Please remember we both the second best defender in the La Liga statistically and bar the issue of language challenges, which I believe he is working hard on, we have a great
defensive leader in Gabriel.
«The owner says what Tex tells him to,» says Lee Roy Jordan, the Cowboys» All - Pro middle linebacker and
defensive leader for 14 seasons.
Such a move would afford the Saints cap space to work with, while keeping two
defensive leaders on the team.
Though the return of Sergio Aguero was vital to Man City getting the one goal, it wasn't nearly enough to overcome the absence
of defensive leader Vincent Kompany and midfield leader David Silva.
I think id rather have Vidal... but i'm still thinking neither of them are the
true defensive leader of the midfield we need!
Benzel echoed the sentiment and called his
senior defensive leader a «great character kid» who has the integrity and responsibility that coaches dream about.
Man United lack a
real defensive leader, van Gaal having seen both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic leave the club last summer, and Otamendi's displays for club and country over the past year have been of the highest quality.
Tottenham have the second - best defensive record in the Premier League having conceded just seven goals in 11 games, and their
experienced defensive leader has played in all of those outings as he reinforces his position as a crucial part of this current team.
Senior defensive backs Isaiah Dunn, Antoine Tanner and Isaac Freytes will be counted on
as defensive leaders.
-- retooling, what with a young quarterback (Gus Frerotte), an unsettled offensive line, a
new defensive leader (tackle Sean Gilbert) and 17 new players in all.
One of the best young defenders in the game at the moment, John Stones looks like a great prospect in English football and the
ideal defensive leader to fill Terry's boots at Stamford Bridge.
And with the departure of captain Mats Hummels to rivals Bayern Munich, a position has opened up in the centre of Dortmund's defence; Ginter will have the opportunity to compete for that role with new signing Marc Bartra, and stake a claim to becoming heir to Hummels as BVB's
key defensive leader.
We know the issues we have, soft in the middle of the park,
no defensive leader, and not replaced Thierry.
Do we need
a defensive leader like Terry or Tony Adams?
The Old Trafford side are keen to invest in
a defensive leader who can help resolve their shaky back - line and have apparently agreed personal terms with the 29 - year - old Spanish international.
The Saints still need to create about $ 16 million of cap space prior to free agency and consequently have asked Vilma and Smith, two of New Orleans»
defensive leaders, to restructure their deals.
Needless to say, Arsenal could use a defensive boost and Everton superstar John Stones could be
the defensive leader Arsene Wenger needs.
In other words, I do not think
our defensive leaders will tolerate slackers without some face time.
Nicholas nkoulou = value for money arguably the best performing cb in Europe this year he is 24 and is
the defensive leader for marsielle meaning he is very attainable.
Many reports have been that he is not
a defensive leader.
I read a report that mustafi is not
a defensive leader on the pitch.
I do need
that defensive leader to be kind of strong.
I'm glad he didn't do something stupid in the moment, but that was what was supposed to happen, especially from one of
the defensive leaders.
For the last couple of seasons, he has been
our defensive leader, and nothing suggests that that will change this year.
''... and leaves the Cardinals as the only NFC West team with
their defensive leader in house at the start of the offseason program.»
Liverpool's
defensive leader has been a virtual ever - present so far this season.
As a result, the new Anfield boss has decided to target
a defensive leader to fill the void.
Sergio Ramos remains
their defensive leader, but beyond Varane, there isn't a great of quality or experience and so they'll be keen to avoid losing their Frenchman.
The 26 - year - old has developed into
a defensive leader for the Red Devils, and should look to use his physical advantage to bully Firmino into submission.
Torn ligaments in his left ankle sidelined the Trojans»
defensive leader and Butkus Award front - runner for four games last season.
With natural full - backs in Darmian and Shaw regularly in the side, the defence already looks much more at ease than last season, while Daley Blind has surprised in how calm and composed he has looked alongside Chris Smalling who seems to grow into
that defensive leader role by the game.
we need
a defensive leader like raul albiol still young and playing for european champions Spain so he has a winnig mentality.
PER MERTESACKER - 6 - May be the scapegoat for Swansea's opener, but is relied upon to be
the defensive leader, and when Arsenal came under pressure in the 2nd half, the backline creaked.
What's interesting however is that Klopp also had Sakho doing the same and it was the Frenchman who has been
the defensive leader at the back and giving a good vocal presence, which meant Lovren could focus on the basic stuff: short passes, no - nonsense defending and not trying anything too spectacular.