Sentences with phrase «backline like»

He made a mess of the third goal, but given the ease that the Wolves attackers were slicing and dicing the Leeds backline like they were starring in an infomerical for As Seen On TV cutlery, it's hard to blame him for coming off his line.

It wasn't a challenge borne out of racing from the backline like against West Brom or Arsenal.

Not exact matches

I can have full trust on Kos and Mertz provided they operate their forward passes from the backline only, our attack is good, Sanchez and Ox on wings will track back and attack, while Ozil have to be little more aggressive than his usual days to overcome the likes of Matic, Terry, and Cahill.

It is not a must that we play wingers as players in the central and backline can explore the wing places as well as a mobile attacking duet like Aubameyang - Lacazette can explore these areas.

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.

At some point some seasons back, there was a time when the backline was compromised to the point where the likes of debuchy and monreal would be improvised as cb's!

The 28 - year - old has established himself as a crucial figure for Tottenham since joining the club in 2015, making 109 appearances in all competitions and bringing real organisation and solidity to the backline alongside the likes of Jan Vertonghen and Davinson Sanchez.

Flamini isnt the best player we have but he is the only midfielder disciplined enough (for the most part) to stay back in front of our backline which allows the likes of ozil, cazorla and ramsey to commit numbers to the attack without worrying about leaving the back exposed.

@ny gunner you are one of the best AKB around here and it looks like wenger can use you in his backline, because you defend better than monreal and per

With the likes of Emre Can and Jordan Henderson lining up against them, Mourinho will have to find a way to win the midfield battle and get a foothold in the game, while also offering protection to his backline given the form of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino this year.

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.

Like i have always said, if we want to solve our defensive backline problems for good we need to get rid of Mertasacker.

As a result, it's no surprise to see him linked with the likes of Chelsea and City, with both clubs in need of bolstering their respective backlines, while Rudiger also offers versatility which will be very useful for both sides given the tactical flexibility of Conte and Guardiola.

It remains to be seen whether or not Liverpool or Manchester City can ruin their plans late on, but this week seems like it will be decisive with regards to his future as all three clubs are still desperate to strengthen their backline, some perhaps more so than others.

While Monaco favourites for the Ligue 1 title they have a task on their hands against Juventus in the Champions League, but even up against the likes of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, Mbappe's pace, movement and cleverness caused the experienced Italian backline trouble in the 2 - 0 loss earlier this week.

-- As for Nelson, as much as I like the kid I feel it would be stup!d of Arsenal to play an unbalanced backline of Chambers / Holding / Nelson and Niles.

It would be a risk for Tomkins to leave the Hammers for a club in the lower reaches like Bolton or Blackburn who would happily snap him up the bolster their backline.

In contrast, a signing like Evans to bolster the backline is undoubtedly needed.

Is Theo really so anonymous againt those type of teams when his willing to move across the backline and pace creates space for players like Alexis and Ozil?

«It was like watching a great white shark tossing its prey about before devouring the poor soul,» added Crooks in a rather bizarre assessment of how Rashford continued to terrorise the Palace backline.

I've watched a lot of defensive midfielders with Nzonzi being one of them.If we're getting someone better than Coquelin why not get someone better than him in all aspects.If you think Nzonzi will protect our backline better than he does then you're wrong.I'm sure the stats which I usually don't like to rely on will favour my argument.If we sign Nzonzi our midfield will not be any better.

The backline is an area of long - term concern for Barcelona given the age of the likes of Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen, and so bringing in a youngster now to learn the ropes, settle in and eventually replace them in the pecking order would be a very sensible strategy.

However, with Vincent Kompany continuing to pick up injury problems and a lack of quality depth behind John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi, coupled with injuries to the likes of Benjamin Mendy, the backline is arguably a concern for Pep Guardiola.

With the season restarting in less than a month, Mourinho will want to stick with his regular combination in the backline, and this could see the likes of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly make up the central defence.

But that was when the regular backline was Antonio Barragán, Shkodran Mustafi, Nicolás Otamendi, and José Luis Gayà, with Fuego's usual place to the front of the centre backs, from where he added some extra resilience to the backline, and could drop back when defenders like Gaya went forward.

For starters there are less holes centrally, you rarely see the backline exposed like you did under Brendan Rodgers.

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.

Given Chelsea have conceded just 13 goals in 16 Premier League games thus far, Wagner's side might find it tough to break down the Blues» backline or keep the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro quiet at the other end of the field.

While that seems like a necessary step to take, it is having an effect on their defence, which explains why their backline today ships so many more goals than ten years ago.

We've seen Barzagli be the starting right - center back in a 3 -5-2 or come in to act like a closer - type player as Allegri switches from four - man defense to three - man backline in the second half.

hey guys do nt underestimate our goal machine edurado.I think arshavin and eduardo would form a nice pair on the striker positions.keep rvp behind them litte bit to left but as forward though.and nasri to far left and much behind rvp.returnin rochisky to right.Fab at right mid position, behind all attackers.But for this formation our backline should act like a wall otherwise nobody will stop us to concede number of goals though with massive forward goals.

It seems like whomever Daniele Rugani is teamed with in the center of Juventus» backline this season he has proven to be quite a calming presence in defense.

Despite spending over # 70million on central defenders Nicolás Otamendi and Eliaquim Managala in recent years, neither has been overly impressive, and the fact that the defence has been ripped apart with alarming regularity by the likes of Leicester, Tottenham, Stoke, Liverpool (twice) and, in the weekend just gone, Southampton has meant that improving the backline has become a major priority for the incoming manager.

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.

With a clash against Arsenal coming up in midweek, the likes of Mathieu, Adriano and Vidal could be given another run in the first team while the impeccable Gerard Pique is expected to be marshalling the backline.

The Rossoneri have brought in stalwart Leonardo Bonucci to guard their backline whilst the club can rely on the likes of Mateo Musacchio and Lucas Biglia to add a steely resolve to the lineup.

The box to box engine of Ramsey is the crucial ingredient that keeps the opposition backline guessing, much like Lampard did so often for Chelsea, arriving late on the scene and not being picked up till it was too late.

Craig Shakespeare's side have run the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea closely in defeats this term, and they will pose a huge threat to the Reds» backline which simply does not keep clean sheets in any competition.

If you did a lower - body workout with moves like squats or deadlifts, or back training, do the Academy backline series.

I like that they have minimal distressing and that the holes are backlined.

The fights themselves are fairly straightfoward in execution, but to truly master the game you need to dig into all the menus and stats thrown at you and consider things like enemy order, backlines, and so on.