Sentences with phrase «anchor the midfield for»
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The list includes five potential central - midfield options for Wenger — notably anchor man Francis Coquelin — and it was intriguing to see how the French coach opted to compensate for the loss of his sole key defensive - midfield operator.
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.
Mikel Arteta looks set to play as the Defensive Midfielder, as opposed to Jack Wilshere, who was said to land the «anchor role» for Arsenal this season.
The 23 - year old midfielder will anchor the midfield alongside Paulinho at Tottenham, or Carrick at Manchester United, assuming he leaves the club for the Premier League, however, the Dutch club claim they expect the talented midfielder to remain there for the upcoming 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.
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.
Didier Drogba (if he plays), Keita, Kalu and others up front, Yaya Toure anchoring the midfield and a back four loaded with experienced players such as Kolo Toure, Arthur Boka, Siaka Tiene and Eboue, Cote d'Ivoire will give fellow group members Brazil and Portugal a real run for their money to move on.
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.
The midfielder will need to play the anchoring role yet again at Watford for his side to put in a positive performance.
Essien and Muntari are all but done at this club and its still uncertain that the anchor of the midfield, Nigel De Jong, will renew so heavy investment is required for this area of the team.
Eric Dier anchors Tottenham's midfield, and he could do the same for the national team.
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 Bolton.