Sentences with phrase «backline with»

Another huge problem is that you cant hit enemies in the backline with many attacks until you clear out the frontline mobs, and while using some sort of AOE attack would the the best way to do that, you don't get any AOE skills until well beyond the halfway point of the game.

However, we are anticipating a new partnership at the heart of the backline with Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling probably being rested for the Wembley showdown.

Tedesco's use of a three - man backline with Naldo at its heart has compensated for the Brazilian's aging legs and allowed him to use his dominant aerial ability without fear of being caught out.

Premier League strugglers Chelsea are looking to bolster their backline with the signing of Dani Carvajal, according to reports from the Daily Star.

Bailly brings a lot of solidity to the United backline with his aggression and power.

In front of him, Vanney deployed a four - man backline with Drew Moor and Nick Hagglund, who was given the nod over Chris Mavinga, forming the central pair while Auro and Justin Morrow were the outside backs.

The front three of Mohamed Elyounoussi, Dimitri Oberlin and Renato Steffen were asking questions of United's backline with increasing regularity.

Once again the central midfield pairing of Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate failed to get even close to impressing and allowed Liverpool to attack the backline with impunity.

It might be worth keeping him as a back - up option, but an offer for the centre back might tempt Benítez into boosting his coffers in order to find a higher calibre defender to bolster his backline with.

Normally they have a solid backline with good protection with industrious CM and allow the forwards to be creative.

Load the backline with speed — that should take care of any offensive threats.

Rashford frightened the Boro backline with his pace, firing a low cross across the face of goal with no reward, before having a decent penalty shout turned down when hitting the deck under a challenge from Bernardo Espinosa.

I think Atlanta can be vulnerable defensively, especially their Mears and Pirez, but they're going to terrorize our backline with their speed up front.

So part of me is thinking we should raid Napoli hard, get their manager along with Koulibaly and Hysaj (RB) for the def and Jorginho for the def mid, he has them working well for Napoli and if AFC could get that solid backline with Auba and Co upfront....

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.

According to The Mirror, Chelsea are keen to improve their backline with a man who Conte will be very familiar with.

Not exact matches

United finished the game against City with Michael Carrick and Paddy McNair in the centre of their backline.

Cech is new and is still needs to find cohesiveness with our backline, but that will develop overtime.

In fact, the Portuguese tactician went as far as to confirm his backline for the game with the same four that faced Watford lining up for the visitors, with Marcos Rojo available for selection but he'll now have to be content with a place on the bench.

Besiktas will set up to counter-attack, which will not really surprise Arsenal, but their backline has to hold out against a Besiktas frontline that is chock - a-block with pace, precision and dynamism.

The hosts have been porous at the back, and I expect that to continue with the pace of Klopp's side on the counter attack in particular stretching the backline and opening up holes to exploit.

Quite evidently, this backline lacks a leader and the former Chelsea man must take it upon himself to bark instructions and communicate with his defence.

Rondo, meanwhile, flirted with stardom and Perkins became a trusted backline anchor next to the demanding KG.

With this backline... I don't see it

Bit weird Gabriel isnt on the bench given the fact he can play anywhere in the backline, especially with Mertesacker's questionable fitness this week.

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.

The German international has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford as United are also desperately tracking improvements to their backline for next season.

Spurs have used a three - man backline to great effect at times this season, but due to injuries, they were forced into a situation where Ben Davies was in for Danny Rose at left - back while Jan Vertonghen also remains sidelined with Eric Dier filling in through the middle.

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The 23 - year - old's defending and delivery with his wonderful left foot were two aspects of his game that impressed the most, and it looks as though Jurgen Klopp has grabbed a real gem even though he continues to be criticised for his lack of work elsewhere on the backline.

With Hubly and Celeste playing so well our thin backline looks stronger, especially with Salem, Yu and Seiler comingWith Hubly and Celeste playing so well our thin backline looks stronger, especially with Salem, Yu and Seiler comingwith Salem, Yu and Seiler coming in.

With little in the way of quality and depth in the backline beyond Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti, a new defender was needed for Ernesto Valverde, and he's now got one.

Starting from the defence, Laurent Koscielny and new boy Gabriel Paulista seemed to have established an efficient partnership at the centre, and with Spaniards Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin on either side, there seems to be a nice balance in the Arsenal backline.

hello... am not a manager, tactician or anything... but to stop city you need to crowd the midfield... there is no way we will beat city with lacazette isolated upfront, sanchez chasing shadows trying to press city backline instead of playing deep to nullyfy them getting the ball into dangerous areas... city fullbacks or wingbacks (delph and walker) unlike other fullbacks they tend to carry the ball infield hence outnumbering opposition in midfield thereby giving de bryne and silva ample time to pick runners in sane and sterling..

As with the rest of the Chelsea backline, he'll have to be at his best against Swansea's quick attack.

This distracted and ultimately disorganised Lorient's backline and it was Mollo who broke the deadlock with a deflected long - range effort [see vid below].

I am optimistic that with the additions we have made in the striking force, we now need to reinforce the backline and midfield and next season could be a promising one.

With Orr and Green anchoring the defense, the Bruins easily have the best backline group in the league.

With Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette scrapping for places, and with not enough defensive midfield quality or solidity in the backline as reflected in their poor Premier League defensive record, there's a case that Arsenal should be looking elsewhWith Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette scrapping for places, and with not enough defensive midfield quality or solidity in the backline as reflected in their poor Premier League defensive record, there's a case that Arsenal should be looking elsewhwith not enough defensive midfield quality or solidity in the backline as reflected in their poor Premier League defensive record, there's a case that Arsenal should be looking elsewhere.

Cazorla's marauding runs married with Wilshere's irresistible passing and movement sucked the life out of Besiktas's backline.

Ozil is a luxury when played with Ramsey and Xhakha as it means there is very little ball winning and no control of the game going on in the midfield area thus exposing the backline.

Whether we play 442 or a 3/5 backline we will have Zhaka and Jack fighting for that place with Ramsey so realistically who would we rather see in the team?

There are too many below average players at club & can't expect Sanchez & Ozil to do wonders with such a porous backline & disjointed midfield marshalled by below average players as Coquelin, Ramsey & El neny.

Alternatively Arsenal can also play with a back 3 but with Mert lacking pace we would have to defend a bit deeper, this would just add more pressure to the 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.

Courtois has won two Premier League titles in the last three years with the Blues, and his shot - stopping as well as his organising of the backline has been a major part in that success.

Another defender who hasn't been helped by the ongoing injury crisis, the Argentine international has played more than any other defender for United this year, and suffered badly from being forced to play with a different backline every week.

With John Terry set to move on this summer, coupled with Branislav Ivanovic's exit earlier this year as well as general question marks over the depth and age of the backline, signing Van Dijk makes sense on various froWith John Terry set to move on this summer, coupled with Branislav Ivanovic's exit earlier this year as well as general question marks over the depth and age of the backline, signing Van Dijk makes sense on various frowith Branislav Ivanovic's exit earlier this year as well as general question marks over the depth and age of the backline, signing Van Dijk makes sense on various fronts.

Williams would move for around # 10million and is arguably not even the team's best defender, with Chico Flores playing a somewhat more understated role in the Swans» backline.

United fans were undoubtedly pleased to see Bailly return to the backline to offer more solidity, but they couldn't hide their disappointment with the absences of both Pogba and Anthony Martial, with the French pair both ruled out due to injury.