Sentences with phrase «deployed in a defensive midfield»

MF Adrien Rabiot, 6 — Deployed in defensive midfield, it was solid but unspectacular stuff.

Isco was left out and Sergio Ramos deployed in defensive midfield with Sami Khedira hopelessly trying to regain possession.

Reece Oxford was deployed in a defensive midfield capacity for the opening game at Arsenal last season and was magnificent.

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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.

When we see Coquelin put in a shift in defensive midfield, it is really evident to see what Arsenal had been lacking when Arteta was deployed there.

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.

yes we are a team to deploy 2 dm's in tough matches, it just hasn't worked because in recent times we've had sub par defensive midfielders like Arteta an Flamini.An tell me something what happens when / if Coquelin gets injured?

There you go with the assumption that we'll deploy 4 -1-4-1 next season... Ever consider we landed on that because our personnel dictated such in the fact our only defensive option in midfield (coquelin) can not provide the «traded support» in a deep midfield two?

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.

In That case Wilsahre will be deployed at the base with a defensive midfielder.

In an era, once again, of aggressively offensive full backs (thank you Dani Alves) and with very few defensive superstars on the level of Bonucci or Hummels knocking about, deploying a midfield battler seems the smart option.

Stephen El Shaarawy fared more than decently against Udinese having netted his first Serie A goal but the 18 - year old sensation may be deployed alongside Aquilani behind Cassano in order to widen the shape that ensures midfield can properly cover the defensive line.

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.

However until any concrete transfer is to occur, Spurs will deploy Dier in the defensive midfield role alongside Ryan Mason who will take up a box to box role, having put up a good performance against Stoke.

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.

On a personal note, Milner was deployed in a central midfield role against Athletic, moving back into the position from the defensive berth he's mainly operated in over the last 12 months.

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 seems to favour deploying a three - man midfield, and we should expect to see Carrick (or perhaps Schneiderlin or Blind) at the base of the three in the more defensive role.

To protect the 1 - 0 advantage and control the midfield, Wenger deployed a more defensive - minded 4 -2-3-1 with Alex Song and Emmanuel Frimpong (on the heels of his impressive performance at Liverpool) sitting in front of the defense.

A defensive midfielder prior to the arrival of Bielsa, the Argentinian moved Martinez back to play in defence; a position he has continued to be deployed in at Bayern Munich, first under Pep Guardiola and now Carlo Ancelotti.

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

Coach Bert van Marwijk usually deploys two defensive midfielders (however controversial it might be among the fan base), Nigel De Jong and Mark Van Bommel in front of his back four.