Sentences with phrase «united backline»

The turning point was in his home country, the first leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, De Gea pulled of a number of top quality reflex saves and has since taken this form onto the domestic scene with De Gea proving to be a reassuring presence to a United backline that hasn't conceded a goal in their last six Premier League games.

Speaking after the game, Owen admitted that the United backline is still not good enough as they lack a world - class defender, he said: «I would be concerned slightly with Manchester United's defence.

The Belgian pairing of Alderweireld and Vertonghen have been consistent with their performances for club and country over the past year, and they make our lineup alongside Phil Jones, who has been a glowing presence in the United backline.

Bailly brings a lot of solidity to the United backline with his aggression and power.

A player valued roughly at # 20m, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels is undoubtedly one of the best centre - backs in the world at the moment and one who would greatly improve this current United backline.

The Spanish shot - stopper will not want to see this again anytime soon, while in complete contrast United fans were loving «Agent Valdes» contributing to their win as their former goalkeeper helped them avoid a frantic final minute or so with the hosts throwing everything at the United backline.

It's claimed by ESPN FC that Southampton captain Jose Fonte remains a back - up option, while Fabinho is also on the radar as it appears as though Mourinho is planning a serious defensive recruitment drive to rebuild the United backline.

Not exact matches

United finished the game against City with Michael Carrick and Paddy McNair in the centre of their backline.

United have plenty of attacking threats to be concerned about, but ultimately the physicality that the Belgian international will bring to lead the line could be problematic for the Arsenal backline, and many of their supporters believe that he shouldn't be playing any part in the encounter.

The German international has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford as United are also desperately tracking improvements to their backline for next season.

A player United fans will be hoping stays at Old Trafford and continues as number one, David de Gea starts in a stronger - looking backline.

Matic's arrival will be huge for Mourinho and United, as the 28 - year - old Serbian international will act as defensive cover in midfield to not only protect the backline, but also to allow Paul Pogba the freedom to fully express himself so Man Utd get the best out of their record signing.

Long linked as a top defensive target for United and other big clubs, Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Bilbao is a superb prospect and one who could shore up the Old Trafford backline for many years to come.

Another defender who hasn't been helped by the ongoing injury crisis, the Argentine international has played more than any other defender for United this year, and suffered badly from being forced to play with a different backline every week.

United fans were undoubtedly pleased to see Bailly return to the backline to offer more solidity, but they couldn't hide their disappointment with the absences of both Pogba and Anthony Martial, with the French pair both ruled out due to injury.

The Sport Review report that the former Manchester United man said the club's backline issues are more than just superficial but went on to sing the praises of the Holland international saying:

Manchester United are understood to be keen on signing Barcelona defender Marc Bartra as Louis van Gaal looks to strengthen his backline.

Recently linked with two new signings at centre - back, it could be that United will bring in both Miranda from Atletico Madrid and Benedikt Howedes from Schalke to shore up their backline.

He responded in perfect fashion however, making himself indispensable to van Gaal and United in the run in and stepping forward as a leader in a backline in severe need of guidance.

The front three of Mohamed Elyounoussi, Dimitri Oberlin and Renato Steffen were asking questions of United's backline with increasing regularity.

The Dutchman has been a critical part of United's backline this year, which has only conceded 35 goals in the league.

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.

Eric Bailly has unquestionably made the United defence more solid since his injury comeback, and he may once again partner Chris Smalling, who continues to get the nod over Marcos Rojo and Victor Lindelof at the heart of the backline.

This came to a crescendo in the recent loss against Manchester City where United basically played for the draw instead of attacking their city rivals» brittle backline.

At the backline, Newcastle United player DeAndre Yedlin would have been a partner to Chandler.