Sentences with phrase «club sides despite»

This trio of teenaged midfielders may eventually be the go - to starting trio in the center of the pitch for the USMNT if things pan out for them, but what's truly impressive is that all three of them are already making an impact for their respective club sides despite their young age.

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Despite his consistency for his club and his growth in stature and experience, he remains without a single call - up to the Spain senior side.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was a breakthrough star at Arsenal, following his switch from boyhood club Barcelona, and despite losing favour with the Gunners fans, only has positive words for his former side.

This is likely to see the 22 - year - old leave the club this winter, despite a lack of options upfront for Manuel Pellegrini's side due to a recent injury to Sergio Aguero and some unconvincing form from the likes of Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic this season.

The Scotland international has just enjoyed a brilliant campaign between the sticks for the south Wales outfit, despite his side's eventual relegation from the Premier League that is, with Marshall being voted as the club's Player of the Year.

Despite scoring the opening goal in the Savoyard club's relegation six - pointer against SC Bastia, Sunu's side ultimately fell to defeat — a loss that may have grave consequences for the fight to avoid the drop.

Despite being on international duty, his club future has regularly been speculated on, and a move is believed to be very likely, with his former side keen Real Madrid keen on triggering his release clause before selling him on for a tidy profit.

The youngster has reportedly very impressive for his club, and he must be doing something right as he has already made one subs appearance for the Argentina senior side, despite his tender age.

Ronny Deila will be confident of taking his side to Europe's top club competition despite having only reached this stage by default due to Legia Warsaw fielding an ineligible player.

Despite being at the club for a number of years, Ward is yet to make a significant impact for Jurgen Klopp's side.

With negotiations still ongoing between the two clubs, Odemwingie appeared at QPR's training ground in London late on deadline day and was interviewed live on television despite not having permission to talk to Harry Redknapp's side.

Despite having a contract until 2024, Newcastle terminated Odegaard's deal that summer and he spent a few months without a club before being offered a trial by ambitious French Ligue 2 side AS Monaco.

Despite a modest goalscoring record this campaign, the Daily Mail reported that his boss with the Brazilian national side, Dunga claimed that he was capable of playing for any club.

After earning his first international cap at just 15 and becoming a key player for his club side Stromsgodset, he is unlikely to be short of suitors in the near future, but Liverpool may have the edge; despite the player seemingly happy in Norway at he moment.

Despite a decent first season at the Bernabeu with 9 goals and 9 assists, Sneijder was not a regular in the side in the following season, as he for no apparent reason fell out of favour at the club.

Cardiff payed a club record # 11m fee to land the combative midfielder last summer from Spanish side Sevilla, and he went on to become one of the club's most consistent performers despite their slide back down to the second tier this season.

Muller, 25, has scored 26 goals in 62 games for his country, as well as 70 in 190 league games for club side Bayern Munich, who he's already helped lead to eleven major honours, despite having only made his professional debut for the club in 2008.

Despite only one La Liga appearance for Barcelona's senior side, young midfielder Oriol Romeu makes this list, though he largely flopped for both clubs.

Despite inheriting a side in total disarray anyway, Felix Magath fared extremely poorly at Fulham with a decent set of players, getting the club relegated after a long stay in the Premier League, before then struggling badly in the Championship as well.

Despite all the joy surround his heroics, earning his side their second trophy of the campaign (including the Community Shield), he couldn't help but take a pot - shot at our club.

Despite counting myself on the side of those fans that still respect the prof for his years of service I do agree that something has to change and it is our right to let the club know how we feel.

Despite the reported interest, he is said to be close to agreeing to sign a new contract with the North - London side, and is being lined up for a club record # 200,000 per week wage.

I can certainly see the attraction to Tuchel, having made Dortmund into a top European side despite Bayern Munich stealing all their players, and its obvious that he has been very loyal to the club.

The 23 - year old Greece international was already settled into the national side, despite his young age, but his performances at the World Cup in Brazil this summer, where he was voted one of the 50 best players in the tournament, really catapulted him into the thoughts of club managers around Europe.

Sanchez came very close to reuniting with former boss Pep Guardiola at Man City after the two clubs agreed a # 60M fee for the player as per the Daily Star, however the move fell through after Arsene Wenger's side failed to secure a replacement for the want - away forward, report the Express, with the Gunners failing to agree a deal for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar despite having a # 92M bid accepted.

Despite a career at a number of top clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea, Nicolas Anelka never really lived up to the potential he showed as a youngster, often showing a lazy side and going missing in the big games.

Despite winning everything at club level with Barcelona Messi will now have to face the fact that, like Ronaldo, international success will never come his way even though he has been surrounded by brilliant individuals in the Argentina side.

Bale netted 22 goals in his opening season at Real Madrid, helping Carlo Ancelotti's side to Copa del Rey and Champions League triumphs, and has continued to impress during the club's superb 22 match winning streak and despite reports of any potential bust - ups with team - mates it's unlikely president Florentino Perez would be considering offers for the player any time soon.

Wenger said this despite feeling confident his side were «physically ready» for the Premier League, after the win over Manchester City in the club's final pre-season fixture.

The 29 year - old left - sided player has become a bit - part player at the Nou Camp since the club signed Jordi Alba from Valencia following Euro 2012, despite initially being a first choice player at the Catalan club after signing from divisional rivals Sevilla.

According to the Sun, the Belgium international is closing in on a move to Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang, despite previous links with Premier League clubs.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is determined to stay at the club beyond this summer and fight for his place in Arsene Wenger's starting line - up, despite the player attracting interest from Serie A side Sampdoria, according to the Telegraph.

However, he has not managed to establish himself as number one at Malaga this season, and may already be ready to quit the club despite only joining them this summer as he completed a free transfer to the club from French side Ajaccio.

Despite his new club not typically ranking about Turkey's top sides, the Indomitable Lion is joint - top of the Super Lig's scoring charts along with Mario Gomez and Tomas Necid.

Piazon recently expressed a desire to return to the west London club, despite saying that he knows how tough it will be to break into Jose Mourinho's plans ahead of some of the side's more established stars.

RM moved to once again hand in a transfer request in the dying days of the transfer window upon knowledge of the interest from Pep Guardiola's side, but his club played hard - ball and ended up failing to agree his sale, despite a reported offer in excess of # 60 Million.

Despite an uninspiring start to his managerial tenure, there is arguably no - one at the club currently who can summon as much passion for the side as Carver.

The side were booed off at both half time and full time, despite Wayne Rooney's late penalty sealing their passage through to the next round of the cup, and with crunch meetings with Newcastle and Liverpool coming up, a similar vein of form could see the club make an early change.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side will secure a coveted top four finish this season despite the club's poor start to the campaign according to the Metro.

During the season, he admitted that he wanted Bournemouth to overcome his parent club, despite being unavailable for the encounter due to FA rules, and even praised rivals Chelsea instead of taking the opportunity to show his allegiance to our side.

Let's face it, he's already had three different spells away from the club and can't seem to break in to the side despite some very good cameo performances when given the opportunity.

Despite our side struggling to challenge for top honours in recent years, and with the ongoing speculation, players still dream of playing for our club, well French players certainly do.

The former Spurs stopper had a miserable time of it during his spell at north London, and despite being part of the magnificent Harry Redknapp side that reached the Champions League quarter - finals in 2011, the Brazilian is predominantly remembered for his thinkable blunders with the club.

Several clubs appear to be interested in Diaby, despite his injury history with MLS side FC Dallas also thought to want to sign the 29 year old.

On the surface, Newcastle's squad is largely made up of Championship quality players, however despite a shaky start on their return to the Premier League, experienced boss Rafa Benitez has handled his side with a real panache that highlights why he was such a coup for the Tyneside club in the first place.

Today at 11:38 am - Sky pundit and former Arsenal player Paul Merson expects his former club to beat the Hammers this weekend despite fielding a weakened side.

However, despite Jose Mourinho's side currently struggling down in 14th place in the Premier League and looking unlikely to qualify for next season's Champions League, Gibson still thinks Griezmann would be interested in moving to a club of Chelsea's stature.

Early this month the club were in the news over the sale of one of their player Moses Ebiye who joined Norwegian side Lillestroem, but despite been on the books of the club.

Despite that, Payet — who's season in the Premier League has earned him a recall to France's national side — said: «I currently have no contact [from other clubs] and I signed a very long contract with West Ham,» adding: «It is very likely that I'll still be here next season.»

Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo has stated that despite being happy at Spanish side Sevilla, he is unsure of his future at the club.