Sentences with phrase «central defensive midfielders»

To eliminate the numerical disadvantage, at least one of the two Monaco's central defensive midfielders pushed up and joined the presses.

Three Bayern Munich players top the rankings in their respective position: Manuel Neuer for goalkeepers, Javi Martínez for centre backs (ahead of teammate Mats Hummels), as well as Thiago Alcântara for central defensive midfielders.

Victor Wanyama has previously been suggested as one of the Premier League's best central defensive midfielders in past seasons, that was until Leicester's N'Golo Kante graced his ability on English soil last year.

Arsenal should get a central defensive midfielder.

In the summer, Arsenal fans and pundits cried out for Wenger to sign experienced centre backs and a solid central defensive midfielder, yet Wenger rejected these notions, as he chose not to bring either in.

guys look i am going to sound ridiculous but arsene is going to sign a defender and not a central defensive midfielder cause arteta and flamini are both in wenger's good books as these players have settled for the fourth they hit 30 or maybe the mediocrity mind has pulled an hamstring on the club, it seems that Wenger played a game of «expected» but it itself is now derail course so therefore pressure mounted up looks like he is heading for the french market under 10 million valuation» JUST MY PREDICTION»

To give the team more defensive capability against the best strikers on the planet he need a central defensive midfielder to break down the counter attacks, he was not naïve here, he was ignorant.

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.

Ideally A Cazorla type player and a central defensive midfielder.

I really want to Kolasinac played as a Central Defensive Midfielder.

Yeah I'm bang on with you Grandad.Chambers again looked fairly solid and certainly did not let the side down like Mustafi AGAIN.Holding came on and did what was required from him in the centre as Chambers moved to RB.COULD Chambers and Holding really perform together as CB's in a back four?NO and nor could anyone else without the TOP QUALITY CENTRAL DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER we have been crying out for since the departure of Gilberto.

Arsenal need another central defensive midfielder.

Midfield: Callum Chambers (central defensive midfield) Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil.

Thank you Mr Wenger for not getting us a central defensive midfielder, who we have been looking for since Song departed (and he wasn't actually even playing like CDM).

An industrious central defensive midfielder, he shines particularly in physical and defensive attributes.

Arsene Wenger was heavily criticised towards the end of the summer transfer window for failing to dip into the transfer budget for a fresh central defensive midfielder, and instead put his faith in the young, yet promising Francis Coquelin.

The 22 - year - old has also featured as a central defensive midfielder for the Black and Yellows.

Sherwood has options in the central defensive midfield position with the likes of Gueye and Sanchez.

Arguably, he is a central defensive midfielder and scoring shouldn't be a priority for him.

Not exact matches

I will begin by saying that we are still short of one «established» central defender and defensive midfielder, even though we can make up the numbers from our academy.

Throughout his career so far, the midfielder has shown that he is capable of playing in central area of the pitch, with the midfielder being deployed as an attacking midfielder, central and defensive midfielder.

In fact, the boss is so determined to field chambers regularly that he has got his name penciled down for three positions in right back, central defense and defensive midfield.

I WANT HIM SOLD and a better REAL defensive central midfielder, who CAN DEFEND, installed in his place.

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!!!!

Well it's done now...... but I'd hazard a guess he wanted an established central midfield partnership with strongest possible defensive qualities (Coquelin / Elneny) infront of an untried, young, emergency centre back pairing.

he is our future central or defensive midfielder......

The same squad that unnecessarily plays three, creative and central midfielders that sacrifice the width of the pitch and provide minimal defensive steel when possession is lost

A few defensive slips, including penalties against Chelsea and the Saints, have cost us dearly, but an increasingly settled back four and getting our injured central midfielders back should remedy that.

Don't get me wrong, we need a central addition, but more of a deep - lying playmaker than a defensive midfielder.

People have been saying for the last 7 years that Arsenal need a central defender and defensive midfielder and what has thon manager of ours choose to do........

Alongside this we need two central midfielders, one creative midfielder to replace Santi like Seri / Kovacic and another more defensive midfielder like Danilo Pereira / Carvalho / Nzonzi.

Personally I think he should loaned to any BPL side where he can play more as a central - back, and a bit as a defensive midfielder.

In central midfield, Michael Carrick showed his wortth for England against Lithuania and should be brought in as one of the more defensive options for the match against Italy, who have plenty of quality in that area of the pitch.

Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers has improved his central midfield options over the summer with experienced England international James Milner offering Liverpool a versatile weapon whilst last summer's addition Emre Can has matured into a player who's best position is in a defensive enforcer role.

A goalkeeper, central defender, full - backs, defensive midfielder and attacker could form the basis of Mourinho's to - do list this summer, and while they continue to desperately try to qualify for the Champions League, they could be set to send a serious message or two to their rivals ahead of next season.

As tough as it may be, if Wenger manages to sign a world - class defensive midfielder and a world - class central defender in January and add more stability to the side, it will make for a really good foundation for the team to be much stronger next season.

Sort out the 2 central defenders and a world class keeper and a proven defensive holding midfielder and that side is capable of winning league title.

Even if we get Aubameyang (are attack will be complete) we still have defensive holes and central midfield.

In the next season we could spend even more, and considering that other areas are well stocked except for defensive midfield and central defence, I believe we will spend big in acquiring a defensive midfielder.

We need a strong, tall, defensive minded central midfielder!

We lack defensive quality and creativity in Central midfield.

Chelsea were spotted using an unorthodox 4 -2-4 formation during pre-season — a system Conte is yet to deploy in the Premier League — and Luiz could easily play as a central defender or as a defensive minded central midfielder.

Louis van Gaal changed his tactics to try to surprise Arsenal and counter his team's defensive problems, with three central defenders and with Luke Shaw and Valencia playing as wing backs in a midfield five, with Rooney and van Persie up front.

But he has always remained tight lipped about the controversial and much discussed defensive midfield issue, even though many Arsenal transfer rumours have linked us with a host of central midfielders.

If Arsenal stick with three centre backs then Mustafi must be considered a far better choice for the third birth alongside Kos and Holding rather then Monreal.Kolasinac has to come back in at left eing - back and Bellerin revert to the right.Midfield is a very different matter.Arsenal still desperately need a proper defensive central player.Ozil in this current side can not be considered anything more than a luxury.All of Bournemouth's creativity will come down the flanks so it's necessary to put players on to the pitch who are prepared to fulfill their defensive duties.This also means that unless Ramsey can work out that he's playing in midfield not as a number 10 he has no place on the team either.

If they opt to play with only two central defenders in the back, they should have a very disciplined defensive midfielder to protect the defenders.

Then we need a central defender and a defensive midfielder for the summer..

I reckon We need at least 5 - 7 more players: 1 - 2 Top CBs 2 Quality central midfielders ie defensive midfielder and Cazorla type box2box 1 Cam / 10 to replace Ozil 1 - 2 top forwards (replace Alexis, Theo)

Coquelin is our best defensive central midfielder.

So a summary of the players we need is: Striker — Abumeyang Defensive Midfielder — Kante Central Defender — Manolas