Sentences with phrase «defensive central defenders»

In our recent games against we played with the usual back 4 and 2 defensive central defenders and still conceded.

Not exact matches

He may not be able to help Arsenal with the current injury crisis causing havoc to Arsene Wenger's plans, especially on the defensive side of things, but if Stefan O'Connor can continue to improve the way he has been doing, the Gunners will soon start to reap the benefits of the central defender's talents.

The view on a good central defender varies from person to person, but the one thing I have learned from the few years I've watched soccer is that a good central defensive partnership is much more than the sum of individuals.

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.

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!!!!

Despite keeping a respectable defensive record along with the likes of David de Gea and Chris Smalling, it is claimed by Sky that he doesn't fit the profile of the central defender that Mourinho desires, namely a physical presence with strength and pace to lead from the back.

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........

The 24 year old Antwerp born defender can effectively fill both a left - back or central defensive spot and with Liverpool looking to strengthen at the back Alderweireld is perhaps something of an ideal capture.

another central defender if only BFG leaves, i think we have enough defensive back up and it would great that our academy players gets some chance to play and show their class.

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.

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.

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..

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»

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

I also believe a good defensive midfielder can be a good central defender, if he plays in the back a lot.

Today he knew very well that Burnley plays defensive soccer but he decided to put 2 central defenders as substitutes!

We all can see that we as a team need a world class Defensive midfielder and a central defender with intelligence and pace, as well as pure goal scoring animal that exists purely to put their boot on the end of the ball whenever it's within the opponent's area.

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.

If the German was really confident that the France international Mamadou Sakho would recover and that his Brazilian defensive midfielder was up to the job I wonder why he felt the need to get an emergency loan deal done for a central defender.

They need a tough, world class central defender, a hard working defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder that defends and a strong, pacy striker.

At the close of the transfer window, Wenger said that the team didn't need to add a defensive midfielder or a central defender or a striker.

If we manage to replace those who leave, as well as bringing in two top top world class striker + defensive midfielder / central defender, I'd say the squad is about good enough to take a dig at PL trophy and CL semi's.

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

Take what is obvious to the rest of the world (i.e. a defensive midfielder and replacements for Ozil and Sanchez) then do the exact opposite and buy (at an over inflated price of course) a central defender.

Every man and his dog knows that we are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder and a central defender and considering that there are no shortage of those in the market, Le Prof should really land quality reinforcements and stop complaining about his backline being «bit soft».

then the Frenchman will be under pressure to sign at least one more forward player, a defensive midfielder and perhaps a central defender as well.

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

The silky smooth French centre back is enjoying yet another highly impressive campaign at the back for the Toffees, however, in the possible injury - enforced absence of his regular central defensive partner at the back this weekend, Phil Jagielka, the experienced defender will need to once again bring his A-game to north London if Roberto Martinez's men are to make it through to the semi-finals.

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 anything, it was his defending that fuelled some cynicism, while the transfer negotiations were taking place, with many going onto proclaim that the 29 - year old would just concentrate on going forward, thereby leaving his central defenders do all the defensive work.

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 news today that Wenger will be offered a new contract horrifies me especially following the positive recent signings which I feel were definitely we're not sanctioned by Wenger and the assumption that they'll be followed by a keeper, defensive midfielder and central defenders in the summer.

The system can work because we have seen it at work, but to strengthen this system we need pacey wide players (which we have) that do not neglect their defensive duties and a defensive midfield player at the moment we need a central defender

If Wenger signs a top striker, defensive midfielder, and a central defender before the transfer window closes, then the sky is the limit for this team.

Jeremy Toulalan, who has since been made into a central defender at club level, was not his best in a defensive midfield role.

One defensive midfielder (who might also count for replacing wilshere), one winger - like attacker, and the ones we already need — a goalscoring striker and a central defender.

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.

Those two top teams have big rugged central defenders and strong defensive midfielders.

Any central defender, even with pace would struggle if the midfielders do nt do their defensive duties or if the midfield balance is off, even the mighty Barcelona and bayern have been thrashed cos of this.

SPRFCD = Strong, Pacy, Right - Footed Central Defender SPLFCD = Strong, Pacy, Left - Footed Central Defender SPDFCD = Strong, Pacy, Double - Footed Central Defender PSDFWB = Pacy, Skillful, Double - Footed Wing Back SPRFDM = Strong, Pacy, Right - Footed Defensive Midfielder SPLFDM = Strong, Pacy, Left - Footed Defensive Midfielder PSDFCM = Pacy, Skillful, Double - Footed Creative Midfielder TSPDFS = Tall, Strong, Pacy, Double - Footed Striker

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.

He overloaded on attacking midfielders during the recent transfer windows and neglected the dire need to get in competent, not necessarily technically gifted defensive midfielders and central defenders.

I think with the right DMF and a deep lying playmaker with excellent offensive and solid defensive skills we don't need to buy a Central Defender.

Otherwise they might have to look at deploying someone like Francis Coquelin as an emergency defender, or switch to a back four, but a central defensive pairing of Monreal and Holding would leave Arsenal fans very pessimistic indeed.

If he replaces weak spots (Striker, winger, central defender and defensive midfielder) with absolute world class, I'll shut up about his transfer policy — but that wont happen, amirite?

Fans would like to see the club buy a central defender, a defensive midfielder and a centre forward for the long term injured Giroud.