That sentiment can be expanded to include
the entire midfield and attack.
Not exact matches
The bottom line this summer in Arsenal signings is Le Prof MUST sign a top quality holding /
attacking midfielder of Goretzka's caliber to fully complement his
entire starting XI team next season
and just limits himself to the signings of Kolasinac
and Lacazette alone which if he does without signing a top quality holding /
attacking midfielder, his starting XI team next season could be understrength at
midfield as Santi Cazorla won't be available in the first half of the season
and Elneny can't be relied on to deliver high performances for Arsenal on consistent basis.
The 29 - year - old displayed his true capabilities in the build up to Ernesto Valverde's side's first goal, as the defensive
midfielder showcased something he's displayed throughout his
entire career: extreme calmness in possession
and a key eye for starting
attacks.
He commanded the
entire midfield in the game
and his cool
and composed presence allowed Pogba to concentrate on the
attacking forays.
A sensational bursting run down Tottenham's vulnerable right saw Moreno hit his first goal for the club; his left foot would become a trademark of his
attacking flair; a John - Arne Riise-esque ability to hit the ball with ferocity means he's always a danger when the ball comes to him outside the box,
and his presence down the left hand flank when, throughout Rodgers»
entire tenure, the closest thing Liverpool had to a combative defensive
midfielder was Lucas,
and he didn't afford much cover to either flank.
With the exception of perhaps Miranda, Inter's
entire back line could use a reset; the
midfield seems rather thin
and young;
and the club lacks a viable option in
attack if (God forbid) Mauro Icardi misses time due to an injury.
United struggled to assert themselves — both in the game
and over the
entire season — with particular difficulty in linking
midfield to
attack.