Sentences with phrase «defensive stalwart»

In the absence of Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker has become the main defensive stalwart for Arsenal lately, and according to Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain, nothing gets past the German in the dressing room either!

This squad looks very similar to the one that won in South Africa however, there are two notable absences in the form of defensive stalwart Carlos Puyol and the versatile goal scorer David Villa.

He joins these other nine defensive stalwarts in the list of the Premier League's top ten most expensive defenders:

Only last season West Brom inflicted a painful defeat on us at the Hawthorns with two goals headed straight in from corners and the other after a mix up and scramble from a cross, so maybe the lads have been working hard on this facet of their football, with our old central defensive stalwart Steve Bould the perfect man to drill them on the training ground.

Jose Mourinho was without defensive stalwarts John Terry and Petr Cech, who was recuperating from the injury he sustained at Reading, and saw his team fall behind

We all know that the Frenchman likes the game to be played a certain way and even though the last year or two has seen the Gunners get better at the less attractive parts of the game, perhaps helped by the appointment of another former defensive stalwart Steve Bould as Wenger's assistant, Adams feels that the current Arsenal team are still too weak at the back.

He then doubled down on the offensive end by signing Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon, two shooters hardly known as defensive stalwarts.

Coffee is the steadfast defensive stalwart against a hangover's offensive onslaught.

The butt of many jokes over the years, the Raiders haven't fielded a competent team in some time, but with Carr leading a young core that also includes Amari Cooper and defensive stalwart Khalil Mack, they are a dangerous opponent every week.

Birmingham's Alex McLeish wants to bring Celtic's central defensive stalwart Bobo Balde south of the border.

However, it appears as though the Portuguese tactician has options, as Southampton are reportedly open to listening to offers for captain and defensive stalwart Jose Fonte.

Although Super Bowl MVP Von Miller will likely get the franchise tag if the Broncos don't get a deal done, the team would also like to keep defensive stalwarts Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan.

City look set to be boosted by the return of their captain and best centre back Vincent Kompany while Spurs might start to feel the loss of their own defensive stalwart Jan Vertonghen.

His no - nonsense approach has seen him take the mantle of defensive stalwart after the sale of Daneil Agger.

Captain and defensive stalwart Loic Perrin was a notable absentee, while Fabien Lemoine also missed out due to suspension.

Italy's last tournament success came in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where defensive stalwarts Alessandro Nesta and Fabio Cannavaro lead the team to glory.

Kidd - Gilchrist, a low - maintenance defensive stalwart, takes the court next.

In fact, line crossing sometimes feels like part of the genome among the NBA's fiercest defensive stalwarts.

Defensive stalwarts like three - year starter Tanner Ward and linemen Cruz Lara, Justin Viega, and Tyler May did the dirty work and led Bulldogs at all levels from all classes as shining examples of what being a Bulldog is all about.

Star Player (s): Current captain Sam Donald, top - scorer Julian Austin and defensive stalwart Anthony Beddows.

Despite suffering from injuries last season which saw the Belgian miss a total of eight Premier League games, Spurs defensive stalwart Alderweireld should put in some very impressive performances for the Lilywhites this year, as Mauricio Pochettino's side look to improve on the second - place finish they secured last season.

Even with defensive stalwart MDS, right side of the Juventus backline will be under siege all night long.

He's going to get few chances against a stingy City defense that should see new signing Mangala start next to defensive stalwart Vincent Kompany, which is why he'll need to be more accurate than the 38.6 % accuracy he's been clocking so far.

That may well come as a culture shock for Sánchez but, on the evidence we've seen recently, he has the physical and mental toughness to take it in his stride and become the club's next defensive stalwart.

Recent reports in the British media are suggesting that Manchester City have emerged as favourites to land the Italian defensive stalwart.

Choose from three character classes: the stout defensive Stalwart, the agile and versatile Waracle, or the drunkenly unhinged Beerzerker.

That leaves Power Financial and Potash Corp. to complete our list of defensive stalwarts.

The 29 - year - old has now started the last eight games for Chelsea, keeping out defensive stalwart John Terry who returned to the bench for the 2 - 0 win over Southampton on Sunday.

When the Giants signed Mike Matheny to be a defensive stalwart at the expense of offense, I was so very angry.

Also, The Guardian has reported that the spuds have lost their Belgian centre back Jan Vertonghen to knee ligament damage and he has been their defensive stalwart and why they have conceded the fewest goals in the league.

Ghoulam has been a defensive stalwart for the Serie A side over the last two seasons, and he continues to play a prominent role for them this year in their bid to land silverware.

The Arturo Vidal - to - Arsenal rumours seem to be slipping away, although it is quite clear from the 28 year - olds performances at the Copa America that he is far from being the defensive stalwart we appear to need.

In 80 minutes of play in regulation and 20 more in overtime, neither Franklin nor Davis could capitalize on the few opportunities that were presented to the two teams that were defensive stalwarts all season long, allowing a combined 19 goals in 43 games.

Man of the Match: Kept his composure all match, became a defensive stalwart in the first - half and the main attacking outlet in the second, Sean Goss gave everything on the night, it's a shame he couldn't lift those around him to the same level of intensity.

But seeing Higuain be decisive against his former team — again — and Juventus defend and play textbook catenaccio even with some of its defensive stalwarts not playing might have been the biggest thing to come out of this.

Jonas Olsson has been a defensive stalwart for the Baggies in recent years.

Almost at the same same time as Royal Blue skipper and defensive stalwart, Benedikt Höwedes, was announcing his decision not to take up offers of employment in the Premier League and Serie A, rumours began to circulate that attacking midfield starlet, Max Meyer, is contemplating a future in England.

Diego Simeone possesses quality options all over the pitch, but given his side have the second - best defensive record in Europe's top five leagues — letting in just 11 goals all season — we had to acknowledge one of their defensive stalwarts when selecting this side.

Arsenal fans will be hoping lessons will have been learnt from last season, harsh ones at that, although, what with Arsene Wenger resigned to letting many of his defensive stalwarts go over the summer and only bringing in one replacement in the form of Laurent Koscienly, we have our doubts.

The three man midfield of De Rossi, Pjanic and summer signing Kevin Strootman have brought the impressive combination of both skill and steel to this Roma squad, while the addition of Mehdi Benatia from Udinese and the rejuvenation of Douglas Maicon and Federico Balzaretti under Garcia, have turned Roma into a defensive stalwart thus far.