Sentences with phrase «attacking midfield players»

As Henderson's name wasn't in the list of attacking midfield players I hope you aren't implying that he is a defensive midfielder?

21 Lucas — 5.5 Looked off the pace, but still managed to link up play between defence and the more attacking midfield players.

«There are not many who can do what he can do, which is be one of the best attacking midfield players in Europe and then switch to be the best controlling player.»

PSG are said to be in the market for attacking midfield players, and have zeroed in on both Chelsea stars, though it is known that they hold a proclivity for Willian rather than Oscar.

The Armenia international stood out as one of Europe's top attacking midfield players during his time at Borussia Dortmund, but he's only shone in fits and bursts in his time in the Premier League so far.

He used to always get attacking midfield players when everyone said we needed defensive ones.

They have a few attacking midfield players already — Sterling, Lallana and Coutinho.

Without a legitimate world - class forward since the days of Thierry Henry at the club, Higuain's addition would mean they have a reliable front man to put away chances created by their influential attacking midfield players, such as Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott.

One of the top attacking midfield players in Europe in recent years, Griezmann looks a perfect fit for the Red Devils in a problem position for them, though Manchester City have also shown an interest in him.

Manchester United could look to bring in two superb attacking midfield players for around # 122m as Louis van Gaal seeks to keep on spending big at Old Trafford.

The 25 - year - old has been a key performer for Spurs in recent years, and looks one of Europe's best attacking midfield players on current form.

Both clubs are in the market for new attacking midfield players this summer, with United in particular desperate to strengthen after a highly disappointing campaign this year, and with the likes of Nani, Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia all badly under - performing.

The 25 - year - old has 12 goals and 6 assists in just 20 appearances in all competitions this season, and has become regarded as one of the world's best attacking midfield players in the last few years.

The 31 - year - old has been one of the top attacking midfield players in Europe in his eight seasons at City, and would be a major loss if he were to move on, particularly to a Premier League rival.

And that has alerted the «Old Lady of Italian Football», who are now set to steal a march on the duo by making their own move for the attacking midfield player.

Marco Reus could also be on his way out of the club before the end of the summer as he continues to attract interest from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, and his exit would certainly see Dortmund in need of a new attacking midfield player such as Kagawa.

Billed as a skilled attacking midfield player, a move to The Emirates would go a long way to improving his fledgling ability and could follow in the footsteps of Aaron Ramsey, who Wenger picked up from Cardiff as a teenager.

Maybe we have to start rumours about another attacking midfield player coming to Wolves so Benfica don't think Talisca is our main option.

The only drawback to Mauricio Pochettino in playing this formation is that Spurs would have to sacrifice either one of the strong defensive midfielders or an attacking midfield player.

«He is a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally.

Per Mertesacker has installed more calm in the side than many recognise, whilst Mikel Arteta's assured control and passing has allowed Aaron Ramsey to regain form as our most attacking midfield player.

Can play as both a defensive and attacking midfield player alongside Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere.

Thelo is a creative and intelligent attacking midfield player who can create and score goals.

Perhaps Arsenal tried to convert Cazorla into a controller, but he remains at heart an attacking midfield player, which means more often than not, he isn't setting the tempo of Arsenal's play.

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so left with just 4 players for 4 defensive positions... i think we should definitely strengthen our attacking midfield in january

There is plenty of pace in that Arsenal attack and I like the balance of having Xhaka and Coquelin as well as Ozil in midfield, so now our manager has done his bit, can the Arsenal players do theirs?

Isco is an attacking midfielder, very good player, but we don't need another Am thank you we need a striker and a dm im afraid

But in order to set a new Premier League record of 21 in one season, the attacking midfielder needs another four and if our strikers and other outfield players continue to spurn chances the way we have been seeing then he might just fall short.

Like I always say, there are certain players that can fit into Wenger's philosophy but he fails to get those kinda players IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers that can fit into Wenger's philosophy but he fails to get those kinda players IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for thePlayers that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers for the system

We need at least five quality players a defender, goalkeeper, a defensive midfielder, a attacking midfielder and a striker Though winning the f.a cup did take a bit of pressure of him only time will tell There got to be a new structure at the club, and get rid of the also rans like Lucas Perez, Jenkinson, debuchy and sagono for starters

Arsenal has a large pool of midfield / attack players.

High work rate players in midfield and attack for 70 + minute a game (when not on the ball), Sanchez, Welbeck, Cazorla and Coquelin and Elneny.

The players in question are Lars Stindl, a 26 - year - old attacking midfielder, and Leonardo Bittencourt, a 22 - year - old winger who could also operate well as a wing - back in Liverpool's fluid tactical system.

Of course we had the priceless advantage of having real men play for us instead of little timid and afraid children in defence and especially in midfield or attack like Ozil, Walcott and all the other serail coasters who have made a rich living under their benevolent Uncle Arsene, who indulges their timidity and blames the refs, rather than coward players.

With the likes of Coquelin, Xhaka, Elneny and hopefully Cazorla competing for those midfield spots you could say that the always attack minded Welshman is a bit of a luxury player whose impact off the bench could be more than from the start, don't you think?

To all giroud bashers, who claimed other strikers would score 30goals for all the chances wil created, man city, liverpool actually created more scoring chances than us which depicts that our midfielders need to create more to meet up with these teams and our fans must stop picking on players to attack.

According to Don Balon, there are six names on the Spanish giants» radar, though Perez will hope to bring in two players from that list — a striker and an attacking midfielder or wide - forward.

The attacking midfielder is not only one of the Bundesliga's top scorers but no other player in the German top tier has provided more assists, form that is all the more laudable given he represents mid-table Hoffenheim.

we played against untd B team, their defence was non existant, made from midfielders, attack not even need to adress, if you cant win this than you wont win anything, lack leadership ffs you play against teen players, and you need leadreship hahahahahahaha Wenger is only one to be blamed, if he loved Arsenal he would never let this happened

«A midfielder is a player who defends well, attacks well and keeps his priorities right,» Wenger told reporters (via Arsenal Plplayer who defends well, attacks well and keeps his priorities right,» Wenger told reporters (via Arsenal PlayerPlayer).

The 24 year old attacking midfielder could be seen as a player who could offer Brendan Rodgers a fresh injection of creativity to a side that has struggled this term and the players # 20m price - tag is perhaps within the Anfield side's budget.

ANY attacking minded midfielder would struggle playing alongside Flamini that's a FACT, Aaron had to play roles that aren't part of his strength because no other midfielder was available, blame the manager NOT the player.

Maybe he could go for an attacking midfielder at the end of the window if a quality player is available to snatch up.

The confusion leads to players in the central midfield to join in attack and forgetting their duty as transitioners of the team (turning defending into attacking and start the first defending of any attack to us).

Our defence does have frailties, and you could argue that if we were stronger at the back we could free up another player for our midfield or attack, and that could potentially open us up to win many more matches.

wenger is a legend in his own mind so other peoples opinions... fans, ex players, journalists, etc... have no bearing on his greatness or the righteousness of his own decisions... from end of last season it was clear we needed two quality attacking options to put up a serious challenge (getting rid of walcott and campbell or ox and bringing in a serious upgrade over giroud) instead he brought in another midfield option (having done the same in the winter window) which only makes sense in his own delusional world rather than the reality of facing up to serious and strengthening competitors and which defines the job at hand....

Mind you, a typical Wenger transfer, a bit cheaper than a real decent transfer and a sort of midfield attack based player.

we have great fire power with probably the 2nd best creative attacking midfield in the EPL now the problem is that if we get congested in every game just outside the oppositions box there is no way we can score goals with 15 to 18 players in and around you, we need to change the way we play we can not play the million passing the ball game outside the box, we have to draw out the opposition to half way to be able to get behind their deference

Although Wilshere has not nailed down a regular position in his career so far, playing both as an attacking midfielder, either centrally or on either flank, as well as a more defensive - minded player, it appears that he wants to work on becoming more of a deep - lying ball player in the Alonso or Pirlo mould.

You can not counter attack if a player keeps giving the ball away in the midfield.