Sentences with phrase «centre backs»

"Centre backs" refers to the players in a team's defense who are positioned in the middle, between the left and right defenders, to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals. Full definition
While neither are bad in at centre back, it is vital we do not allow for the tactical openness of that style of defending.
I think if we bought the best centre backs in the world they'd still look silly because they'd be exposed all the time.
It was the first game of the season and had two left backs playing as centre backs.
For centre backs it is very important to communicate well and we did.
People should put their imagination to better use... like wondering what a truly world class pairing of centre backs might feel like.
He's one half of the world's best centre back partnership at the young age of 21.
The only problem is, he can't be a ball playing centre back, and when he loses the ball he can't even run back!
If the break on pace doesn't work and players are out of shape... we have pace in our new centre back pairing.
We've needed a top centre back for ages.
However, we have seen both of the second choice centre backs play well before and I am sure that they are good players.
We need quality centre backs if we are to win the premier league.
No recognized centre back on the bench to react to the red card.
We need solid, reliable consistent centre backs who work well with goalkeeper and midfielders and who are not too old or too inexperienced.
Personally I hope we go for a top class centre back as a new first choice rather than just a decent one as a backup.
Looks like we won't be signing a much needed centre back or DM... Not enough to win the title at all.
We are weak in central midfield and centre back positions.
Based on his stats and reputation, it is clear we have signed a talented young centre back that can improve.
Similarly, whilst we have four very experienced international centre backs to choose from, I worry about a lack of pace in that area when facing nimble attacking opposition.
And I really think we need to sign an experienced centre back at the top of their game rather than one with a lot of potential and talent but not the finished article.
But the 24 - year old centre back is changing my mind this season and is starting to draw praise from the football media as well.
Spurs look to have a very promising centre back partnership on their hands.
We could then go for a left sided centre back that can also play left back.
There's plenty of decent centre backs out there.
Still have to look at the big centre backs when both goals come from set pieces.
Top Centre back Do you really think he will get all those next summer.
The Brazilian centre back were linked with is having a good season and he is only 24.
You can not have the same type of centre backs partnering one another and expect things to work.
We really need to sign a couple of solid Centre backs as well as a defensive midfielder.
It's a backup centre back, so what if they weren't who we «wanted».
No reason at all as there were centre backs available.
The primary lesson gained was to attack the outside centre back to create shooting and cut back opportunities.
Per brought stability and organization to our defence, thus brought the best out of our other centre backs.
Our ability to move Stoke's centre backs around once again proved a pivotal factor.
Every team needs a third centre back, for example.
At this point to have chambers as our main centre back you will be asking too much!
Is helped by having a natural centre back next to him at left back.
Also we haven't been linked to one centre back yet!
Look around other teams and tell us how many centre backs they have.
Solution: bring in an experienced, physical centre back.
He is good, just need regular centre back partners.
Two first choice centre backs out for a big game.
When we do the right thing and get a proper striker, a proper DM and get another senior centre back.
As our only real centre back I'd rather he stayed put.
Can our manager please see the need for a midfield general and an extra centre back this time?
With every passing day this month it seems less and less likely that we'll get a proper centre back.
The struggling centre back is at best linked to clubs that would eventually fail to reach out.

Phrases with «centre backs»

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