Sentences with phrase «backline during»

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Blues have been keeping tabs on the 22 - year - old right - back throughout the season, and manager Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his backline during the summer transfer window.

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Not only was the centre - back a key figure for Louis van Gaal during his time as Netherlands head coach — impressing, notably, during the 2014 World Cup — he would also bring experience, resiliency and a physical presence to the Red Devils» backline.

Chambers has looked good at central defence, but with Mertesacker taking his rightful place, Arsenal's backline will be tested big time, during the coming weeks.

Hazard scored an exceptional solo goal versus the Gunners during the previous campaign, and he could keep their backline worked up once more, considering the hosts could be without the services of Laurent Koscielny, who was substituted with an injury last weekend.

Much like Neymar, even Luis Suarez did not enjoy his best of games during the clash but the Uruguayan superstar did keep the Espanyol backline on their toes whenever on the ball.

As one of Argentina's most capped players and because he won 17 trophies during his time in Catalonia, Mascherano leaves some big shoes to fill in the heart of the Barca backline.

However, the Mancunian giants have made significant progress during the current campaign with Guardiola significantly bolstering his backline in the summer.

City's backline was significantly tested during the latter stages of their win over Newcastle, and Zaha is likely to provide the main threat for the visitors from the left side of the attack.

During the first half, as Chelsea attained the majority of the possession, he was often found in the centre of the park, drifting from the left side to meet up with compatriot Fernando Torres and hassle the shaky Gunners backline.