Sentences with phrase «deployed as a defensive midfielder»

While predominately being deployed as a defensive midfielder the German was also able to register five goals in the league.

I really want to see Kolasinac deployed as a defensive midfielder.

Luiz can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder as well as a centre back and with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Arsenal are in real need of a solid footballer.

He plays for CSKA Moscow and until just a few month ago he was normally deployed as a defensive midfielder but now plays as a forward.

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Throughout his career so far, the midfielder has shown that he is capable of playing in central area of the pitch, with the midfielder being deployed as an attacking midfielder, central and defensive midfielder.

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.

My suggestion is that if Sanchez can learn that, he has the potential to do it much better than giroud does because he is faster off the mark and can dribble.he's too honest in his running so I disagree with those that think it's the set up of the team that failed him.his movement is still a little naive for the premier league Secondly on the left wide argument.Wenger is jamming attacking midfielder out there so as to provide cover for the defensive midfielder using two box to box battlers.it only makes sense because we have lots of them and it can be effective if well mastered.the catch is sacrificing a winger for the the attacking midfielder.if your memory serves you well you'll remember that artetas downward spiral began when teams noticed he was the hub for our possession and started deploying their number 10 to press him.it's been working for ages and can be used on any defensive midfielder regardless of the size so You'll end up with your much cried for cavarlho, kedihra, bender, schneiderline, and every other one passing sideways and backward because of the pressure so I personally appreciate the innovative move but Again appeal to Ramsey and Wilshire to take their job more serious.

Eric Dier, 22, who joined Spurs from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2014 has excelled since being deployed as a defensive - midfielder and is thriving in his new role alongside Moussa Dembele.

Often deployed off the front for club and country — even in defensive midfield under Van Gaal — Rooney's career is one that has stuttered in recent seasons as his goal tally fell and all - round contribution slipped close to unacceptable levels.

Also, given the long - term injuries sustained by Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, defensive midfielder Lucas was deployed as a centre - back in Liverpool's game against Leicester City recently.

They are still desperately in need of central defensive reinforcements, often having to deploy converted midfielders such as Javier Mascherano and Alex Song at the back as cover for skipper Carles Puyol, who has been absent for much of the last two season with a variety of injuries.

Why not deploy him as the arrow - head in the midfield, where his attacking / defensive capabilities would not let the team down?