Sentences with phrase «best backlines»

With Orr and Green anchoring the defense, the Bruins easily have the best backline group in the league.
We will determine who will be better.Watch As Roma take him away once they realize his goodness.He will be gone for good.At least he will play behind a very good backline that is hardly changed and have so many good defenders.He will be different trust me.I can just see it.
there is never a good CB, but a good backline.
Despite his lean run, the 24 - year - old remains an influential player in Max Allegri's side, and his link - up play with Gonzalo Higuain could be key to getting past a Nerazzurri defence, which possess the joint - best backline in the division.
I assure you, after 5 more EPL matches Holding will be among best backline players.

Not exact matches

Townsend did well to exploit Villa's tiring backline in the last 20 minutes.
Besiktas, on the other hand, could well defend deep and catch a slightly weak Arsenal backline on the break.
do us a favour arsene and be professional and do nt make our players think they are so good they will get rude and expose our backline and be predictable in the final third.
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.
With Hubly and Celeste playing so well our thin backline looks stronger, especially with Salem, Yu and Seiler coming in.
As with the rest of the Chelsea backline, he'll have to be at his best against Swansea's quick attack.
The Czech legend has impressed between the sticks, adding poise to the backline as well as making numerous key saves, and has helped the Gunners to preserve the second best defensive record in the Premier League, behind only rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
We should just change our whole backline and bring in better players cos what we have is not working at all.
Matic's arrival will be huge for Mourinho and United, as the 28 - year - old Serbian international will act as defensive cover in midfield to not only protect the backline, but also to allow Paul Pogba the freedom to fully express himself so Man Utd get the best out of their record signing.
Although there have been some disappointing breaches of the backline, they seem to compliment each other well while Mustafi's youthfulness and better mobility could make it difficult for Mertesacker to displace him.
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....
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Campbell is the perfect example as he was partnered up with Toure who wasn't bought as a CB but converted to a CB by Wenger and developed by Wenger but he had a leader who knew the drilled side to organise the backline, Toure followed orders but he was a good player to follow orders.
That would suggest that the backline isn't such a priority as it's the second best defensive record in the league.
However, they reacted in the best way possible on the pitch, with some wonderful team - play carving the Watford backline open for Sadio Mane to get on the scoresheet.
Like i have always said, if we want to solve our defensive backline problems for good we need to get rid of Mertasacker.
We might need a «leader» in the backline other than Per, maybe if Cech wasn't out then Kos and Gabs partnership could have been better?
He won 16 of his 23 attempted tackles, including the 4 successful tackles he made in the FA Cup quarterfinal clash against the Red Devils, taking up good positions ahead of the backline and preventing the opposition from posing any real threat to David Ospina's goal.
Welbeck is very good at pressing from the front & he would have helped unsettle the Liverpool backline.
What we need to do is find another player that is either elite at passing or dribbling or at least very good at both, but also capable of shielding the backline.
He has read the game well more often than not, and took up proper positions ahead of the backline, which has been crucial to his success this season.
A player valued roughly at # 20m, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels is undoubtedly one of the best centre - backs in the world at the moment and one who would greatly improve this current United backline.
Arteta still tries to cool our midfield down a little but he does it cowardly, we need a technical and brave personnel there, who will shield our backline and initiate attack as well.
Otherwise he fears our backline are too exposed to direct threats especially against teams with a very good No 10.
Given Chelsea have conceded just 11 goals in 14 Premier League games so far this season, the third best defensive record in the league, it shouldn't be too much of a priority for them to bolster their backline.
Both Ashley and him in terms of organizing the backline is equally good but for me he just edged Ashley a bit individually in terms of height and aerial strength.
@SoOpa AeoN It's not a prediction... what I am suggesting is we must make a big statement and I can think of no better way than to hit a clutch of goals — however many — against a Manure side which IS in fact littered with kids, a makeshift backline and who would've played on a Thursday evening.
Considering that Manchester City's defence is just as shaky as Arsenal's backline, it would be a good strategy to start with a ball - carrier up front as that gives the Gunners» attack more cutting edge.
That's reflected in the fact that they boast one of the best defences in the league, and his marshalling of the backline coupled with his shot - stopping make him one of the best in the world.
In our new system, you need two proper wingers who can score, take on defenders and make it to the backline and put in good crosses.
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.
Normally they have a solid backline with good protection with industrious CM and allow the forwards to be creative.
Flamini has done well midst a lot of cynicism over his ability to guard the Gunners» backline.
Bar the much improved Smalling, who has become the leader in the backline, they are the sort of players who may need upgrading but have served their side well all year.
Rice has played well and is always looking for the ball, but this often takes him into the backline, so we end up with 5 across the back and the 5 further forward marked by 10.
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.
While the backline wasn't at its best last week, Mohamed Salah, Diego Perotti and Stephan El Shaarawy were hitting on all cylinders, accounting for nine shots, three chances created, two goals and one assist between them.
The signing of Jose Fonte should make them more resilient but I am not sure with the loss of Payet that they have huge amounts of creativity to open up a well drilled backline such as this Albion unit.
The 3 man backline had worked well (until yesterday) for Chelsea and it is so far so good as far as West Ham are concerned as well.
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