Sentences with phrase «in central defensive»

Likewise, Azpilicueta has been Antonio Conte's goto man playing in the central defensive role primarily.

Sherwood has options in the central defensive midfield position with the likes of Gueye and Sanchez.

As Ramon has said above — if you have good positional sense you don't need a lot of pace in that central defensive position.

Kyle Walker was at his blistering best at Goodison Park, continuing his impressive form from the international break, but this time played on the right flank rather than in the central defensive trio.

It's clear that we are in need of improvement in the central defensive areas and desperately need a consistent goalscorer.

Likewise, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal are expected to retain their right and left - back positions from the weekend win over Stoke, though we predict one change in the central defensive department.

The 27 - year - old has efficiently featured in the central defensive and right wing - back positions this term, and he is now at the peak of his game after having earned valuable domestic and European experience.

The Argentine secured his move to the Far East after eight - and - a-half seasons with Barcelona, where he managed 333 appearances, most of which came in a central defensive position.

As a result of the move, Coquelin has also been reunited with former Gunners teammate Gabriel, who swapped the north London side for the Mestalla last summer after he found himself similarly out - of - favour in the central defensive department under Wenger.

Spurs are currently short in the central defensive department following a straight red card to Davinson Sanchez, and this could potentially see Ben Davies feature in the back three.

Likewise, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk have been the preferred picks in the central defensive department, but with the former sidelined, Dejan Lovren is an automatic choice to slot alongside the Reds» record signing.

Judging from yesterday's game I hope the boss realises we need steel and commanding presence in the central defensive position and a proven striker.

So the Frenchman has a tough choice to make in his central defensive line up, although I am sure that it is a choice he is glad to have after seeing our Big Flipping German Per Mertesacker limp off with an ankle problem against Reading last weekend.

We are a bit thin in the central defensive area and our deficincies were there for all to see against Atletico Madrid, so bringing in one more centre back for cover is something Rafa should seriously consider whether that be a fresh faced youngster like Ryan Shawcross or a hugely experienced option in the shape of the likes of Campbell or his Pompey teammate Syvlain Distin.

We have even allowed ourselves to play both Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac out of position in central defensive roles, but the crazy thing is we allowed Gabriel Paulista to leave during this time, and now look set to allow Shkodran Mustafi to leave also.

Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have both featured in the position in their early Manchester United careers; however, Louis van Gaal is eager to develop the pair's experience and partnership in central defence, and they were both deployed only in the central defensive role in the Dutchman's debut Old Trafford campaign.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will allow Thomas Vermaelen to leave in the summer but only once he has brought in a central defensive addition to offer back - up to first choice pair Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

Not exact matches

Even in defensive emergencies the Hebrew people were assiduously to seek God's guidance as the key rather than to rely on human power and agency as central.

Throughout his career so far, the midfielder has shown that he is capable of playing in central area of the pitch, with the midfielder being deployed as an attacking midfielder, central and defensive midfielder.

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So again, we have done well in our only central defensive signing.

In fact, the boss is so determined to field chambers regularly that he has got his name penciled down for three positions in right back, central defense and defensive midfielIn fact, the boss is so determined to field chambers regularly that he has got his name penciled down for three positions in right back, central defense and defensive midfielin right back, central defense and defensive midfield.

We do have some good news with the return of our summer signing Shkodran Mustafi who comes staright back in to renew his central defensive pairing with Koscielny.

I WANT HIM SOLD and a better REAL defensive central midfielder, who CAN DEFEND, installed in his place.

With Arsenal already looking as short as a sausage dog in defence, with Gabriel and Per Mertesacker ruled out for quite a while, not even Arsene Wenger would think it was a good idea to let one of the few central defensive options left at the Emirates leave the club, whether om a temporary or permanent basis.

Jose Giminez at Athletico Madrid, one half of this season's best central defensive pairing in Europe - hardly conceded any goals in La Liga or the Champions League this season.

In the summer, Arsenal fans and pundits cried out for Wenger to sign experienced centre backs and a solid central defensive midfielder, yet Wenger rejected these notions, as he chose not to bring either iIn the summer, Arsenal fans and pundits cried out for Wenger to sign experienced centre backs and a solid central defensive midfielder, yet Wenger rejected these notions, as he chose not to bring either inin.

Apart from the fact that we no longer have a competent Manager i, m afraid the real problem on the playing side stems from a real lack of quality, particularly at centre back and in defensive midfield.There is absolutely no point in trying to replace Sanchez when our central defence is useless.

Despite the fact that in recent weeks QPR's defence has shown signs of improvement Harry Redknapp is right to target a new central defensive capture to help further solidify the club's leaky back - line.

The run - and - gun style that is not conducive to sound defensive play loses some of its firepower, and the green defense and porous goaltending can't keep the puck out of the net enough to get the wins the Stars need to compete in the Central Division.

In central midfield, Michael Carrick showed his wortth for England against Lithuania and should be brought in as one of the more defensive options for the match against Italy, who have plenty of quality in that area of the pitcIn central midfield, Michael Carrick showed his wortth for England against Lithuania and should be brought in as one of the more defensive options for the match against Italy, who have plenty of quality in that area of the pitcin as one of the more defensive options for the match against Italy, who have plenty of quality in that area of the pitcin that area of the pitch.

Much more composed than his central defensive partner, but was slightly fortunate not to concede a penalty in the second half.

Jan Vertonghen remains absent, but Kevin Wimmer has impressed in recent weeks and months, and his presence alongside Toby Alderweireld and ahead of Hugo Lloris makes for an excellent central defensive trio.

Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers has improved his central midfield options over the summer with experienced England international James Milner offering Liverpool a versatile weapon whilst last summer's addition Emre Can has matured into a player who's best position is in a defensive enforcer role.

Bad news for Arsenal fans, as Arsene Wenger has voiced his happiness over Arsenal's current options in central - defence, and therefore won't be in the summer transfer market for any new additions to the defensive position.

As tough as it may be, if Wenger manages to sign a world - class defensive midfielder and a world - class central defender in January and add more stability to the side, it will make for a really good foundation for the team to be much stronger next season.

The club's first choice central defensive pairing of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker proved very capable last term and Manolas may be an intelligent option to bring in as back - up.

Chelsea have conceded 17 goals in Premier League action this season, only Sunderland have let in more, with Jose Mourinho opting more recently to use Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma as his central defensive partnership, with captain John Terry having been dropped on a number of occasions.

In turn, he has established himself as a highly important figure at the club, showing his versatility to adapt to a central defensive role to fill a gap that will most certainly need addressing in the upcoming transfer window next montIn turn, he has established himself as a highly important figure at the club, showing his versatility to adapt to a central defensive role to fill a gap that will most certainly need addressing in the upcoming transfer window next montin the upcoming transfer window next month.

In the next season we could spend even more, and considering that other areas are well stocked except for defensive midfield and central defence, I believe we will spend big in acquiring a defensive midfieldeIn the next season we could spend even more, and considering that other areas are well stocked except for defensive midfield and central defence, I believe we will spend big in acquiring a defensive midfieldein acquiring a defensive midfielder.

When Pires scrapped home a goal in an FA Cup final in 2003 when our central defensive pairing of Martin Keown — who required injections in every bit of him to play — and Oleg Luzhny played a blinder.

We lack defensive quality and creativity in Central midfield.

Chelsea were spotted using an unorthodox 4 -2-4 formation during pre-season — a system Conte is yet to deploy in the Premier League — and Luiz could easily play as a central defender or as a defensive minded central midfielder.

And he reckons that the whole defensive side of the Arsenal team are in great form, as he told Arsenal Player after the Bournemouth match made it three clean sheets from four games and his central defensive pairing with Gabriel showed more signs of improvement.

Louis van Gaal changed his tactics to try to surprise Arsenal and counter his team's defensive problems, with three central defenders and with Luke Shaw and Valencia playing as wing backs in a midfield five, with Rooney and van Persie up front.

But he has found first - team opportunities harder to come by in the Premier League this season, appearing only 10 times in the league as Adrian Mariappa and Alex Pearce have been the central defensive pairing preferred by manager Brian McDermott.

If Arsenal stick with three centre backs then Mustafi must be considered a far better choice for the third birth alongside Kos and Holding rather then Monreal.Kolasinac has to come back in at left eing - back and Bellerin revert to the right.Midfield is a very different matter.Arsenal still desperately need a proper defensive central player.Ozil in this current side can not be considered anything more than a luxury.All of Bournemouth's creativity will come down the flanks so it's necessary to put players on to the pitch who are prepared to fulfill their defensive duties.This also means that unless Ramsey can work out that he's playing in midfield not as a number 10 he has no place on the team either.

If they opt to play with only two central defenders in the back, they should have a very disciplined defensive midfielder to protect the defenders.

Positions Covered Adequately — The only position we will be short of is in the 3 Man central defensive positions but Calum Chambers sits on the bench to deputize for any of the three players in case of suspension and injury.

guys look i am going to sound ridiculous but arsene is going to sign a defender and not a central defensive midfielder cause arteta and flamini are both in wenger's good books as these players have settled for the fourth they hit 30 or maybe the mediocrity mind has pulled an hamstring on the club, it seems that Wenger played a game of «expected» but it itself is now derail course so therefore pressure mounted up looks like he is heading for the french market under 10 million valuation» JUST MY PREDICTION»