Sentences with phrase «in central defence»

Though primarily a right - back, the Spanish international can play in central defence and in midfield as well, making him a very versatile and experienced addition to any squad.

I also want to see Chambers in central defence during pre-season, he's good on the ball but should improve his decision making.

Furthermore he should stick with the current system of three players in central defence.

We have height and experience in central defence, but lack pace, which is such an important ingredient in the modern game.

He is best in central defence where his height and size are needed.

Elsewhere, there's an obvious space in central defence.

Let's hope we manage to get another body in central defence.

So is it time for the boss to do what he suggested this season and steer the youngster towards a career in central defence?

So really, if not for these injuries, we are stacked in central defence.

But the German and his partner in central defence Laurent Koscielny might well have a tougher task on their hands tonight against Manchester United.

Defence Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos look certainties to be starting in central defence for the clash while Dani Carvajal should occupy his place in the right... [Read more...]

However, a slight complication in this case is that BFG might not be first - choice in central defence for very long.

In defence, Wenger is likely to switch to a four - at - the - back formation, and this may see Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi keep their places in central defence with Hector Bellerin and Sead Kolasinac occupying the full - back positions.

The omission of Manchester City's Micah Richards seems odd, especially given the injury to Kyle Walker and his ability to play in central defence as well as right - back.

As a result of the hamstring injury to Gabriel, Arsenal are most likely to play Per Mertesacker in central defence alongside Laurent Koscielny, which is a bit suicidal if you ask me.

An all - time great at Barcelona, Carles Puyol is an unsurprising choice in central defence here after great form and leadership skills for Guardiola at the Nou Camp.

Toffees captain Phil Jagielka misses out as Manchester United's Phil Jones takes his place in central defence, whilst new # 16m Arsenal signing Danny Welbeck is also absent after picking up an ankle injury in training.

So it was great to have Koscielny back with Mertesacker in central defence and Wenger gave the back four some extra protection by playing Coquelin in midfield with Flamini.

Liverpool are in clear need of signings in central defence after some unconvincing displays from the likes of Dejan Lovren, Martin Skrtel and Mamadou Sakho so far, and could revive their interest in one - time target Inigo Martinez.

Just who will be playing in central defence against Aston Villa this Friday?

Wenger definitely needs more options in central defence and it would free Elneny to return to his preferred midfield position.

Arsenal only signed a new left - back in the summer, bringing in Sead Kolasinac on a free, though they did also sell Kieran Gibbs to West Brom so could be keen to add more depth in that area as Nacho Monreal is increasingly used in central defence.

Two of those signings started the match, with German International Per Mertesacker starting in central defence after the unfortunate injury to Thomas Vermaelen, ruling him out for around 2 months.

Having said that we still have Debuchy, Monreal and Jenkinson who can do a Job in Central Defence in case our first Four Central defenders all got injured at the same time.

Defence will be a concern again, and it will be interesting too see, if Arsenal stick with Andre Santos at left - back, or start with Koscielny in central defence, and Vermaelen at left - back.

So with that being said, I would really like to see Koscielny partnering Gabriel in central defence when Steve McClaren brings his Newcastle team to the Emirates.

Vlaar cost Villa almost # 4m when they signed him from Feyenoord three years ago and they are adequately covered in central defence now.

Filling our other spot in central defence is a Uruguay international who was hugelu influential as Atletico won the title last term and has been equally as strong this time around and beats Pepe into the team.

This gave us the partnership in central defence of Gallas and Vermaelen with Senderos, Silvestre and Song as cover all of which sat well with me.

Why did Wenger delay to change to 3 players in the central defence when he could see things were going awfully wrong?

Loew is expected to pair up Hamburg's Jonathan Tah and Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi in central defence with Hector and Sebastian Rudy designated to the left and right fullback positions respectively.

What a world class performance by the entire Arsenal team today, but specifically well done to our two boys at the back in central defence.

For most of his 12 years at Old Trafford, the former West Ham United star was partnered in central defence by Nemanja Vidic, who has also left the club.

Reports from the Daily Mirror last month suggested that Manchester United could also be interested in Stones, but since then, it appears that Chelsea are alone in their pursuit of the England international, who would make an ideal long - term replacement for the ageing John Terry in central defence.

Arsenal needed to strengthen and upgrade this summer, and by the looks of this graphic, it appears as though they are doing so in central defence with Mustafi likely to establish himself as the top - choice partner for Laurent Koscielny moving forward.

In turn, that leaves Arsene Wenger with the likely solution of fielding Calum Chambers and summer signing Rob Holding in central defence, while fellow new boy Granit Xhaka could make his debut in midfield.

But Nacho plays a lot now in central defence and in a three - man system I see him in there.

Leon Balogun who has recovered from injury will continue in central defence with his regular partner William Troost - Ekong while Brian Idowu will retain his position in left - back.

Three goals were surrendered and Pontus Jansson was lost, meaning that young Hugo Diaz, who made his league debut against Preston, will likely lineup alongside Paudie O'Connor in central defence toight.

On a not totally unrelated subject I think Seb Squilacci is a very nice guy and a fine person but he may never do in central defence.

Things have got easier in central defence, with Holding - Kos - Mustafi looking like a good back 3, with back - up possibly coming from Chambers, Monreal, and Gabriel (Although that's not good enough if it's long - term injuries).

Improvement is inevitable for Gabriel who must do so to stand a chance in Brazil competitive (defensive) positions in central defence with the likes of Miranda, David Luiz and Marquinhos in contention.

James Milner has spent most of the season at left back, while Lucas Leiva has recently spent time in central defence because of issues in those areas.

Coach Karel Jarolím will have to make changes in central defence as captain Tomáš Sivok and regular partner Jakub Brabec are missing.

He angrily wondered how how Wenger could put Monreal and Kolasinac in central defence and leave an accomplished centre back like Mertesacker on the bench.

Wenger should leave Elneny in midfield and instead, use Welbeck in Central Defence.

In big games with two Koscielnys in central defence alongside Bellerin, Cech and Monreal, plus Xhaka covering them and even Elneny partnering him — that is a closed shop and when we nick a goal lead in a cup game we're going into the next round.

O'Shea may be an excellent promoter of spirit, but O'Neill dropped him to the bench against Italy last summer for Ireland's 1 - 0 win, and Ciaran Clark and Shane Duffy have started the last three qualifiers in central defence.

Well, if Wenger starts playing all central defenders in central defence that is.

A formidable force in central defence for the Spanish giants — averaging 2 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per - game, as well as scoring an overall rating in the competition of 7.27.