Sentences with phrase «defensive midfield for»

He has proven that he can be just as good in defensive midfield for Roy Hodgson's side as he is upfront in attack for Arsene Wenger.

Lamela could potentially make his first Premier League start for Spurs, Sandro could fit back in defensive midfield for his first start, as Chelsea's midfield will offer more in attack; which will mean more defensive work for Mousa Dembele, but in such a big profile game, Villas - Boas may keep the same 11 that have won at Cardiff away and Norwich at home.

Could easily have been playing defensive midfield for the large part.

In my humble opinion, I do think he should be tried in the deep lying / defensive midfield for us as he has played there a number of times for England and got mom ratings on I think, 4 or 5 occasions.

In addition, the player is also versatile and has played at central defence and defensive midfield for Schalke, another trait that will be very handy for the Gunners squad at the moment.

We have Coq and just signed the 17 yr old who is going straight into the squad, that is defensive midfield for Wenger, doubtful we will sign another.

-- We have been calling for a defensive midfielder for like... 4 years now?

With some surprisingly strong form this season, Francis Coquelin will surely continue as one of the two main defensive midfielders for Arsenal next season.

Arsenal have had a longstanding problem without a strong intelligent defensive midfielder for many many years, but a few years ago Wenger got lucky when Francis Coquelin was recalled from a loan at Charlton and immediately became our beast in that position.

We have been begging for a Top defensive midfielder for ages We need another Top forward Our defense needs improving with another top cb, a top lb and back up RB.

Five solid seasons as a defensive midfielder for Chelsea with back - to - back Premier League titles and a trebel to his credit.

Many Arsenal fans have thought that the club needs a defensive midfielder for some time, but with captain Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Flamini all out of contract next summer the problem is becoming more prevalent.

Mr Wenger was forced to play two defensive midfielder for most of the season because Xhaka overall game possesses more flaws than strength.

Then we need a central defender and a defensive midfielder for the summer..

When playing three at the back you HAVE to play a defensive midfielder for cover.

Francis Coquelin may have only been Arsenal's Number One defensive midfielder for a few weeks, but he has been at the club for seven years now and knows all about our fierce rivalry with our inferior neighbours.

We have needed a top defensive midfielder for over a decade.

Much was made about Arsenal's Jack Wilshere being used as a defensive midfielder for England's two European Championship Qualifiers last week, but Arsene Wenger is adamant that Hodgson is definitely using him in the wrong position.

When all Arsenal fans were clamouring for Arsene Wenger to buy a backup for Francis Coquelin, we were semi-relieved when we heard that Krystian Bielik had arrived from Legia Warsaw, where he was played as defensive midfielder for the senior side all last season, despite his tender years.

Funny that plenty of fans have been arguing for a defensive midfielder for many years and finally if reluctantly Le Prof has had to agree... still, better late than never!

Why do you think he hasn't got a top defensive midfielder for over a decade?

The last time I checked on relevant statistics of defensive midfielders for period spanning 2014.15 season to date, Morgan was far far inferior to players like Francis, Fernandinho, and Matic.

All those clamouring for Arturo, are absolutely right, he plays up the pitch because he can play there, and because Charles Aranguiz is the goto Defensive Midfielder for Chile, at Juve, Pirlo occupies the deepest position, plus the midfield is packed with Pogba and Marchisio, hence he does nt need to do the Job of a defensive midfielder, and added to the fact that Juve completely dominate other Italian teams.

He played as a defensive midfielder for leverkusen, he is an asset to any team he plays for, he is world class, he is a fighter, (El Guerrero).

Arsenal fans have been calling for Arsene Wenger to buy a beast of a defensive midfielder for many, many years, and it looked like we had found one by chance when Wenger recalled Francis Coquelin was recalled from a loan period at Charlton in 2014.

Arsenal supporters have been crying out for a defensive midfielder for the past six seasons to my knowledge.

If this was not true, would we really have had Mikel Arteta as our main defensive midfielder for years?

Arsenal fans have been calling for Wenger to sign a defensive midfielder for years, especially since this past summer transfer window.

Arsenal have been in need of a top quality defensive midfielder for a number of years, with players such as Francis Coquelin and more recently Granit Xhaka failing to excel at the Emirates.

I can sort of understand why the France boss did not select our defensive midfielder for the international friendly matches with Netherlands and Russia over the next week or so.

It gets worse for Arsenal, as the report goes on to explain that the Hamburg manager Josef Zinnbauer is fairly confident that it is him, not Arsene Wenger, who will be coaching the talented young defensive midfielder for the remainder of the season.

Many Arsenal fans have been calling for Arsene Wenger to bring in a top defensive midfielder for the last few years, but nothing has materialised so far except that we got lucky when we recalled Francis Coquelin from Charlton.

While many Liverpool fans have been shouting for a proper defensive midfielder for years, each passing window without one makes the shout look more like a pipe dream.

The 22 - year - old has also featured as a central defensive midfielder for the Black and Yellows.

The Blues finally made an attacking change after 72 minutes, as Hiddink sacrificed a defensive midfielder for Hazard.

Not exact matches

so left with just 4 players for 4 defensive positions... i think we should definitely strengthen our attacking midfield in january

With the emergence of Francis Coquelin as Arsenal's first - choice defensive midfielder and with the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere and even Santi Cazorla, who has grown accustomed to playing a deeper role, fighting for a place alongside the young Frenchman, the Gunners captain will certainly find it difficult to get into the first - team.

When Arsenal played with Arteta as defensive midfielder that situation never occurs he tends to control the flow and pace of Arsenal game with his passing and by holding his position, he also runs into space very well and always available for a pass.

My prediction is that a big money defensive midfielder was slated for purchase in the summer of this year.

However, if all our midfielders by some miracle were to be fit for the whole season, I don't see need for this defensive midfielder because of the new formation.

Well, on Walcott, mate, let me remind you that Arsene Wenger waited for eight years for crooked Abou Diaby to get fit and play the defensive midfield role, but never to be.

Barca draw might force Wenger to go for a defensive midfielder, maybe even a center back.

For me, really it's only two signings — a top centre back and a powerhouse defensive midfielder.

My money's on Flamini going — to make way for a new top - class Defensive midfielder, and there is simply no way that Lukas Podolski will be returning to the fold after his comments in January.

If cl qualification is secured for next year I'm hoping wenger continues to spend and ready us for next year, (starting cb to replace per, genuine left winger that doesn't cut in on their right foot and a defensive midfield player to rotate with coquelin).

As far as this transfer window is concern if wenger fails to buy players for the two obvious positions i.e striker and defensive midfielder, then he is no more the right man for ARSENAL.

We need at least five quality players a defender, goalkeeper, a defensive midfielder, a attacking midfielder and a striker Though winning the f.a cup did take a bit of pressure of him only time will tell There got to be a new structure at the club, and get rid of the also rans like Lucas Perez, Jenkinson, debuchy and sagono for starters

Recoup some money and then go all out for that defensive midfielder.

Mancity although quite blessed in the defensive midfield area has added fernando for added steel, he is getting acquainted with the league Manu has bought in a creative but an all round combatant name Herrera, reminds me of Ramsay, Manu was obviously lacking a spark, now they have it.

Buying Morgan, Wanyama, or William would have meant filling in the defensive midfield vacancy for at least four years, and that Granit would not have joined us.