Sentences with phrase «key defender»

How long would it take for a new key defender to fit into the squad?
Chamberlain is enjoying his longest run of regular football in the first - team since joining the club thanks to him impressive displays in the new role, although with Sead Kolasinac also impressing since him move from Schalke, along with the return of key defenders, the Ox could well find himself back on the bench in the near future.
Liverpool may have reinforced their defense with two key defenders in Joe Gomez and more importantly Nathaniel Clyne.
Real Madrid will be without key defender Nacho for their derby clash with Atletico Madrid tomorrow.
Chelsea have understood that Everton will not sell Romelu Lukaku having sold key defender John Stones to Manchester City.
Geelong's experiment with key defender Harry Taylor in attack could be over, with recruit Stewart Crameri to be groomed for a key forward post.
Liverpool fans were rightly worried on Sunday when key defender Martin Skrtel was stretchered off during the Anfield side's 0 - 0 draw with Blackburn Rovers.
The Gunners are going to face Liverpool in their opening PL fixture of the new season without key defenders like Koscielny, Mertesacker and Paulista.
Ever since this summer's pre-season, we have seen some pretty strange combinations played, but no one was prepared for the insane team selection announced one hour before the Liverpool debacle While nothing can explain, let alone justify, leaving our only two summer signings on the bench for such an important match, and giving starts to our two most fervent want away stars, the maddest decision of all was playing key defenders out of position against a fast, attacking team like Pool.
The Greens are without several key defenders however, which may give some sustenance to the troubled home side.
Southgate's preparations were hampered on the eve of their opening match when key defender John Stones and top scorer Saido Berahino were both ruled out through injury.
More worrying for Villa fans is that their back four has been decimated with injuries — particularly to key defender Ron Vlaar who sustained a knock on international duty, while Phillippe Senderos and Nathan Baker are also doubts.
Tottenham Hotspur may accept bids in the region of # 14m to sell key defender Danny Rose to Chelsea, Manchester City or Atletico Madrid this summer, according to reports.
Injuries have taken its toll at the Sydney FC, with key defender Sasa Ognenovski joining Ali Abbas, Corey Gameiro and Nick Carle on the sidelines for the rest of the season.
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And in 2018, they'll have to replace not only all - world running back Saquon Barkley and star receiver DaeSean Hamilton, but also quite a few key defenders, from linebackers Jason Cabinda and Brandon Smith to safeties Marcus Allen and Troy Apke.
City is stingy on their home turf but they could be without key defender Vincent Kompany, which could cripple them against a formidable front line of the Reds.
Earlier this season, Marca linked both Harry Kane and Dele Alli with Real Madrid, while Fichajes linked key defender Toby Alderweireld as a target for Chelsea.
Juventus surprisingly sold key defender Leonardo Bonucci to arch-rivals AC Milan last week and are unlikely to be keen on losing Higuain, despite the emergence of Paulo Dybala and continued good form of Mario Mandzukic.
Last season the opening home GAME AGAINST LIVERPOOL WHICH ULTIMATELY COST US A TOP FOUR PLACE AND GAVE IT INSTEADTO LIVERPOOL, was caused entirely by Wenger over resting key defenders after the summer competitions and leaving us with a rookie CB pairing and thus we lost 3 - 4, making a 6 pont turn round.
They hope to persuade key defender Jonas Olsson to sign an extension to his contract, which is due to expire next summer.
Arsenal have received a boost ahead of next season, with two key defenders pledging their immediate futures to the club, despite differing contract situations.
Spartak is missing key defender Georgi Dhikiya, as aforementioned, who picked up a nasty ACL injury in the friendly game against Shanghai SIPG while on a winter training camp in Abu Dhabi.
A left - back or centre - back, injuries to key defenders in the France squad mean he could find himself front and centre in the shop window during the tournament.
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The Express report that Pep Guardiola will be without key defender and captain Vincent Kompany who has not travelled with the side.
He's a key defender on key downs for this team.
A key defender for United these days, Chris Smalling has improved a lot and deserves his place in this combined XI.
However, Dortmund look to have ruled out selling their key defender as they fight relegation from the Bundesliga, while Strootman and Coleman currently look too expensive for United.
A key defender for United this season, Chris Smalling looks set for another starting role in the club's latest Premier League game.
Further, Laurent Koscielny has established himself in recent seasons as Arsenal's key defender and leader amongst the back four but with the Frenchman now 32 - years - old it could be time for a rebuild in the Arsenal back four.
UCF will still be a nightmare on offense despite losing its entire coaching staff and key defenders, and FAU should put up about a billion points, but Boise State once again feels like the safe Group of 5 bet.
Now, we all know we have defensive frailties due the injuries that plagued 2 of our key defenders in the persons of Debuchy and Koscielny.
The Gunners face going into this weekend's clash against Watford without four key defenders, according to the London Evening Standard.
Maybe, if it was one game we might be able to pull it off with Atletico missing, for example, a key defender.
Yes, IF we have bad injuries to key defenders, we WILL struggle.
A key defender for United, Chris Smalling will almost certainly be in the starting XI again this weekend and will be key to helping the team get a win.
since it has lost its key defenders and midfielders stock will mostly probably play 10 men behind the ball and counter attack.
En Avant de Guingamp will be without two key defenders when they head to the Allianz Riviera to face OGC Nice on Friday evening.
And one of those tactics is how best to exploit the fact that West Ham will be missing one of their key defenders.
Even if, for some reason, Mustafi were to move on, and miraculously replaced with Van Dijk (and we'd still need an additional), swapping out a key defender 3 games into the season is just asking for further unrest in the defensive line.
Louis van Gaal's dismay was visible as the defender was replaced with injury, both due to the horror of Shaw's complaint and perhaps as he recognised that he would be without one of his key defenders for much of the season.
Koscielny is one of our key defenders at the back!
The respected paparazzo has given his insight into the summer - long transfer saga involving Southampton's key defender, claiming that deals were in place for him to move, but clubs were unable to manufacture a move.
And among them are some key defenders like Carvalho, Kurzawa and Raggi.
Southampton are reportedly unwilling to sell Soares this summer as per the Sun, as the Saints try to fight off interest in three of their key defenders before the transfer window closes next summer, with the 25 - year - old keen on a move to Stamford Bridge should the two clubs be able to agree a deal for the player.
The Frenchman's injury can not be taken lightly, and Wenger needs to handle one of his key defenders diligently.
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