Sentences with phrase «as a central defender for»

Gregory van der Wiel was deployed as a central defender for the third straight time alongside Drew Moor and Eriq Zavaleta.

Rojo who was influential for Argentina as a full back during the World Cup currently plays as a central defender for Manchester United with Shaw covering the left back position.

Although he plays as a central defender for both club and country, Djourou today spoke of his desire to have the opportunity to play as a defensive midfielder at some point in the future.

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However to chance it with the inexperienced Bielik as our only back up central defender whilst we wait for Mertesacker, Gabriel and Koscielny all to return, doesn't seem to be in the best of interests for most of us.

CB: While it's tempting to pick the reliable Phil Jones alongside Bailly, we've narrowly gone for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, who has taken to his new role as a central defender like a duck to water, pinging out some superb long balls and crosses from that position to pick up four assists already this season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte's frustrating search for a new central defender looks set to continue as he's reportedly turned his attention elsewhere again.

This would undoubtedly be a huge blow for United, who have little in the way of backup in this position, with central defender Marcos Rojo coming on as a substitute at the time.

As for Sebastien Squillaci, he has not convinced since his arrival last summer and found himself fourth choice central defender.

«In most of the games we had 70 percent possession, but that makes it difficult for the strikers because there is less room and less freedom as well as most of the time people play with central defenders.

Moving back to the 4 -3-3 after Motta's injury should have helped, but pulling Marquinhos into a rarely played position in midfield and putting Serge Aurier into an unfamiliar spot as a central defender in a back four threw PSG for a loop when City were on the ball.

One of the best central defenders in the world, Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and is on their radar again as January approaches, as he would surely be the best possible signing for the club at this moment in time.

As tough as it may be, if Wenger manages to sign a world - class defensive midfielder and a world - class central defender in January and add more stability to the side, it will make for a really good foundation for the team to be much stronger next seasoAs tough as it may be, if Wenger manages to sign a world - class defensive midfielder and a world - class central defender in January and add more stability to the side, it will make for a really good foundation for the team to be much stronger next seasoas it may be, if Wenger manages to sign a world - class defensive midfielder and a world - class central defender in January and add more stability to the side, it will make for a really good foundation for the team to be much stronger next season.

Miranda could be seen as a back - up option for United, although the possibility of bringing in two new central defenders can't be ruled out due to the Red Devils» perceived deficiency in that area of the pitch.

The problem as i see it is that we need a top striker and central defender to challenge for the league and to show players such as ozil and sanchez that we have ambition.

So the fact that he confirmed his interest in the young English defender Tyrone Mings, as reported by The Mirror, is fairly out of character for the Prof.. The 21 - year old is currently playing in the Championship for Ipswich Town and his usual role is as a left back, but at 6ft 3in and with his power and pace, it is thought that he could easily make the switch to central defence, which is coincidentally the weakest part of the Arsenal squad right now.

In the Monaco game we are going to need all the pace we can get at the back, it's going to be a risky game for us as we have to start well and we are going to go for it, this means we will be exposed at the back, that is where we need 2 quick central defenders, Kossy and Gabriel can look after themselves on the counter, but Mertesacker has no chance, so I think if we play Merte then we ain't got a chance at all, they will counter on us and due to him being slow.

Rashford was dazzling as a central forward last night, he often dropped deep to get the ball from the midfield area, was very brave to take on the opponent's defenders and produced a lot of good flicks for his teammates.

This may be a lucky escape for the Anfield side as it's questionable what the 24 year old Bolton defender has to offer Brendan Rodgers given what he currently has at his disposal by way of central midfielders.

guys look i am going to sound ridiculous but arsene is going to sign a defender and not a central defensive midfielder cause arteta and flamini are both in wenger's good books as these players have settled for the fourth they hit 30 or maybe the mediocrity mind has pulled an hamstring on the club, it seems that Wenger played a game of «expected» but it itself is now derail course so therefore pressure mounted up looks like he is heading for the french market under 10 million valuation» JUST MY PREDICTION»

Considering that the German international has not even started training yet, you'd have to say that it would take a minor miracle for him to be fit enough to start the Cup final, which leaves young Rob Holding and the Gunners» forgotten captain Per Mertesacker as the only two recognised central defenders, with Nacho Monreal being an alternative option.

Perhaps not though, as even though the transfer of Holding is now official the Daily Star is reporting that the Gunners are involved in a transfer tussle for another central defender.

Chambers also claims that he has no real preference as to whether he becomes a regular right back or central defender and we have yet to see whether Arsene Wenger thinks he might be right for the deep lying midfield role.

They remain in a number of conversations as they search for a back - up central defender and a holding midfielder, but currently it looks like nobody will be arriving at Emirates Stadium.

Szczesny sold (neutral, he does have potential but was not needed anyway), the Ox sold (he hasn't proven himself, wanted very high wages, and was sold for 35 million, neutral), Gabriel sold (neutral, could progress further but will never be a top central defender, just a squad player), Campbell back on loan (not needed), Perez on loan (was unused so we might as well have someone else pay his wages)

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

However on Sunday he impressed massively as a stand in right back, especially considering the player struggles for playing time in his preferred position as a central defender.

Well, you'd think that our first - choice back - three would be Koscielny, Mustafi and Holding, but I expect Monreal to continue as the left - sided central defender for the Gunners.

At least 2 top strikers are needed, as well as a world class central defender and backup for the defensive midfield position.

Manchester United are looking to move for Zenit St. Petersburg central defender Ezequiel Garay just months after they could've signed him for # 12 million from Benfica, report the Mirror, as manager Louis van Gaal looks to bolster a defence that has proved to be his side's Achilles heel during the opening weeks of the season.

Despite racking up 344 first - team appearances for Liverpool, it was a different story for Lucas last season as he made just 12 league starts, while also being used as a makeshift central defender in the event of absentees in the backline.

We actually need at least 4 players in our first 11 for us to compete again i.e it is a must we sign a g.k, a central defender, a D.M, a R.W & a C.A.M.Or else we are confined to a football obituary as those players players playing in this positions now are all deadwood.

Sanchez does have a good eye for goal, there's no doubt about that, but a winger is not as closely marked as a centre forward and Sanchez doesn't have the physical presence to challenge all of the league's top central defenders.

Beyond that I would like to see cover for Cazorla, not sure who though, and perhaps another defender or maybe a defensive midfielder who could also play as a central defender, Carvalho maybe.

Show the exit door to the followings: Podolski, Campbell, Ryo, Jenkison (loyal and good player but with Debuchy and Bellerin occupying the space no chance for him), Flamin, Diaby (Earn as you play contract prefferable) Sign in Schneiderlin and Lacazette / Dyabala and anothe Central Defender then we are good to go for the next season.

Gabs isn't really the person for the back 3 as it is a formation that requires communication, but it means Mertesacker can be brought back in, as a central deep lying defender, not needing much speed, Mustafi should be better as well, as he won't have to bomb forward leaving space behind but will be able to roam.

Let Campbell and Iwobi be the back up for Sanchez while we get a speedy Central forward as well as an experience defender.

As for the last 8 seasons no recognised striker nor central defender.

30 - years old is not very old for a modern professional footballer and as it is usually the central defenders whose careers last the longest, there is no reason why the Arsenal star Per Mertesacker can not have many more seasons for the club.

Back in March of this year, Chelsea manager Mourinho identified Raphael Varane as «the best young central defender in the world», and this summer the Blues have been linked with a move for him.

With Javier Mascherano, Thomas Vermaelen and Jeremy Mathieu all entering their thirties, Barcelona are currently in the market to sign a new central defender and Paris Saint - Germain star Marquinhos has been seen as the main target for the Spanish champions.

The Borussia Dortmund central defender was adjudged the man of the match and rightly so, as he was a rock at the back for the Germans.

Spurs were forced to cope without Vertonghen for nine games last season when he missed nine Premier League games due to medial collateral ligament damage in his knee, which left Pochettino with just Kevin Wimmer, Eric Dier and Alderweireld as his only senior central defenders.

He is also likely to cost a lower fee than Van Dijk despite being widely touted as one of the finest central defenders in the game today thanks to his age and the fee Milan paid Juventus for his services.

It didn't work out for Allegri though and the 4 -3-3 with Ogbonna and Bonucci as central defenders was once again suicidal — re: Cesena.

Presently out on loan to Alanyaspor from Chelsea, he has also grown in leaps and bounds with strong showing for the team not just from his primary role as a central defender as he has performed admirably well as a holding midfielder in some games.

Other bits and pieces still hanging around from the weekend is the admission from Miguel Veloso's agent that Arsenal are looking to organise a January deal for the player and some more comments from Mikael Silvestre about the fact that he is happy to play as a central defender at his new club.

In back - to - back goalless draws with Germany and Brazil in the past few days the 23 - year - old performed with assurance as the central defender in a three - man backline, and he was among the few players to feature for the entirety of both games.

Bolton have responded to the interest by opening up talks for a new contract as the central defender appears to be key to Freedman's plans in another promotion push.

Matteo spent time as a central defender rotating in for Spendlhofer, Kysala — who has terminated his contract to go back to the Czech Republic — and Bandini.