Sentences with phrase «as a central striker on»

There are doubts over Olivier Giroud against the top teams [Daily Telegraph], while Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck have never played as a central striker on a regular basis and it remains to be seen whether either player could lead the line for potential title contenders.

Not exact matches

It would make more sense, like at Barca, for Arsenal to have a top striker in the center (Higuain or Aubamayng) and Sanchez on the right wing or to play Sanchez as a nr 10 in a 4 -4-2 type of style where he can play of a more physical central striker.

The France international's best position is as a central striker, but he's been used out wide on both flanks at United in recent times.

I am not sold on him as a winger, and I think he has a LOT of work to do to be a central striker, but I like him and I hope he plays well for someone.

Yes he could be alot better at finishing, but let's see, maybe we got a new sturridge... What I am mad on Wenger about is not so much the lack of a proven striker to our ranks... No it's that we haven't bought a central defender to cover, but most important, we haven't bought a defensive midfielder, that we need so much!!? Wenger makes the same mistakes over and over, everybody else can see it, just not him... hmm: / but still lets respect him as a man and judge when we are atleast half way into the season... COYG!!!!

Everyone n football and most of the same fans know Sanchez is our only player of quality, Henry said he is the only player who would get into the Spurs squad, and we play him with one hand tied behind his back on the left wing with effectively no existing central striker to worry defenders (unless you count Giroud as a central striker but I refuse to believe Giroud worries any central defender).

Same for Laca, I love his finishing ease and love him as a central striker, I like him less out on the wing.

Giroud, on the other hand, has amassed 27 goals after 60 appearances, and that is in his natural position as central striker.

He was second fiddle to Zlatan Ibra at PSG, and was forced into playing in a foreign position on the RW all season where previously at Napoli and earlier he was bred and groomed as a central striker.

Wenger will be letting go of both Podolski and Campbell to make room for a «special talent», a player who is capable of playing on either wing or as a potential central striker, Wenger made Draxler his priority after Borussia Dortmund rejected any advance for their star striker, Aubameyang, who would cost Wenger over # 40 million, instead Wenger opted for the cheaper yet equally talented Draxler for # 28.7 million.

Here's my take on Walcott; the typical English hype got to him and he over estimated his own abilities in recent seasons, wanting to play as striker without first establishing himself as a world class winger forgatting that even Henry, Ronaldo and even Messi had to first prove their undoubted abilities on the wing befroe going central, Wenger let him suit himself, he hit rock bottom when he wasn't even selected for the Euros and has finally decided to dust himself up and work his way back up, why cant we see that and just give him the necessary support?

Or how about putting the Ox on the wing and putting Alexis as central striker after his wonderful hat - trick this weekend?

«He can play [as a central striker], we've also got Theo coming back and we've got Sanogo on the bench, who has improved so much.

but when he first got to Dortmund - he wasn't even viewed as good enough to play as the central striker & lead the line - shifted out on the wing - much like Walcott for us.

Just like Santi, James is a versatile playmaker who can play on the flanks, in central midfield or in his preferred position behind the striker as a Number 10.

Someone should please prevail on Wenger NOT to sell Perez and to give him game time because he is a good versatile player that is pacy and can play on both wings and as a central striker.

However, I find it very interesting that Le Prof still continues to sign teenage midfielders, although Fortune can also play on the wing or as central striker, when the club have a multitude of options in that position in the first - team and even more so in the academy, the acquisition of Polish youngster Krystian Bielik is another example.

If Alexis starts as a central striker, Wenger can also have a plan B with Giroud on the bench.

We will have to wait and see whether the boss persists with the so far unproductive experiment of playing Alexis Sanchez through the middle in the bif Frenchman's absence but I presonally hope he does not and it is Theo Walcott starting as our central striker, with the Chilean on one side and the Ox on the other.

As of the end of last season we needed a central defender and a striker, ideally before the Euros, but that hasn't even been started on.

Trusting you on our transfers is like playing mert as a central striker

Yes, but it may just look like that on paper as when watching barca in their pomp Xavi would be very much central midfield whereas Inniesta would be more in beetween a left winger to an edge of box striker who is completely adaptable.

If it were up to me we would sign a Lukaku or Morata as central striker (I would prefer Aubayang, Lewendowski or Higauin but believe we can not attract them nor will pay what's needed to get those type of players), we would add Mkhit or Mahrez and role the dice on Chambers and or the young lad from Bolton.

im not Theos biggest fan but the way hes being treated right now i wouldn't be surprised if he left.Against Hull, Wenger played a central midfielder Ramsey on the wing insted of Walcott, then when he brought Ramsey off he brought on another central midfielder Wiltshere, he only brought on Walcott lfor Giroud.If your Walcott what would you be thinking?Those of us who understand the way we play with 1 up top kow that Theo will never be our regular striker because he doesn't have the necessary skills.His only real postion is on the right either as an inside right or an out an out winger.The fact he doesn't track back alot may be reason why Wenger does nt start him, but even so he must be fi.

Even though one is listed as a striker and one a midfielder, the two players actually tend to play a similar role, either on one of the flanks or behind the central striker.

Arsenal Wenger has suggested something that absolutely none of us will want to hear, as it seems that he has slyly ruled out the signing of another central striker, in favour of a player already on our books — Alexis Sanchez.

Asensio can play on the wing or as a central striker, but either way posses the natural finishing Jurgen Klopp's men currently lack.

Don't forget his role on the left wing is not the same as when he is in the central striker spot when he can be everywhere.

Able to play on the left flank as well as as a central striker, Lookman could well be encouraged by the recent progress of a series of young talents at White Hart Lane should Spurs make a formal offer for his services.

Back - up striker Yaya Sanogo and central midfielder Mikel Arteta both limped from the field against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday night, though no confirmation has come from the club as to the nature and severity of their injuries.

It is clear that if we go for Sterling, he is head and shoulders above the ox on the wings, which means Theo plays as central striker and we will thus not get a new striker - which I was hoping will be Higuain.

With Giroud as central striker, to his left we can have Walcot / Welbeck to fill in for Sanchez and on the right, we have Ox / Ramsey / Wilshire.

The smart money, however, says that the Gunners will be looking to add a striker, central midfielder, centre back and keeper and so this report on the stats website Squawka.com might be of some use to the prof as it lists the top 10 performers in defence across the top five leagues in Europe this season.

I already gave up hope on new striker but still hope we can get in a top central defender I don't think he is money pinching or indecisive though as Xhaka is the most expensive DM in this transfer window, more expensive than Kante and way more expensive than Krychowiak.

Diabate, who can play as a central striker or on the wing, moved to the Corsican club after two seasons with Guingamp.

Dylan Duncan finished off an excellent team move and Marcus Edwards netted from the penalty spot during a bright first - half display at the Training Centre, in which Edwards was lively on the ball and Shilow Tracey, operating as the central striker, showed impressive prowess in attack.

Most likely Inter play in a 4 -3-3 system with Perisic and Palacio on the wings, with Icardi playing as a central striker, although it is possible that Mancini surprises with introduction of Ljajic and Jovetic in the starting lineup.

Moreover, Louis van Gaal must focus on signing a top striker as well as a solid central defender as soon as possible.

Rodgers» insistence on playing Adam Lallana and Christian Benteke, who were largely under - perfoming, was met with frustration from fans and Roberto Firmino was showing little progression as the central striker.

Capable of operating on either flank, as a central attacking midfielder and also as a secondary striker, the former Rennes star has been a key member of Tuchel's side this season.

Chelsea are considering playing Andre Schurrle as a central striker in Sunday's trip to Manchester United after Loic Remy joined Diego Costa on the sidelines, with the pair struggling with groin injuries.

Capable of operating on the left of a front three, or leading the line as a central striker, Keke has proved his ability in the both positions for the U18s this season.

His most suitable position on the field is probably behind the striker as the central attacking midfielder in a 4 -2-3-1 formation.

The player has not disappointed on his return either, with 15 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances, along with 7 assists — a tally that included a streak of 11 goals in 11 games — a run that has caught Mourinho's attention as the Portuguese seeks the addition of a central striker to support Marcus Rashford upfront.

Chelsea are considering playing Andre Schurrle as a central striker in Sunday's trip to Manchester United after Loic Remy joined Diego Costa on the s -LRB-...)

The Jamaican's versatility is also a bonus; he can operate on either flank as well as playing as a central striker.

He has stated on many occasions his preference to play as the central striker but injury and other options meant that he rarely got the run of games he desired.

However, it has been suggested that United will be seeking other signings this summer with the four players Mourinho wanted being a central defender; Victor Lindelof, a striker; Romelu Lukaku, a defensive minded midfielder; Nemanja Matic with the fourth being suggested as an attacking midfielder strong on the wing, or a winger if you will.

In the thirty appearances he amassed for The Super Whites, Jennings was capable of playing on the flanks or as a central striker.

After all, Danny Welbeck showed himself to be hard - worker rather than clinical finisher in the Arsenal attack last season while the fact that one can still count on two hands the number of times Theo Walcott has started as a central - striker during his decade long Arsenal career speaks to the fact that the boss still sees him as a wide - forward.