Sentences with phrase «deployed as a midfielder»

He also has very good ball control making him perfect to be deployed as a midfielder.

Well Wenger in his infinite wisdom deploys him as a midfielder in a 4 -3-3 system and due to the obsession Wenger has with the 4 -3-3 it causes no end of problems.

The 28 - year - old defender, who can also deploy as a midfielder, has been linked with a move away from the Belgian outfit after his agent confirmed that a number of European clubs are interested in Mbodji's services.

Ramos was deployed as a midfield enforcer.

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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.

Throughout his career so far, Goretzka has proved to fans that he is able to play in a variety of positions, with the player having been deployed all through the centre of the pitch, and even as a right and left midfielder on occasions.

I can also see him being deployed at times in central midfield as he was against Chelsea.

Before Sanchez was deployed as a central forward / attacking midfielder, Ozil played behind Giroud and the attacks were monotonous.

Since much is made of the formation Wenger is deploying, following the capturing of Sanchez, here's a system he could possibly use, to get the best out of Ozil: Play 4 -4-1-1, with Ramsey and Wilshere as the two midfielders.

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.

In recent games, maybe as a result of all the injuries in central midfield, we have seen Santi being deployed there and he really has shown another element of his game which I'm sure most Gooners never knew existed.

The player's versatility is one of his main strengths, as Martinez is more than capable of playing on either wing, with the 21 - year - old even being deployed as an attacking midfielder on occasions.

Brozovic is usually deployed as a box - to - box midfielder, but is very versatile and can adapt to any midfield position, and the report says that AC Milan need to offload some players to conform to the new financial regulations so Wenger has a fair chance of persuading the Italian giants to sell.

Sorry for continually being ignorant and missing the point («your» point to be precise)-- but playing one - twos with Alexis in the opposition penalty area in the Copa and being deployed at the head of Juve's midfield diamond is not convincing me that his coaches / managers see his best position as a disciplined holding midfield player.

During his career, Pastore has shown that he is capable of playing in a number of positions, with the player being primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder, right winger, left winger and central midfielder during his time as a player.

Arsenal can do without him as they have many options they are deploying and can deploy effective in the central midfield and the wide area roles he plays in.

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.

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.

It was a common tactic that even weaker opposition used to deploy against us, to apply a hard midfield press as we'd always try to play through it.

Despite lining up in a central midfield position in Quanjian's Best XI for the season, Rooney was generally deployed as a striker with 21 of his 30 appearances coming up front and the remaining nine in midfield.

In his 4 -3-3 he deployed Mata as a left - winger, but with Florent Malouda on the left side of a midfield trio and Ashley Cole playing left - back, Mata had the freedom to cut inside.

Mourinho has made it known that he wasn't a fan of the fact that Louis van Gaal had deployed the 30 - year - old as a deep - lying midfielder, a move followed through by Roy Hodgson in England's miserable Euro 2016 campaign.

Although the Belgian youngster has often been used as a wide midfielder during his Old Trafford career thus far, Van Gaal deployed the youngster in a central role behind the side's main striker versus the Champions League holders.

During his time with Schalke, Sead was deployed as a left back, centre back and also as a holding midfielder.

Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who had an interesting match as he was deployed at center back after the Gunners went down to 10 men, encouraged his followers to look forward and focus on the trip to Istanbul:

When he did feature, he was generally deployed as a winger or an attacking midfielder.

The German is a very talented attacking midfielder that can play wide or through the middle of midfield, he has also occasionally be deployed as a striker.

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.

Jordan Henderson was deployed as the deepest midfielder with both Gini Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana playing as box - to - box midfielders either side of him.

Forlán, David Villa, Thomas Müller and Ballon d'Or favourite Wesley Sneijder finished neck - and - neck -LRB-- and - neck - and - neck) in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot, but Forlán occasionally played behind Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani in Uruguay's 4 -3-1-2, Villa scored all his goals while playing from the left for Spain, Müller was deployed on the right side of a 4 -2-3-1 for Germany and Sneijder played as an advanced attacking midfielder.

And it's perhaps a strange twist of fate that Pepe, who has been deployed as a holding - midfielder in the last two clashes with Barcelona, is suspended meaning Mourinho may have his hand forced.

1) Being deployed primarily as a winger or attacking midfielder, Payet is known for his speed, ball control and vision.

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.

Although he is listed as a midfielder, much like Michu, Theo Walcott is finding himself deployed in a much more advanced role than others in the same category.

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.

Nabil Fekir is a 24 year old attacking midfielder who can also be deployed as a 2nd striker that has managed to score 12 goals in 15 matches for his current club Lyon and this has attracted the attention of various teams including: Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.

Luiz was deployed in a midfield role and impressed as his interception set Alonso away for the winning goal.

The former Everton forward, who was successfully deployed as a center midfielder, was brought down inside the box before graciously allowing his new teammate Kenny Cooper to finish the spot - kick.

He has been primarily deployed as a traditional central midfielder but if you observe his overall skill set, he could play behind the strikers or in front of the defense as a regista.

Against Ural, Swedish central midfielder Pontus Wernbloom was deployed as a central defender in a back three and will likely fill in there once more in Vasin's absence.

McClean, Krychowiak, Barry, Livermore and Phillips will play in the midfield for West Brom while Rondon will be deployed as the lone forward for them.

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 is a versatile player who is most comfortable deployed as a central midfielder but has played behind the striker and out wide in his time at Schalke.

The diminutive midfielder can be deployed in various roles in midfield and attack as he has played in both sides of the midfield as well as the attack under Sarri and his predecessors.

Liandro is mainly a left winger but he can also be deployed on the right wing, in the central attacking midfield and as a center forward as well.

As against that, at least Hodgson had the wit and wisdom to reshuffle his team to make room for Oxlade - Chamberlain and not on the left wing either where he had been deployed before but more adventurously in the very centre of midfield.

Julian can play anywhere in the attacking midfield and can also be deployed as a center forward if needed.

The Gunners are without Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky, Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla in the position, leaving Matheiu Flamini and Aaron Ramsey as the only fit players who can be deployed in midfield.