Sentences with phrase «in holding midfield»

The first is the fact that the Egyptian midfielder really is an all action player who will give everything and run all day in that holding midfield role.

We do however, need cover in holding midfield.

Here I review three alternatives we could sign in the holding midfield role.

He then enjoyed a terrific 2015 - 16 campaign in holding midfield that saw him make an impact for club and country.

Calum Chambers also looked good in the holding midfield position.

A good New Year if we bring in a holding midfielder of a different profile to what we have, and a defender.

Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic had featured in the holding midfield for Manchester United in the match.

As each week passes, Dier is looking better and better in the holding midfield role, and tonight was no different.

If the impending signing does go through, it is not certain that Sané would play as a centre back, with the twenty - eight - year - old also capable of playing in the holding midfield role.

The midfield had Busquets back in the holding midfielder role with Xavi and Fabregas to keep him company.

In come Jack Wilshere, Walcott and Giroud and we also have the combative Coquelin in the holding midfield position so the young Gunners in the team can express themselves without worrying too much about leaving the defence exposed.

Jürgen Klopp's side are primed to stop a backlash in the return meeting at Etihad Stadium tonight, though Wijnaldum — who is set to feature in a holding midfield role — believes the most productive approach will be a proactive one.

This gives Mauricio Pochettino a very good opportunity to try out different combinations in the holding midfield positions.

But what can Arturo Vidal do in the holding midfield role that our own Aaron Ramsey can not do?

Pochettino prefers Victor Wanyama in holding midfield so it makes it a tight corner for Dier.

in the holding midfield deparment, i think we've got a new signing in Diaby.

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While Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps can call on a number of possible replacements for the lanky midfielder, Arsenal are lacking in the holding midfield department.

He added: «I am not sure about Wilshere in the holding midfield role.

Peter Reid believes that Jordan Henderson is the best choice for England in the holding midfield role...

It was surprising that Arsenal didn't invest in a holding midfielder in the summer, and now an injury to Francis Coquelin has left them desperately short.

A long - term target for the Gunners this defensive midfielder could be the answer to their problems, but only when manager Arsene Wenger admits there is a problem in holding midfield.

Red card to Ramsey and injury to Arteta means we are short in holding midfield position.

Depth — One area that needs to be solved, especially in the holding midfield and wing positions.

This team works in the current set up, it wasn't working with Arteta in the holding midfield role.

• Calum Chambers — Chambers is another prospect that could be introduced in holding midfield.

Jones has been played at right back, center back and even in holding midfield, yet has never looked out of place.

Dier has played superbly in a holding midfield role all season, but might spend some time at centre - back after the injury to Jan Vertonghen and this would be worthwhile practice.

Arteta leaving has left a space in the holding midfield role, which has now been taken by Xhaka, and we also have Jack Wilshere returning to the squad after a year out, not to mention Ramsey, Cazorla and Coquelin (and maybe the Ox?)

With that being said, I really think Wenger should go into the market in the summer and bring in another holding midfielder who is more fit for the role of anchoring the Gunners midfield.

Gabriel has arrived from Villarreal with the defensive issues in the squad being addressed and most importantly of all, Wenger has recalled Francis Coquelin from his loan with the midfielder excelling in the holding midfield role which has haunted the Gunners in the past.

It was believed that Napoli and other Italian clubs were interested in the holding midfielder.

The signing of Mohamed Elneny and returns of Mikel Arteta and Francis Coquelin gives Arsene Wenger more than enough options to partner Aaron Ramsey in holding midfield.

Last season, the Samba star was not only solid in the holding midfield role but also proved to be effective in the attacking third.

The 22 - year - old Mali international has made waves in holding midfield for the Austrian outfit since joining Salzburg from Real Bamako in 2015.

I expect Pochettino to mix things up a bit for this second leg ahead of the cup final on Sunday, and the first big changes to the side could be made here in the holding midfield.

'' I think he can do better in the holding midfield as it is today», the coach who recently resigned from his role as coach of Kwara United concluded.

However, you would be led to believe that Diarra may not want to join Tottenham due to their massive squad depth and especcially strong depth in the holding midfield positions.

I can, t really see him sitting in the holding midfield role and doing a «Pirlo», but you never know.

Defensively I feel this side is pretty vulnerable but a lack of options in holding midfield and centre - back mean that's what Wenger will have to go with what he's got.

In the absence of Busquets, Villareal's Rodri has been drafted into the Spain squad, and he could potentially make his debut in the holding midfield role against a star - studded German squad.

Charles Kaboré, the club's bastion in holding midfield, will miss this Thursday's match.

Therefore, I feel Pochettino needs to, and will try a different combination in the holding midfield spots.

In their opening game, a 0 - 0 draw with Uruguay, they reverted to their tried and tested (if not actually effective) 4 -2-3-1, with Jérémy Toulalan and Abou Diaby in the holding midfield roles and Yoann Gourcuff as the playmaker.

The January transfer window opens in 3 days so I hope Wenger already has set up plans to bring in another holding midfielder and a striker

Not many Gooners would disagree with his second tweak, which is a backup / partner for Francis Coquelin in the holding midfield position.