Sentences with phrase «defensive duo»
The phrase "defensive duo" refers to a pair of people in a sports team, usually in defense positions, who work together closely to protect their team's goal or objective from the opposing team's attacks. Full definition
Central defensive duo of Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly, who are out with injuries to their knee and toe, are unavailable for the game, which could see Jose Mourinho keep the entire back four from the mid-week Europa league game against Feyenoord.
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The Gunners undoubtedly need reinforcements in the defensive area as French tactician isn't happy with central defensive duo Lorent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi's performances in the latest seasons as well as left - back Nacho Montreal and Sead Kolasinac's performances.
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Embed from Getty Images Following last weekend's 3 - 1 win over Everton to close the Premier League, the Gunners lost defensive duo Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel.
Well glad the boss benched BFG he was jus horrible against Monaco... gabriel stepped up and think he just needs a bit more English lesson n games alongside kosc n they would make a good defensive duo... walcott needs a run soon.sanchez n carzola need rest.and is coquellin ruled out for Wednesday or should we expect him on the field?
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We will be without defensive duo Gabriel Paulista and Per Mertesacker, who are ruled out for the next six weeks and five months respectively, while senior defender Laurent Koscielny is also not expected to start the match, having only returned to training yesterday.
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At the age of just 21, he could team up alongside Hector Bellerin to form one of the most dominant defensive duos in Europe for nearly seven years before either one of them even enter their prime.
Arsenal were missing defensive duo Laurent Koscielny and Héctor Bellerín against Munich through injury.
In fairness, there's no doubt over Hazard's inclusion as he was crucial in Chelsea's win at Bournemouth, and he's joined by two teammates in defensive duo Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta who kept things tight at the back at the Vitality Stadium to ensure that the Blues left with all three points.
Before that, however, the new defensive duo of Arsenal will face another stern test against a fast and efficient attack when Claudio Ranieri brings his high flying Leicester City side to north London on Sunday.
Brazil will have to do without Paris Saint - Germain defensive duo Marquinhos and David Luiz when they meet France in an international friendly later this month.
Defensive duo Holger Badstuber and David Alaba remain long - term absentees.
From the likes of defensive duo Gary Cahill and Skhodran Mustafi to Alexis Sanchez and Wayne Rooney, it's questionable as to whether or not there were better options out there over the weekend rather than those who simply got on the scoresheet.
Van Dijk's record - breaking transfer to Liverpool last month was expected to bring some stability to an all - too unreliable defence, providing the perfect partner for Joel Matip in a towering defensive duo.
Graziano Pelle's place at the top of Italy's team is looking good as well, but Portuguese defensive duo Cedric Soares and Jose Fonte will need to fight for their starting XI roles.
Meanwhile, defensive duo Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling will also not feature against Basel because of groin and ankle problems respectively, while Nemanja Vidic «hasn't started training» since straining his calf.
With Tottenham's love of pressing high and the majority of their talent coming from the attacking midfield, a controlled defensive duo is needed in the middle.
United manager, Louis Van Gaal, is looking to German defensive duo Mats Hummels and Benedikt Howedes to bolster United's defence during the window.
Similarly to the Chinese Super League team, the only home nation players involved in the game came in defence with Nik Rimando in goal supported by central defensive duo Matt Besler and Chad Marshall.
The 2014/15 champions, Chelsea, also showed the importance of a consistent defensive duo with John Terry and Gary Cahill as well.
Perhaps, with Ibrahimovic holding up the ball, Rooney surging through midfield and a more dynamic defensive duo at centre - back, he may harbour similar plans for United.
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While I may have pointed out the flaws above in the use of statistics, in determining Arsenal's best defensive duo, and making you believe that Koscielny is the team's best defender, what the above stats don't tell you is the improvement the German has shown this season.
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Per Mertesacker and Kieran Gibbs, who were not fit enough to start against Southampton, will both be available for this weekend's North London derby against Spurs, following speculation that the defensive duo will be a little short for the much - anticipated clash.
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According to Sky Sports, he'll look to bring in McNair and Love to bolster his squad, with initial # 5m and # 1m fees being agreed respectively for the defensive duo.
With Arsenal's German contingent of Ozil, Mertesacker and Podolski still recovering from winning the World Cup, we were obviously all worried when we heard that the other important half our defensive duo, Laurent Koscielny, picked up a knock on his ankle against Man City last week.
Jerome Boateng and David Alaba will also return for Saturday's derby provided the defensive duo come through Friday training unscathed.
Calum Chambers will continue at right - back after an impressive display going forward against the Saints, alongside a defensive duo consisting of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny.
Marko Pantelic and Rafik Djebbour will pit their skills against the defensive duo of Hummels and Subotic, who tend to perform well in front of the home crowd.
Barcelona are looking for long term successors to their aging central defensive duo, and are keen on signing two young Colombian defenders in Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina.
Mathias Zanka and Christopher Schindler were beginning to show glimpses of a defensive duo who had commanded for many a year amongst the elite; Schindler the first to be defensively sound by sliding in to dispossess Christian Benteke at a crucial moment, before Zanka efficiently cleared Wilfried Zaha's dangerous cross from the left.
According to The Manchester Evening News, United have secured the defensive duo for another 12 months, alongside goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is currently on a season - long loan with Aston Villa.
Dortmund's central defensive duo are looking anything but solid in Salzburg.
The Sun have sensationally claimed that Manchester United and their neighbouring rivals Manchester City are both interested in the defensive duo of Kyle Walker and Danny Rose.
With the defensive duo clearly not working, Matic was hauled off to be replaced by Oscar.
Jagielka (hamstring) and Keane (foot) have both been working hard in order to be fit to face the Clarets, but Koeman revealed a decision will be made on the defensive duo on Saturday.
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