Sentences with phrase «area of the squad»

Will he strengthen the weak areas of our squad in the summer?

However there are still areas of their squad that need work and it will be interesting to see which winger they ultimately sign, either later this season or in preparation for the next.

Again this record is injury affected but, in what is an extremely competitive area of the squad, it can only count against him.

We should look to add to different areas of the squad.

An inability to genuinely compete for major trophies and with critical weak areas of the squad still not addressed, it has led to a level of scrutiny that few other managers arguably experience.

If Karius can prove himself between now and the summer, Klopp may instead invest in other areas of his squad first before trying to splash as much cash on someone like Alisson who is currently valued at around # 40million.

Nevertheless, from a Madrid perspective, he's a highly - talented young Spanish player, and with several fundamental individuals on the wrong side of 30 including the likes of Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, they'll undoubtedly benefit from having a long - term vision in mind when addressing key areas of the squad this summer.

The 29 - year - old is being considered as an option to strengthen in the defensive midfield area of the squad, with the report adding that he would replace Morgan Schneiderlin who looks set to leave United in the upcoming transfer window.

Nevertheless, it's debatable as to whether it would be the right move from Liverpool who arguably need to prioritise other areas of the squad first before looking at the right - back situation as they seem pretty well covered in that department right now.

Reports in Spain link Los Blancos with as many as five new additions in a number of areas of their squad as they look to improve after a frustrating season at the Bernabeu.

Verratti will bring plenty of class and flair to Jose Mourinho's side if he does sign, but at this stage, it's difficult to firstly envisage PSG selling, and secondly seeing United come up with $ 100m to spend on him when they have various areas of the squad to strengthen ahead of next season.

«We put a real emphasis on trying to enhance the defensive areas of the squad this summer and we feel that we have been able to do that.»

Both Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere have spoken recently about their desire to play in the middle rather than out wide, although both did also acknowledge that this is a very strong area of the squad for the Gunners.

Given that this could be a potential solution for Jose Mourinho in a problematic area of his squad with ongoing doubts at left - back, signing Juventus defender Alex Sandro could finally address the situation long term.

It might not seem a lot, but quality over quantity in those crucial areas of the squad that fans have been screaming out for reinforcements in, could be enough for the Gunners.

There are other areas of the squad which need strengthening, and they should be a far higher priority for Roy Hodgson than a position for which Liverpool already have cover.

Not only did Wenger not strengthen the weak areas of the squad last season, he refused to strengthen for this season as well!

One of the reasons Mourinho is successful is that he fixes weak areas of his squad asap, whilst Wenger just can't seem to do it.

From a Milan perspective in particular, they are certainly looking at the right area of their squad to bolster as Gennaro Gattuso is undoubtedly short in the wide positions.

Key areas of the squad arguably still need strength in depth, and it appears as though the Italian tactician is preparing to act in the New Year.

Villa are flush with cash after offloading Christian Benteke to Liverpool for # 32.5 million [BBC], but having also lost Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar, Sherwood has various considerable areas of his squad to improve.

«Often if someone like Kane is going to come into the squad, then someone is going to drop out and up until now most of the players that we've had, at least in the forward area of our squad, have done quite well for us during the autumn, so you can't include everybody unfortunately.

On his way to Real Madrid after a lengthy transfer saga, # 30m goalkeeper David de Gea should finally get his wish and leave United, giving them a healthy amount of transfer funds to reinvest in other areas of the squad.

Between them, Matiudi, Fred and Perisic would address key areas of the squad and would bring plenty of experience and class to the team.

It is believed that Liverpool were willing to offer # 12m for the 23 - year - old but that falls well short of Barca's asking price and with Klopp having to prioritise other areas of his squad first, a move for Ter Stegen could be shelved.

Milan are likely to continue strengthening in the coming weeks as there are still areas of the squad that need to be addressed, namely a creative central midfielder and another striker to take some of the pressure off Silva next season, but this is undoubtedly turning out to be a very impressive summer transfer window, the first window under new owner Yonghong Li's stewardship.

Although he's brought in some fantastic players, it's come at the detriment of the team, because Wenger keeps ignoring the blatantly weak areas of our squad.

Read on to see how Arsenal's lineup could look next season with three major signings expected in key areas of the squad...

However, according to The Sun, the Spanish tactician wants to make a # 65m move for Mahrez this summer, as he eyes further quality and depth in that area of his squad.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are mentioned by Don Balon as PSG's prime targets to fill the boots of Neymar up front, while the money could also be used to strengthen other areas of the squad, such as in goal with the signing of Atletico Madrid «keeper Jan Oblak.

Say what you want about the likes of Mourinho, and Pep, but they do something Wenger doesn't — identifying the weak areas of their squads, and then strengthening those areas.

Not one area of our squad is performing, but then what do you expect when Wenger is the one directing things.

But the Toffees do realise they need to sell before they can buy and strengthen areas of their squad.

As for City, Fernandinho will turn 33 in May, and although he has been a permanent fixture for Guardiola this season, the Spanish tactician will need to add depth and real competition in that area of the squad to ensure that the Brazilian stalwart isn't forced to play such heavy minutes again next season.

While he adds quality and depth in the Gunners midfield following the departures of Mathieu Flamini, Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky, Wenger will arguably be looking at other areas of his squad to strengthen moving forward.

Arsenal eventually switched their focus to former Deportivo La Coruna forward Lucas Perez in their bid to bolster their attacking options, but with Alexis Sanchez currently being deployed up front, there could be an argument that Wenger still needs to address that area of his squad.

Whether or not he gets his wish remains to be seen as the German tactician has already been busy in the transfer market and may feel as though there are other areas of his squad that require his attention in the final few weeks of the window.

Jose Mourinho has had his critics for failing to truly mount a serious title challenge this term, but there have been positives from some areas of his squad that suggest things could get better next season.

How about we just identify the weak areas of the squad and ADD what's needed.

The manager has proved that he is willing to spend big on offensive players like Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez but now that Arsenal fans want to see that carry on into the defence and the central midfield areas of the squad.

Mourinho also has the ability to look at the weak areas of his squad, and fix them.

Mourinho strengthened the weak areas of his squad and look what's happened, why didn't Wenger do the same?

Having failed to deliver consistently under former boss Louis van Gaal, he has failed to impress Mourinho in his limited action and in turn it looks as though the Portuguese tactician is ready to let him leave, particularly with so much competition in that area of his squad.

From a Reds perspective, it may well come as a relief to many supporters to know that Klopp is looking to address a key area of his squad that has proven costly over the last two years.

He would be a massive boost to Arsenal if (and I agree it is a big IF) he can return to his very best form in the 1st team, and in our weakest area of the squad --

Despite again being left impressed by Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren's partnership in the win over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, the former Reds midfielder still believes that it's an area of the squad that needs strengthening.

Blues boss Guus Hiddink has confirmed that he will be on the lookout for new strikers during the January transfer market after admitting it's an area of the squad that needs boosting.