Sentences with phrase «improved backline»

Right now, the Seagulls don't have the attacking options to break through an improved backline or to beat Lukasz Fabianski in the Swansea goal.

According to The Mirror, Chelsea are keen to improve their backline with a man who Conte will be very familiar with.

Despite spending over # 70million on central defenders Nicolás Otamendi and Eliaquim Managala in recent years, neither has been overly impressive, and the fact that the defence has been ripped apart with alarming regularity by the likes of Leicester, Tottenham, Stoke, Liverpool (twice) and, in the weekend just gone, Southampton has meant that improving the backline has become a major priority for the incoming manager.

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Spurs would surely rather sell Chiriches abroad than to a Premier League rival, not to mention their fiercely hated north London neighbours, so Arsene Wenger may have to look elsewhere for a new addition to improve his side's struggling backline.

Simply put, Gabriel was a stalwart in a much - improved Arsenal backline.

After a solid first season, Marcos Rojo should be first choice for the Red Devils next season in an improved - looking backline.

A player valued roughly at # 20m, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels is undoubtedly one of the best centre - backs in the world at the moment and one who would greatly improve this current United backline.

Bar the much improved Smalling, who has become the leader in the backline, they are the sort of players who may need upgrading but have served their side well all year.

Hummels» arrival would immediately improve the whole backline.