Sentences with phrase «anchor that midfield in»

Surely if you think that we should have bought Vidal as a defensive midfielder, then you should realize that Ramsey is just like Vidal and can anchor our midfield in place of coquelin.

Mohamed Elneny has performed well in his last two matches and deserves another chance to anchor that midfield in front of, or dropping into, the last line of defence.

Not exact matches

Get him a worthy partner in midfield, a solid anchor and he will perform as he should.

No anchor in deep midfield.

am really looking forward to seeing what elneny can do in our midfield, hopefully he can anchor it down and give our attackers the best platform to work off.

The «Wall» became the anchor of Arsenal's midfield and allowed the creative players in the squad to be free and express themselves.

I found it strange that Wenger didn't play him in the Champions League clash on Wednesday, especially as the midfield anchor was unable to play at the weekend.

Paul Scholes, former England and Manchester United midfielder, has proclaimed that Wilshere is an attacking midfielder and not a midfield anchor — a role he played for his national side in the 2 - 0 win over Switzerland on Monday.

Deployed in the anchoring midfield role, Mascherano has made countless tackles, passed the ball well, and won back possession with interceptions.

No elite team can have such a lop - sided player as a cornerstone and function well, which is why none do if you care to reel off the midfield anchors for the best teams in the world.

Alex Song has been the anchor in their midfield and I believe he is one of the reasons for their success thus far.

If you are going to throw more forwards in, at least leave a midfield workhorse to anchor the team.

I could have given a few Arsenal players the Man of the Match award for yesterday's hard fought win at Newcastle, with Cazorla's probing and patient passing as well as Oxlade - Chamberlain's direct approach and shot for the goal being key factors, but for me the anchoring presence of Coquelin in midfield and his ability to keep the ball and his cool amid concerted pressure was brilliant.

We'll have Almunia in goal and Dripping anchoring our midfield, Squilacci as captain.

As much as I would love to see Diaby and Ramsey anchor the midfield with Coquelin getting a much deserved rest, Diaby playing 60 minutes for the U21s and playing 60 minutes in and FA cup semi-final are 2 completely different tasks.

don't want us getting khedira and Losing him to injury or something, only to end up with another 30 + (in due respect to his current age) player anchoring the midfield after abt Less than 3 seasons...... Not saying khedira is bad....

Wenger has no concept of defensive coaching — none whatsoever and frequently plays attacking players out of position, even giving attacking midfielders the midfield anchor role as in the case of Arteta.

It is currently a very fluid team with a rotating front three and much the same in midfield excepting Coquelin who gives us stability by being anchored to the central midfield role.

What has remained the same is that we are still having two anchor men playing in the central midfield just like last season.

With that being said, I really think Wenger should go into the market in the summer and bring in another holding midfielder who is more fit for the role of anchoring the Gunners midfield.

The midfielder and left back starred for the Netherlands as they reached the World Cup semi-final under incoming Red Devils boss Louis Van Gaal, and with Patrice Evra reportedly in talks with Juventus over a transfer, Blind could offer cover in both an anchor position and for new signing Luke Shaw at full back.

Lucas has been a key factor in Liverpool's recent revival and they have not lost in any of his last 13 appearances, but the Brazilian has not forgotten that he was jettisoned from the team last January, when Steven Gerrard was installed as the anchor midfielder, and rarely started until his recall in November.

That's not a gherkin, it's Chris Durkin: In Columbus, Ian Harkes and Durkin did their best to anchor the midfield for DC United, though they spent much of the game tracking back, trying to break up Columbus Crew attacks and keep up on transition.

Playing as the anchor of a mostly attacking midfield, Dax set the tempo of the US press, which was consistently effective in disrupting the unfavored visitors» attempts to organize an attack.

Which means Pique, Mascharano, Dani Alvez and Mathieu should start in the back four while Busquest to anchor the midfield with Rakitic and Iniesta playing central midfield roles behind the incredible trip of Messi, Suarez and Neymar.

The 30 - year - old, who was among the Fulham transfer targets, is available on a free transfer after being released by Norwich City at the end of last season, and with Birmingham in need of a midfield anchor following the sale of Maikel Kieftenbeld, Mulumbu could be a good fit.

JDS certainly likes to go forward and it helps to have a midfielder who does not mind standing in front of the back four as an anchor.

He attempted to make a 3 -4-3 work for the Catalans, inspired by the formation played by Johan Cruyff's «Dream Team» in the early 1990s — the side he anchored as its defensive, possession - hungry midfielder.

Davies and Idrissa Gana Gueye anchor the midfield, with Rooney operating slightly in front of the duo, and Theo Walcott and Gylfi Sigurdsson supporting Niasse up front.

Dier can anchor the midfield like no other player in the England squad.

The final change saw Jonathan Hogg skipper the side whilst anchoring the midfield ahead of Danny Williams; «Hoggy» would receive a welcome reception at Vicarage Road in light of making 78 appearances for the Club between 2011 and 2013.

Michael Carrick, who has made the second most passes (467) in the league at the moment, will again anchor the midfield and keep things ticking over nicely, whilst Fellaini will partner him but will push forward at every given opportunity in order to give his team - mates a bigger target to aim for in - and - around the box.

In the Crystal Palace game he was the anchor in midfield breaking up potential attacks and recycling possessioIn the Crystal Palace game he was the anchor in midfield breaking up potential attacks and recycling possessioin midfield breaking up potential attacks and recycling possession.

Kyle Scott partnered Mukhtar Ali in anchoring the Blues midfield.

The midfielder will need to play the anchoring role yet again at Watford for his side to put in a positive performance.

He may be nicknamed «Kantelele» in reference to Chelsea's former defensive midfielder Claude Makelele, but Kante is far from just a defensive anchor man.

In midfield the first choice pair of N'Golo Kante and Tiemoue Bakayoko return to anchor the side, while Antonio Rudiger joins Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta in a new look back threIn midfield the first choice pair of N'Golo Kante and Tiemoue Bakayoko return to anchor the side, while Antonio Rudiger joins Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta in a new look back threin a new look back three.

In the midfield, the Germans will feature Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil, and Lukas Podolski to anchor their strong counter attacking efforts.

In goal you have one of the most consistent performers the Premier League has even seen in Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen; in defence the ever reliable Gary Cahill, whom is also a threat from set - pieces; Stauart Holden anchoring the midfield and watching over the defence while up front, Kevin Davies (6 Goals) and Johan Elmander (9 Goals) have been surprisingly prolific in front of goal all season for BoltoIn goal you have one of the most consistent performers the Premier League has even seen in Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen; in defence the ever reliable Gary Cahill, whom is also a threat from set - pieces; Stauart Holden anchoring the midfield and watching over the defence while up front, Kevin Davies (6 Goals) and Johan Elmander (9 Goals) have been surprisingly prolific in front of goal all season for Boltoin Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen; in defence the ever reliable Gary Cahill, whom is also a threat from set - pieces; Stauart Holden anchoring the midfield and watching over the defence while up front, Kevin Davies (6 Goals) and Johan Elmander (9 Goals) have been surprisingly prolific in front of goal all season for Boltoin defence the ever reliable Gary Cahill, whom is also a threat from set - pieces; Stauart Holden anchoring the midfield and watching over the defence while up front, Kevin Davies (6 Goals) and Johan Elmander (9 Goals) have been surprisingly prolific in front of goal all season for Boltoin front of goal all season for Bolton.

Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso will feature in the wing - back positions ahead of a three - man defence with Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante anchoring in midfield.

The risk worked, Jota leads the team with 14 goals and Neves in defensive midfield anchors a unit that has conceded only 33 goals, the second - fewest in the league and 9.6 shots per game, the fewest in the league.