Sentences with phrase «backline after»

An integral part of Parma's backline after signing from Monaco in 1996, later going on to make a big impression on the world stage at Juventus and Barcelona.

Worth around # 35m, Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi looks to be on his way to Old Trafford, with the Argentine international an ideal addition to the club's shakey backline after failed attempts to land Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos.

Chelsea pair David Luiz and Marcos Alonso form half of the back four after guiding Chelsea to a win at Bournemouth, while Matt Lowton and James Collins of Burnley and West Ham respectively complete the backline after impressive displays of their own.

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Recommended by a TV cameraman after failing a trial at Newcastle but ended up shoring up Liverpool's backline for a decade, picking up domestic and European glory as he went.

In front of him, Antonio Valencia, Southampton stalwart Virgil van Dijk, Angelo Ogbonna and Liverpool man James Milner form the backline with the latter getting the nod after another solid performance as he continues to be a reliable presence for Jurgen Klopp.

The entire Chelsea backline struggled, but there was one positive to take from the game and that was Morata's impact after he came off the bench.

The Ox was also sublime in creating the first goal after receiving the ball from Ozil across the opponent backline.

The problem is when you have an average defensive midfielder then your backline can never be at rest.Coquelin should have started this match.Some people think he's average but I feel he's been played out of position and being tasked with doing too much like a box to box player.How can someone who bases his game on tackling and interception lose that ability all of a sudden and you tell me nothing's wrong but bdcause he's average.Are we fans going to ignore what is plain to us?Let's just pretend things are alright.Then after we win the cracks will be papered only for them to be exposed another day.

According to The Daily Mail, Jagielka is set to leave Goodison Park this week after a decade at the club, with Sunderland keen on bolstering their backline.

Having signed Eric Bailly from Villarreal earlier this summer, Luke Shaw will also hope to stake his claim for a regular place in the starting line - up after recovering from injury to join the likes of Chris Smalling and Antonio Valencia in Mourinho's preferred backline.

Richard Stearman had earlier given the visitors the lead after just 52 seconds, but to their credit, the Reds didn't panic and continued to probe although without ever really testing the Wolves backline.

After a solid first season, Marcos Rojo should be first choice for the Red Devils next season in an improved - looking backline.

After a slow start to life in England Vidic went on to become an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's backline, and tasted Champions League glory with them in 2008 when they famously beat rivals Chelsea in a penalty shoot - out in Moscow.

We don't lose anymore of our backline to injuries (after Debuchy) 3.

Nevertheless, it's hard to disagree with many of his picks this time round, with Jack Butland between the posts after he impressed against Arsenal, while Harry Maguire and Liverpool debutant Andy Robertson complete the backline.

A member of the «Famous Four» backline for Arsenal in the 1990's which included Tony Adams, Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn, Steve Bould retired in 2000 after a single season at Sunderland due to arthritis of the toe.

With three defenders and a goalkeeper graduating after last season for Maryland, this weakness provides a good real - game situation for the new backline to build chemistry and familiarity with one another.

Sergej Milinkovic - Savic 5.5: After netting Lazio's matchwinner last matchday, the Serbian youngster put in a decent performance but, like his teammates, was not creative enough to pose a major threat to the Roman backline.

Our young backline stood firm to keep out wave after wave of Southampton attacks to all but secure second spot in the Under - 18s Premier League South.

Speaking after the game, Owen admitted that the United backline is still not good enough as they lack a world - class defender, he said: «I would be concerned slightly with Manchester United's defence.

The ex-Napoli man will be buoyed after earning a Argentina recall, and his link - up play with the recently - returned Paulo Dybala could be key to unlocking a resolute Spurs backline.

After failed attempts to land Koulibaly, Maksimovic and even Bonucci, the Blues have turned to a fullback to reinforce the backline.

I assure you, after 5 more EPL matches Holding will be among best backline players.