Sentences with phrase «central defender positions»

On the sides positions are Carlos Martinez (Real Sociedad) right and Jordi Alba (Barcelona) left, while central defender positions held Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) and Iñigo Martinez (Real Sociedad).

Another option tested by Wenger was using Monreal in the central defender position.

What everyone could see as well was that we were lacking in the central defender position at Stoke, forcing Wenger to play Monreal as a centre back.

«We just speak about [January transfer signings] with the club and Txiki because in the central defender position we don't have many players, especially in this situation,» said City boss Pep Guardiola.

Not exact matches

Kolasinac can be his competitor in the wingback position and Kolasinac can also be one of the central defenders.

CB: While it's tempting to pick the reliable Phil Jones alongside Bailly, we've narrowly gone for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, who has taken to his new role as a central defender like a duck to water, pinging out some superb long balls and crosses from that position to pick up four assists already this season.

He has the stamina, the power and the quality to be a central midfielder or a central defender Arsène Wenger «First, his stature [suits that position],» he said.

This would undoubtedly be a huge blow for United, who have little in the way of backup in this position, with central defender Marcos Rojo coming on as a substitute at the time.

The Dutchman's wish - list consists of a new right - back, central defender, central midfielder, winger and striker and there are already several options in each position for the 63 - year - old.

Moving back to the 4 -3-3 after Motta's injury should have helped, but pulling Marquinhos into a rarely played position in midfield and putting Serge Aurier into an unfamiliar spot as a central defender in a back four threw PSG for a loop when City were on the ball.

Quality runs, left, right and central, dragging defenders out of position and showing a work - rate and willingness that he was often justifiably criticized for a lack of in so many games.

Hearts captain and central defender Zaliukas is the team talisman, but has a tendency to wander out of position.

There are good natural central defenders in the reserves, Why play Monreal off position?

Van Gaal has hinted that his compatriot could be his regular «left - footed central defender «next season, with the former Netherlands manager hinting that this defensive position is still being examined this summer.

Unless Arsenal can use him as a central defender in 3 -4-2-1, which I think he would be very good in that position.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

However on Sunday he impressed massively as a stand in right back, especially considering the player struggles for playing time in his preferred position as a central defender.

Welbeck control is poor so he find it difficult to hold a central position high up the pitch and tight with defenders.

For the rest of the season Arsenal should play any of the decent ball playing central defenders in that position — Mustafi or Gabriel, with the Ox playing next to him.

«But I just feel that when you're a central defender in that position, it's like goalkeepers — do we play young goalkeepers, do we play young central defenders?

At least 2 top strikers are needed, as well as a world class central defender and backup for the defensive midfield position.

Sanchez played well but should not be considered a striker when he changed his game by positioning himself between the central defender and wingback of the Besiktas, thats when he started to make progress.

Let me quickly remind you before you forget again and again that this very problem was outlined before the close of transfer window, instead of making reinforcements, he sold our true back up central defender, didn't buy replacement after he «promised», and played an already poor left back out of position for cover, we have not had a defensive midfielder after Gilberto left, so tell me again how these problems are fresh from this season... Its time arsenal fans stop glory hunting and realise that even if Wenger hand us the EPL (a chance fatter gunnersaurus)... HE NEEDS TO GO!!!

We actually need at least 4 players in our first 11 for us to compete again i.e it is a must we sign a g.k, a central defender, a D.M, a R.W & a C.A.M.Or else we are confined to a football obituary as those players players playing in this positions now are all deadwood.

Before writing this article, I was counting the number of central defenders we have and I suddenly realized that if and when Wenger does bring in Mustafi or whoever his real defensive target is, we will have six central defenders for two positions.

The talented central defender made 27 appearances for Ronald Koeman's team in the last campaign, helping them to qualify for the Europa League through their top flight position.

Even hyperactive Suárez sticks to his position, restricting his buzzing around to the spaces around the central defenders, bouncing over and then back across the offside line.

Do you seriously believe this position has not been identified as a priority to fill with a quality performer?For years we have had a lack of physical presence and the Sven and Raul team will be working on this with Central Defenders also on the list.

The move, though, would be a strange one with Arsenal well stocked in attacking and creative positions but sorely lacking defenders and a robust central midfielder.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has hinted that the search for a new central defender is over following an impressive performance in that position by Daley Blind.

(the only exception could be Nelson in a wing position where a mistake is less tragic and he got the qualities for that role The back 3 is the most critical formation, considering the physical or readyness of each of the 4 central defenders that we have at this moment: Chambers, Koscielny, Mertersaker, Holding.

but he scored from a central position in that game after sanogo dragged two defenders out wide to the right.

So the Southampton manager will already know that it will be Carl Jenkinson at right back and the Brazilian defender Gabriel filling one of the central defensive positions.

A world class central defender, Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels is one of United's top targets to come in and help them strengthen at the back, which has been a problem position for the Red Devils based on performances so far this season.

Song isn't a central defender, and if Song plays in defence that means he isn't playing in his regular position, Denilson is and that means we have two players playing in positions they can't play in.

This is not all as the Arsenal website also lists him as a central defender making it look like his best position at the club.

He could slot into that role, but we can only speculate as to whether Jurgen Klopp would want to start developing Gomez as a full - back, or keep him in his more preferred position as a central defender.

It was his time with Bayern when he innovated a new position called «Sweeper» playing behind the two central defenders and act as another line of defense while also had to licence to move the ball out of defense in counter attacks.

We have 3 central defenders presently with Monreal being gently introduced into the position for emergency situations.

While many United fans were disappointed when Van Gaal didn't bring in an experienced central defender at the start of this season, it's an exciting prospect to have so many young players in that position all blessed with pace and strength coming through the academy ranks at the same time.

The central defender has been on the sidelines most of the season due to being ousted from his starting position by Koscielny and Mertesacker.

However they struggled linking play centrally, usually against ten deep defenders, forcing central attacking midfielder Andres Iniesta and forward Leo Messi to drop deep into non threatening positions in an attempt find space with the ball.

Also, with the extra defensive support that is provided by playing three central defenders and a holding midfielder, Barcelona can play the positionally aggressive Ivan Rakitic who would be given the freedom to advance into his more natural central attacking positions linking play between Barcelona's defensive four and attacking three.

Age: 24 Nationality: Brazilian Position: Central Defender Squad no. 5 Height: 6ft 2 Interesting Fact: Although he has played in three different competitions in Europe, Gabriel has never played any part for his national side, Brazil.

He's a good central defender and he just needs to concentrate on his position.

Sam Allardyce had wanted another central defender at the club despite having four who are fully capable of playing in the position.

The Belgian central defender has long been linked with a move to Spurs, as the club looks to strengthen a position...

second, central defender is a simpler position to play than defensive midfield, a position typically reserved for more experienced players.

Central defender Josh Pask (bottom right) looks totally outstanding, whilst Grady Diangana can play in a variety of positions across the front line.

Wanderers» central defender pool is really only four - deep right now with Matt Mills, David Wheater, Tim Ream, and Zat Knight the men who really call that position home.