Sentences with phrase «central defensive cover»

The manager said that he wasn't searching for central defensive cover.

The former Newcastle United man's absence has meant Calum Chambers has been forced to play right - back, leaving no central defensive cover for the Debuchy's compatriot Laurent Koscielny; who has also been sidelined for a number of weeks.

The Reds are in need of central defensive cover because of doubts over Jamie Carragher and Sotirios Kyrgiakos» long - term futures and Daniel Agger's fitness.

Not exact matches

Yes he could be alot better at finishing, but let's see, maybe we got a new sturridge... What I am mad on Wenger about is not so much the lack of a proven striker to our ranks... No it's that we haven't bought a central defender to cover, but most important, we haven't bought a defensive midfielder, that we need so much!!? Wenger makes the same mistakes over and over, everybody else can see it, just not him... hmm: / but still lets respect him as a man and judge when we are atleast half way into the season... COYG!!!!

Positions Covered Adequately — The only position we will be short of is in the 3 Man central defensive positions but Calum Chambers sits on the bench to deputize for any of the three players in case of suspension and injury.

Girouds» and Sanchez heat map showed considerable activity in the right central defensive midfield area, which means they covered the arses of Flamini, Bellerin and Debuchy a lot, little wonder Flamini has cooled down on the yellow cards recently.

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!!!

If he does play we should also play arteta because even though the ramsey of last season covered ground and actually helped out the other central midfielder, this season he's detrimental to the defensive aspect of our game

Taking this stat and our shortage of central - defensive cover into account, an investment in a new centre - back is a must.

Beyond that I would like to see cover for Cazorla, not sure who though, and perhaps another defender or maybe a defensive midfielder who could also play as a central defender, Carvalho maybe.

We are a bit thin in the central defensive area and our deficincies were there for all to see against Atletico Madrid, so bringing in one more centre back for cover is something Rafa should seriously consider whether that be a fresh faced youngster like Ryan Shawcross or a hugely experienced option in the shape of the likes of Campbell or his Pompey teammate Syvlain Distin.

Mathieu is a versatile player, having been fielded in central midfield, defensive midfield, full - back and centre - half at various stages of his career, and could provide more than just cover for Gabriel and Per Mertesacker's absense through injury.

With Bayer Leverkusen central defensive organiser, Omer Toprak likely to be out until the end of the year after rupturing tendons in his left - hamstring during a pre-season friendly, the Rhineland outfit are desperate to plug the hole and after trying and failing to bring in Bayern Munich's Brazilian stopper, Dante — who seems quite content with a second banana role at the Allianz - Arena — «Werkself» director of sport, Rudi Voller will have to look elsewhere for emergency cover, maybe in the direction of Wolfsburg back - up, Timm Klose or Tobias Strobl at Hoffenheim.

But, now, the former Italy boss is eager to bring in defensive reinforcements with an extra slot to cover in central defence.

While Carrick's absence has been adequately covered in midfield, Mourinho can call up Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof and Marcos Rojo in place of his first - choice central defensive partnership, with the latter likely to be on the bench once again on Tuesday.

They are still desperately in need of central defensive reinforcements, often having to deploy converted midfielders such as Javier Mascherano and Alex Song at the back as cover for skipper Carles Puyol, who has been absent for much of the last two season with a variety of injuries.

With a high defensive line and a diffuse formation, a direct ball over the top can often completely expose the central defenders since it forces them to cover too much space.