Sentences with phrase «front of the back line»

As unfortunate as it may be, Lucas is incapable of playing alone in front of the back line while other range forward into the attack.

In my view, Wenger already has a mid-field dominator in Kolasanic, whose mobility and size are useful in front of the back line and behind Ozil.

Yann M'Vila offers excellent cover in front of the back line and has broken into the France team at just 20.

Metro have employed their own experts and the stats on Wenger's options to put forward what they think will be our starting XI against Leicester City today and they have given Chambers the nod over Holding to partner Ko0scielny in defence, with new signing Granit Xhaka replacing Coquelin in front of the back line.

This is why people want Carvalho so that he can stay in front of the back line and allow Ramsey or Wilshere to roam freely up and down the pitch.

With the Union U17 and U19 teams, Conte played mostly in front of the back line, but has been used more as a central defender since.

His role as an anchorman in front of the back line is vital to Vanney's clan as he provides security and experience; he can move in between the central defenders transforming it into a three - man back line and can also send long balls which overcome the lines of pressure formed by the opponents.

Winston Reid and Angelo Ogbonna are set to form the central defensive partnership with Cheik Kouyate and Mark Noble planted in front of the back line.

Obi Mikel is still enjoying his resurgence under Guus Hiddink and sat in front of the back line the experienced midfielder fought with Affelay.

They'll want to be compact, not give Arsenal space but also ensure that all of the football is played in front of their back line and not with any balls in behind.