Sentences with phrase «him the focal point up»

With potential transfer funds from the sale of Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang, coupled with a desire to make him the focal point up top next season, it could be a more attractive proposal compared to potentially sitting on the bench at Chelsea for large periods of the season.

That left Germany with no real focal point up front and so despite completely dominating possession they were unable to make much headway in front of goal.

No matter how frustrating we find Olivier Giroud at times when he fluffs a finish or for his lack of pace, the first half yesterday shows just how much he gives the team a focal point up front.

Elsewhere, the Telegraph add that Alexis Sanchez, Andrea Belotti and a surprise candidate in Christian Benteke are also options, although it's added that the latter would only be signed to compliment another striker rather than be brought in to be the focal point up front.

A natural goalscorer, he would certainly add a clinical edge up front for Madrid, but the decision will have to be made whether or not they're willing to splash out on him to be their focal point up top.

Rooney's natural tendency to drop off and come deep to find the ball served him fine when playing with a striker partner, but as the team's main focal point up top needs to remain furthest forward in order to get on the end of chances.

Fulham weren't pretty and they weren't very effective either, and without their focal point up front in Bobby Zamora — and he will be sorely missed as the majority of Fulham's forward play went directly through him — Mark Hughes will struggle to squirm goals out of Fulham.

Slimani may have only scored 13 goals in 46 games for Leicester but he would provide Rafael Benitez's with a focal point up front.

So, I work on bringing the focal point up higher — collar bone and higher actually.

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With the NRA and NRA - backed politicians becoming a focal point of the conversation around gun control, people and companies are standing up to say «enough» as they join in the rapidly growing NRA boycott.

Bud Light is so bullish on «Dilly Dilly» that it is making the made - up medieval beer toast the focal point of three new ads that will climax with a 60 - second Super Bowl spot.

Much like Ripley in the Alien franchise, 30 Rock «s refusal to shine a spotlight on feminism ended up making it a focal point of the show.

In the three aspects of ministry that have been before us so far, we have found focal images that lift up the principal points about meaning.

It was a focal point for many during the aftermath, rescue and clean - up workers often meeting there several times a day for prayers.

What he possibly might end up doing is building a focal point for Americans to focus their anger or retribution if something happens.

Church people, like everyone else in America, have grown up on an ideology of competitive individualism coupled with a sense of loyalty, and the local congregation has been the focal point, of effort.

I followed the edge of the painting up and around; skipping, for now, the faces — the focal point.

Introduced as a limited pop - up concept in March, under the direction of acclaimed Executive Chef Franck Desplechin, the Grill has been widely praised and will become the focal point for dining experiences within the hotel.

While it's not entirely clear what the Portugal international's reasoning is, it is suggested that he is keen to be the focal point of Zinedine Zidane's side, which may mean playing up front more often.

In brief peeks behind the curtain that Lynch keeps up, Oakland is always the focal point.

Arsenal need a focal point striker someone who could operate in tight spaces, lean into defenders hold the ball up with skills and control allowing his wide players like Sanchez and Walcott to make runs into the box and hence sustain pressure on the opposition.

Our problems are further forward, neither wingers give much cover to the full backs and we just look confused up front with no focal point.

With a high - volume passing attack in Oakland, it wouldn't be surprising if he continues to be the focal point in that offense and these numbers hold up throughout the year.

Zaha claimed another two assists, taking his Premier League tally to nine for the season, while Benteke's hold - up play was the focal point for most of Palace's attacks.

Now it's the playoffs and the defensive intensity ramped up even further... no way he can find success while being the focal point of a teams defense on one leg

He is a target for the opposition and with Ramsey out, he did become of focal point for our build up play.

In turn, it will be important that he doesn't upset the balance created in the side, as with Dembele and Coutinho currently sidelined with injuries, there will be a transitional period of bringing them in and developing their game to become focal points in the Barca line - up.

You do realize we play with a focal point that can link up with the wide players and bring our midfielders into the game?

Our wingbacks getting upfield and crossing seemed pointless (crossing actually getting better), high balls up field seemed pointless and sanchez positioning on the counters was also pointless; Sanchez got the benefit of more space because besiktas was pushing forward for an equaliser in the second half, however we will not have the same opportunities n other games, i strongly feel he would have a joy ride on the leftside of our attack, with sanago or a new signing like a welbeck as the focal point.

Dillon has been the focal point of Boston College's offense all season and racked up 1,432 yards and 13 touchdowns on more than five yards per carry.

Please idiots stop commenting on Giroud if you wish to finish 4 th then support him, if you want to win the PL the he had 4 chances 3 sitters, how many of those chances would Martinez, Falco, Cavani score that's the difference between a top side, and Wiltshire May as well sat at home with me, awful couldn't lace Febregas boots and never will, the balance of the side was good today although we had bo tempo and no focal point, swop play ozil in the middle leave Wiltshire off, and Sanchez left, and Cavani up front then play chambers DM SORTED

Consider also that he is unlikely to have a prominent role in the World Cup due to Messi being the focal point of the Argentina squad, and won't have that platform to shine just before the summer mercato opens up.

But for a guy with his gifts, Williams should have been tallying up more easy baskets — he wasn't ever the focal point of the offense, but on some level shouldn't need to be to offer better production.

Both of them are the absolute focal point of their respective championships and the build up to them is huge.

The 29 - year - old would provide a lethal focal point to create something out of the chances put up by Eden Hazard or Pedro.

The differences between himself and Druissi are stark, but the fact Mancini has turned to him as a physical focal point ahead of what some predict as a world class talent in the making, has undoubtedly altered the way Zenit set up.

Christian Benteke — 6.5 Set up Coutinho for a chance in the opening minutes of the game, and provided a good focal point for the team's attack as well as providing a valuable outlet when the ball was cleared forward.

He was the focal point of our attack because his technique and vision on the ball more than made up for any limitations imposed by chronic dwarfism.

He was regularly in the ear of the referee, constantly tried to gee his team up and was the focal point for the team to play round up front.

We might have had a more focal point with Giroud in there, but I think that would just have meant Leicester pushing up because Giroud doesn't threaten to get behind them and they would be happier to make it about dealing with crosses and a physical battle.

I mean, this is 2018 not 1988 — you can win in England without a focal point who wins high balls up the pitch.

Malaga's number 12 played all 90 minutes and was isolated up front but was the focal point in attack.

During his first campaign with Arsenal the striker notched up 27 goals in just over 30 appearances, being the focal point in the Gunners reserve and youth sides.

They've been lining up in a 4 -2-3-1 formation of late, which sees Peter Crouch as their main focal point in attack.

Up front, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has allayed any fears about his age or ability to adapt to new surroundings, scoring six goals in eleven appearances thus far and being the focal point in attack that the team needs.

Until Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial link up with the squad, it will be impossible to say how Mourinho will set out his first - choice front four but whether it's as the focal point through the middle or as part of a more fluid, position - switching arrangement, the stage looks set for Mkhitaryan to shine.

After sharing some alarming statistics about the unfitness of both potential military recruits and a significant portion of those already in the military, Mission Readiness argues that «[w] ith children consuming up to half of their daily calories while at school and out of sight of their parents, schools should be a focal point in the nation's effort to combat childhood obesity.»

The hat is the focal point of the costume, but you could also dress baby up in a cute orange shirt or onesie, or a fall / Halloween print, for maximum effect.

Each network provides a focal point for a community of experts and enables them to network, share knowledge and keep up to date in their particular industry or profession.

The grand jury decision has made Staten Island a focal point of worldwide attention, bringing up issues of race and law enforcement.