.
Man U's attack isn't in the same league as Arsenal's, but they have a lot of quality in the middle of the park and players like Smalling Rojo, and Darmain should be able to cope with Vardy.
This would undoubtedly be a huge blow for United, who have little in the way of backup in this position, with central defender Marcos Rojo coming on as a substitute at the time.
The Red Devils recently brought in Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth around # 16m, but it has been suggested that one more signing in defence could be made as van Gaal seeks to replace both Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, who both left Old Trafford at the end of their contracts last season.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has finally confirmed some good injury news as Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo are set to return against Newcastle.
Marcos rojo would be a good signing as we would get a like for like replacement for vermaelen and he is more stronger and taller than TV.
Robin Van Persie is the only player for either club reported out, while United defender Marcos Rojo is doubtful as he recovers from a muscle injury.
Van Gaal can currently call upon the likes of Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo or Ashley Young to fill the left - back berth but none of this trio are regulars in the role and as such using them for a prolonged period of time is something of a calculated risk the Man United manager will have to consider when the January transfer window opens.
Manure have 7 defenders: Rafael, rojo, Evans, smalling, Jones, shaw, blackett, as well as blind and valencia who can both put a shift and kids vermijl and keane.
I'm delighted to see a lot of the mu defenders are confirmed as not fit enough to return, (rafael, jones, rojo, shaw maybe).
There's certainly room for improvement in defense, and the rumor mill has offered up Monaco right - back Fabinho and Southampton's Jose Fonte as possible upgrades on the unconvincing Marcos Rojo and the apparently disfavored Matteo Darmian, but any further improvements will probably have to be made on a one - in, one - out basis, and it seems a little late for that.
Rojo isn't exactly a world class centre - back either, but the 27 - year - old may be seen as an upgrade on either of those two and gives Mourinho a chance to rotate and try something different.
As for the visitors, they were handed a boost on Friday as Mourinho confirmed Marcus Rashford has shrugged off a knock picked up against Benfica to be available, but Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Michael Carrick, Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini remain sidelineAs for the visitors, they were handed a boost on Friday as Mourinho confirmed Marcus Rashford has shrugged off a knock picked up against Benfica to be available, but Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Michael Carrick, Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini remain sidelineas Mourinho confirmed Marcus Rashford has shrugged off a knock picked up against Benfica to be available, but Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Michael Carrick, Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini remain sidelined.
However, as mentioned above, Mourinho is still without some key individuals, with the club site noting how the Portuguese tactician essentially confirmed that Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Phil Jones, Ander Herrera and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all still out and not in the squad.
People go on about Zlatan's recovery, but Rojo's has been just as good and he's come straight back into the team and been our best defender.
If they really wanted him, however, United could perhaps prise him away from Russia in January, which would be a shrewd move, particularly as he would be arriving to partner international teammate Marcos Rojo.
While he may be thinking about CSKA for now, Mourinho is evidently still keeping the City game in mind as the Manchester Evening News report that the Portuguese tactician will rest Man Utd duo David de Gea and Marcos Rojo against the Russian giants.
Martial, Depay, Lingard, Blackett, McNair, Rojo and anyone else under 23/24 just as well get their P45s now.
Van Gaal has seen Luke Shaw sidelined with a double leg break, suffered during Man United's defeat to PSV Eindhoven in midweek, and although Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo and Ashley Young can fill the left - back berth none of the trio are as comfortable in the position as the England international.
Just as it appeared to be plain sailing for the Red Devils, Marcos Rojo has been forced off through injury.
After a shaky start to life at Old Trafford, Rojo has now established himself as a cornerstone in Mourinho's defence.
They bought Rojo, but he's actually a left back, even though he figured as a centre back last year for sporting.
Still, Miranda ended up staying in Madrid as United moved to sign Marcos Rojo instead, and this disappointment has led to the player suffering a real dip in form this season.
United have largely used Phil Jones and Eric Bailly as their first - choice centre - back pairing this season, but Rojo could surely be a competitor for a place soon enough if he continues his recovery.
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has claimed that Angel Di Maria is as good as Argentina superstar Lionel Messi.
«He's one of the best in the world and on his day can do things like Messi and Ronaldo, that's the level he's on,» began Rojo, as reported by the Express.
If Blind were to depart Jose Mourinho's side, it would unlikely come as a big blow to the club, as they have Matteo Darmian, Ashley Young and Marcos Rojo, all of whom can play in the positions Blind can.
What this signing means for the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo remains to be seen, as that's a lot of depth and not enough games to arguably go round even if the Red Devils are back in the Champions League next season.
Rojo has struggled to make an impression as the main centre back at Old Trafford since signing from Sporting Lisbon this summer — he was targeted by Chelsea here and gave away possession far too cheaply.
Jonny Evans has never looked quite up to the task and there are doubts over whether Marcos Rojo can cut it as well, but along with Paddy McNair this youth product has been one of the real positives at Old Trafford this season.
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