Sentences with phrase «by packing the midfield»

However I expect a tight game where Arsenal might be able to hold out Bayern by packing the midfield and defending in numbers.

Not exact matches

The story claimed that the 28 - year - old Nasri has been told by Wenger that the Gunners squad is packed with creative midfielders.

Aside from the usual tactical / systematic naivety he displays by playing players out of position (when better options are available) and generally over packing the midfield with like minded players, This transfer window has thrown up the same baffling questions for me in relation to our manager and his actions (or is that in - action?).

Koeman often reshuffles his midfield pack with Steven Davis used in central midfield or more attacking and wider positions as required by his manager and Oxlade - Chamberlain would fit in at the club as a similarly adaptable option, though the Englishman would hope one used as a centrepiece rather than an accessory.

Klopp gave an information packed session, revealing that defender Joel Matip is out for the season, but also that injury suffered by midfielder Adam Lallana is not as serious as initially thought.

The home side began on the front foot and took a very early lead with a stunning free kick scored by midfielder Marlon Pack.