Sentences with phrase «vermaelen missed»

I remember Vermaelen missed the decisive penalty (but he was the one to actually score the equalizer).

Arda Turan and Thomas Vermaelen missed out due to international duties, while Rafinha is halfway across the world with the Brazil squad ahead of the continental showpiece in the United States.

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Manchester United missed out on the likes of Mats Hummels and Thomas Vermaelen this summer, and their lack of a world class centre back has been exposed on several occasions already this season, no more so than in Sunday's 5 - 3 thrashing by Premier League new boys Leicester City.

Vermaelen had a complete meltdown at arsenal both physically and mentally, whilst had a great first season he never recovered after missing almost an entire season and that was really the end TV5 sad but true.

In terms of team news, Luis Enrique is almost at full strength and whilst Jeremy Mathieu is set to miss out, forgotten summer signing Thomas Vermaelen is set to be included in the match - day squad for the first time this season.

I also think Cesc looks and plays better with his beard I miss Vermaelen and will always admire Sagnas commitment..

After picking up some sort of injury against QPR Saturday, Vermaelen may miss out on a chance to score another against the Cottagers, leaving the Gunners even shorter at the back.

Song, arguably our most improved player is on 4 yellow cards and we should ensure that he doesn't miss the Chelsea game.The partnership of Gallas and Vermaelen is outstanding, yet one can not expect them to play in every game, and it is in that are we are weak in cover.With regards to the full back situation, perm any two from four, that is Clichy, Gibbs, Eboue, Sagna and even Traore they are attacking wing backs and are always at risk on the quick counter attack by the opposition.Almunia still doesn't impress me and his command of his area is still indecisive and he is still vulnerable to letting goals in, especially to his near post.Wenger being Wenger, I doubt he will buy in January, and it is a pity we didn't go for Given months before he joined City, when he was available for a comparatively cheap price.This new diamond shape or 4 -1-4-1 is working well and we have an abundance of quality to interchange, which bemuses the opposition more often than not.We have every chance this year, and we are also being helped by the fact that the other so called big four sides are showing their vulnerability.A couple of decent signings, not squad players in January, and hopefully we are in the mix.

Djourou showed how much Arsenal missed him in the previous seasons, while Koscielny has proved to be an able replacement for Vermaelen — a testament to Wenger's business acumen in the transfer market.

The problem is, there is no other person worthy of being a captain; Vermaelen is a natural choice, but has been missing for a larger part of the season.

Koscielny misses the trip to Craven Cottage, but Djourou could recover in time for the game to partner the fit - again Thomas Vermaelen in the centre of the defense.

We already knew yesterday that first - team players Robin van Persie, Theo Walcott, Thomas Vermaelen, Manuel Almunia and Nicklas Bendtner would be missing, but now Kieran Gibbs and crucially, Cesc Fabregas can be added to that list.

Managers miss out on players all the time... its ok to look at it in hindsight... but we did sign, fabregas, vermaelen, van persie, henry, sol campbell the list goes on... Whats your point, some sign, some do nt... we cant sign everyone.

Thomas Vermaelen and André Gomes miss out because of injury, and Arda Turan, Marlon Santos and Sergi Samper have been left out of the squad.

Vermaelen, Djourou all played, but Ramsey missed the loss of Wales to Croatia, a game in which Eduardo scored.

After missing all of the season so far as well as pre-season, Arsenal club captain Thomas Vermaelen is close to full fitness and could be included in the squad which will travel to Sunderland at the weekend.

After van Persie, Vermaelen, Benayoun, all missed narrowly, it was man of the match Mikel Arteta, who let go from a long way out and completely beat the keeper of the season, Joe Hart, with 4 minutes left on the clock.

With Antonio Rüdiger, Mario Rui and (gasp) Thomas Vermaelen all rounding into form, beyond the lack of a backup striker, the only thing Roma is really missing is an attacking midfielder.

Sorely missed through the entirity of last campaign, Vermaelen has played lot more games this season, more so at left - back.