Sentences with phrase «as young midfielder»

Portugal will have some major selection headache going into the semifinal as young midfielder William Cavarlho has been ruled out due to suspension while Andre Gomez and Rafa Guerreiro are doubtful leaving Fernando Santos to improvise with the starting lineup.

Ekangamene will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Hazard, but also Paul Pogba, who also made the decision to leave Manchester United as a young midfielder in search of first team football — albeit to join Juventus rather than a club in Belgium.

Remaining undefeated under new coach Bob Bradley, the U.S. won the Gold Cup by beating archrival Mexico (yet again) in a match that served as a young midfielder's coming - out party

Not exact matches

With the emergence of Francis Coquelin as Arsenal's first - choice defensive midfielder and with the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere and even Santi Cazorla, who has grown accustomed to playing a deeper role, fighting for a place alongside the young Frenchman, the Gunners captain will certainly find it difficult to get into the first - team.

Clearly a move from Everton to their local rivals would be a contentious one to consider but if Fellaini felt that the Anfield side had a team in place; a combination of solid financial investment from the club's American owners coupled with a forward thinking young well respected manager like Brendan Rodgers, to help Liverpool to regain their place as a genuine title chasing outfit then it may be a move the 6ft 4in midfielder would be ready to consider.

Wilshere's quality has never been in doubt, as he has proven from a young age that he has what it takes to separate himself from the pack and establish himself as top - class operator in midfield.

Young Frenchman Kurt Zouma can ply his trade in the centre of defence but may be more valuable as a defensive midfielder, following a string of accomplished performances in this position last term.

Adelaide is very young and plays primarily as an attacking midfielder.

Man United are keen to get something for the young midfielder and they know that come the end of the season a tribunal will dictate how much they are due to receive for Morrison's services, as he is too young to leave on a «Bosman», and this tends to leave a fairly derisory pay - out for the selling club.

For Arsenal fans it is not only our on loan midfield star Jack Wilshere that has many of us keeping an eye on the performances and results of AFC Bournemouth this season, as their young English manager Eddie Howe has been touted as one the potential candidates to take over from Arsene Wenger when the Frenchman finally decides to call it a day.

Both Ramsey and Wilshere can leave for bigger money and Arsenal can use their spaces for younger central midfielders, such as Thomas Lemar.

Also, there is now an opportunity for Koeman to rest and rotate his defensive midfielders, such as the ever - present Gareth Barry, exciting young prospect Tom Davies and Idrissa Gueye when back from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Rated as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe, Brozovic could be a useful addition for Arsene Wenger's side this season, with the north Londoners short of quality options in the middle of the park, particularly with the likes of Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey out injured at the moment.

Pogba is rated as possibly the finest young player in the world and has flourished into a superb box - to - box midfielder since moving to Turin on a free transfer from Manchester United, where Pogba had grown frustrated with a lack of playing opportunities under former Old Trafford manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Seems all the recent transfer rumours involving big clubs handing over money to not so big clubs have involved left and right backs like Gareth Bale and Dan Gosling (though young Gosling fancies himself as a midfielder).

Young Greek international is considered by many as one of the best young talents in Europe and the defender / defensive midfielder has certainly impressed at Schalke over the past two seaYoung Greek international is considered by many as one of the best young talents in Europe and the defender / defensive midfielder has certainly impressed at Schalke over the past two seayoung talents in Europe and the defender / defensive midfielder has certainly impressed at Schalke over the past two seasons.

Currently in talks over a new deal in Turin, Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is potentially the most exciting young midfielder in Europe and will be looking for a big performance as his side host Swedish champions Malmo, looking to improve on their poor recent record on the continental stage.

Rodgers is seemingly keen to add creative talents to freshen up his midfield and could see Eriksen as a possible long term successor to Steven Gerrard and a player he can build his young side around.

It looks as though the club have made Christen Eriksen their number one target, seeing the young Danish midfielder as the perfect player to take on Cabaye's duties at the heart of the Magpies midfield.

An intriguing call - up by Southgate, Ashley Young is listed as a midfielder in the official squad list despite playing at left - back these days.

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If he does go to the right place, Xavi thinks that our young midfielder could go on to become one of the very best, as he saw close up just what a talent the lad has and how frustrating it must have been for all concerned that injury problems have so far stopped him realising that ability.

One of the best young playmakers in the world right now, there's no doubt # 44m on Atletico Madrid starlet Koke would be money well spent, particularly as he is the ideal long - term heir to Cesc Fabregas in the creative midfield role.

Although it has not been confirmed yet ob the official Arsenal website, it appears that our young French midfield warrior Francis Coquelin has now removed any lingering doubts about his commitment to the club by signing a four year contract extension to his current deal which was due to expire at the end of this season, as revealed by a report in The Sun.

does anyone think the reports of us getting psg's youngster rabiot are true and if yes is he what we need atm i guessing as he is a big lad he's probably diaby long term replacement i have seen a picture of him and he doesn't look like a very strong build but i am sure a year in the gym will sort that out he would add much needed height to our midfield and he doesn't seem to be a injury prone as diaby he has a good general skill set am sure wenger can convince him with plenty of game time any young french player knows wengers rep with youngsters he should jump at the chance to work with wenger NOW with a bit of strength work he could be a handy d / m also if wenger could mould him to play there,

We are not in as bad a shape as everyone thinks and once wenger works that starting x1 he will have a team of young battlers, with pace a technical ability like no other, but with an experienced defence, supported by a team of experienced midfielders and forwards and some good young defenders.

1Mandzukic is better than giroud 2 turan is slightly better than santi 3 koke is better than jack 4garcia is better than welbeck 5 Guizmann is similar level to Walcott with better technique 6gabi would walk into our midfield he is better than arteta 7miranda is as good as kosc / godin is better than mertesacker 9 juanfran better than debuchy 10 monreal would struggle to make there squad 11 Mario Suarez is better than flamini 12curci is as good as poldi 13saul is as good a young talent as chambers

The French international, 21, is highly regarded as perhaps the best young player in the world, and is already up there with the finest midfielders in Europe.

Manchester City could make a smart signing for the future this summer as they line up a surprise raid on Aston Villa for the signing of young midfielder Jack Grealish.

Pirlo says he wan na play in a different league nxt season, hw about we sign him for cheap n he plays as a deep lying midfielder as wel as increasin d belief among our young stars n squad Just a suggestion tho

I can perfectly understand why Wenger has stuck with Francis Coquelin as our deep lying midfielder so far, because the young Frenchman has been fantastic.

One midfield does seem to have been secured though, as Wenger has kept faith with Coquelin since his return and Flamini has become just cover for his younger team mate.

An exciting young Italian midfielder, Marco Verratti has impressed for PSG this season and is one of the names being considered as a long - term Xavi replacement for Barcelona, though Manchester United have also shown an interest in the past.

He is a classy attacking midfielder and young as well compared to Turan

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are sure to have taken an interest in the stylish Malaga midfielder, who was awarded the «Golden Boy» award this year by TuttoSport as the best young player in world football.

As Arsenal prepare for the trip to Southampton, it was noticed that the young defensive midfielder Glen Kamara had taken part in first - team training, along with fellow youngsters Ben Sheaf and Chris Willock.

I agree and even though the Community Shield against Chelsea next weekend is not that important in the grans scheme of things I think we need to show that last weekend was a blip and just as a fast start in the Premier League is important I think a strong start to our Emirates Cup would be handy so let's not have some inexperienced young midfielder playing on the right of defence.

The Germany international has long been considered one of the top young midfielders in Europe and he'll be available on a free transfer this summer as he heads towards the end of his contract.

In 92 appearances, the midfielder has clocked up a record of eight goals and seven assists, a respectable amount for someone as young as he is.

The dynamic young Englishman was already our last decent option to fill the central midfield box - to - box role, which is now looking like a poisoned chalice, as Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are already on the injury list.

The player in question was Adrien Rabiot and the young PSG midfielder himself was the source of the report as he very confidently spoke about his desire for more regular game time and the fact that he had asked for, and fully expected to get, a loan move away from the French champions in January.

The Juventus midfielder is widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world at the moment, having enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence since making the move to Turin from Old Trafford back in 2012.

He had to marshal a makeshift back four in their European qualifier against Switzerland last night, with young Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah as his partner in central defence and Chambers did it well.

The young midfielder has been mentioned on numerous occasions as one of the stand - out players from our academy, but was only promoted to the first - team squad to make two League Cup appearances.

Central midfield, or the defensive side of it at least, has been a problem position for Arsenal for as long as some younger Gooners will remember.

Arsenal are monitoring the situation surrounding Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba with a view to making him their marquee signing in central midfield, report the Express, as Manchester City also line up a move for the stunning young midfielder who is valued at around # 40 million by the Turin based club, such is his huge potential.

So the news that we are considering bringing in a young Norwegian defensive midfielder strikes me as a typical Wenger move, and the Norwegian youngster Sander Berge does actually look like a very promising acquisition.

Ok, but lett a complete comment man, if you sell all the central midfielders, who you buy to replace them?Wilshere is still a full of potential young player, we need them if not in the first 11, as backup player.And remain Coquelin for CM / DM, that is all for you?Or you want to see again Ozil / Cazorla as CM and the team doesn't play anything?

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard thinks the club made a huge error in not jumping ahead of Tottenham to sign young midfielder Delle Ali over the summer as he believes the 19 - year - old is better than he was at the same age.

The ex central midfielder gave special attention to the recent performances of Francis Coquelin, as reported by the Daily Star, and accepted that the young Frenchman has, for now at least, secured his place in Arsene Wenger's starting line - up.