Sentences with phrase «lack of game time in»

Equally capable of injuring his own teammate in training as he is making a «lion - hearted» last ditch tackle, it seems Jones is destined to be that «what could have been» defender if he'd developed properly without ridiculous injuries and lack of game time in his natural position during his early years at Manchester United.

Chambers is likely to be competing with Gunners team - mate Carl Jenkinson for the right - back spot, however, he could lose that battle given his lack of game time in the last few months.

If José can find a buyer for Schurrle, which should be too hard despite the German's lack of game time in recent months, he should get rid of the World Cup winner and bring in the 26 - year - old Cuadrado.

The Red Devils have confirmed, via their official Twitter account, that they have requested the Belgian's return to Manchester because of a lack of game time in Germany.

There were some positives for the Arsenal man though, as he started the game and looked dangerous for about half an hour, including a sublime lofted pass to get Vardy in and we have to bear in mind his lack of game time in the last two seasons.

But he must be disappointed with his lack of game time in the latter stages and it looks like he will find it just as hard to get into the team ahead of Debuchy and Bellerin next time.

Not exact matches

All of which suggests that if you're lacking something in the soft skills department, it might be time to seriously consider upping your game in the area.

Wenger lacks tactical flexibility We've watched all the games so far this season and we've witnessed Wenger on the sidelines with no Plan B playing the same way; slow build ups to attacks from the start of the whistle till the end of the match which worked a few times and failed most times which has resulted in our dropping out of the title race and the Capital One Cup.

This was mainly down to lack of game time, but he may of been poor in training.He is on th de line and we should sell him to recoup transfer fee.

Giroud will be in trouble with lack of game time.

Not even one of us expected to see him in the game so early and given his lack of game time the outcome was always disastrous.

I also have to commend Arteta for his attitude towards his lack of game time and in that he has acted like a true captain, putting the needs of the club and the team before his own.

We need better though but I'm in full 100 % support of the purchase of Shkrodan Mustafi and Lucas Perez.Mustafi can help Koscielny now.I've been saying it here time and time again that it's not a world clsss striker we have needed but a clinical finisher which we have lacked for several seasons and counting.Hopefully this guy puts Giroud where he belongs which is on the bench.Though a world class striker is good what we have lacked is someone who puts the game to bed in clinical fashion but Arsene Wenger has listened to many people to the extent that if he can't get a world class striker then he can get anyone.If Arsenal had a clinical finisher for some five seasons or so we coulda won the EPL then.Giroud has cost us matches and will continue to cost us matches.Giroud is half decent as someone said here the last time.I expect Perez to be much better if he can take on his man and be clinical in front of goal.

Whether Ramsey thought he had been hard done to with a lack of game time I have no idea, but in reality I feel hen did little to press for a regular starting place in my opinion.

We all know that Roy Hodgson believes that Wilshere is a special talent and is worth risking being in the squad despite his lack of game - time, but will the Euros just arrive just a little too early for our terrier - like midfielder?

Any other coach but Adolph Rupp would have been satisfied with an 18 - 7 record, but The Baron, audibly piqued because Kentucky wasn't tournament - bound for the first time in seven years, took occasion to blame his troubles on 1) the school band, which stopped tooting for the Wildcats after midyear exams left most of its members on probation; 2) student fans, who were absent in droves for the final game; 3) the lack of a more intensive recruiting program.

His lack of making substitutions at good times in a game in order to give chance to all the players also puzzles me, what's the use of having a bench if you cant utilize it.

Bruce had been disappointed by Ben Arfa's lack of work rate in recent Tigers games, as well as his inability to stick to his manager's tactical instructions, leading to the former Marseille star being hooked off early in successive games and given a half time dressing down during the defeat at Old Trafford.

However, his lack of game time and fitness doesn't seem to have tarnished his reputation too much, as he was one of the most exciting players in Europe just a few years ago.

THe boss also spoke about finding the perfect blend in his team selection, perhaps a little message to players like Lukas Podolski and Joel Campbell who are clearly frustrated at lack of game time.

While PSG are unlikely to be keen to let go of one of the most highly rated young defenders in the world game, the youngster has made no qualms about his disappointment at a lack of playing time at the capital club, despite having won the league this season.

Chelsea's Petr Cech could be leaving the club in January due to a lack of game time.

This persuaded Wenger to give him a first team chance back at Arsenal, and despite some promising performances he rarely played or scored and after complaining about lack of game time he was sent on loan again after six months to Villarreal, where he scored just once in 15 appearances.

«the pairing of Cazorla and Coquelin, two players lacking pace and physical presence as a DM duo will not get us far» It is the first time in my life reading that Le Coq LACKS physical presence, what the fuuk are you smoking.We just won a game of football by a large margin and you are moaning?

the problem is the complacency that has gotten hold of Wenger's brain due to lack of pressure from the top has infected the whole club... Wenger knows his job is as safe and forth knoxx so LOSING IS AN OPTION in the scheme of things, there is always another game to make things right, always another season to try again and this, whether consciously or otherwise is a malaise that has infected the player» a pysche... I have said this so many times, Fergie won the league with a squad that less than half the quality our present squad possess and in a tougher more competitive seaaon

With David Ospina, Debuchy and Arteta also taking no part in tomorrow's game against Swansea our lack of defensive options is yet again highlighted, but Wenger also revealed that Theo Walcott will need more time to get a starting spot in the team.

Ozzy AFC He just lacks agretion and that will come in a year or two but will he have the time up front to develop that part of his game?

Although his ability to read the game is clearly outstanding, and although he demonstrated glimpses of the ability that has earned him 82 caps for Germany, there were too many times during the 2011 - 12 season where his lack of speed was exploited and, as a result, many wrote off his chances of succeeding in the fast - paced world of Premier League football.

There have been a fair few reports about the Ox being ready to go because of his lack of first team game time in recent years and the idea that Arsene Wenger does not have as much faith in the player's ability as he would like, so how does the Frenchman go about convincing the 23 - year old that staying put and snubbing the chance to join Chelsea is his best bet?

Up front we have a few world - class players surrounded by some serious pretenders... Sanchez is by far the most accomplished player in our attack but the controversy surrounding his contractual mishandling could see him go before the window closes or most definitely by season's end... obviously a mistake by both parties involved, as Sanchez's exploits have never been more on display than in North London, but the club's irresponsible wage structure and lack of real intent have been the real undoing in this mess... Lacazette, who I think has some world - class skills as a front man, will only be as good as the players and system around him, which is troubling due to our current roster and Wenger's love of sideways passing... Walcott should have been sold years ago, enough said, and Welbeck should never have been brought in from the get - go... both of these players have suffered numerous injuries over their respective careers and neither are good enough to overcome such difficulties: not to mention, they both are below average first - touch players, which should be the baseline test for any player coming to a Wenger - led Arsenal team... Perez should have been played wide left or never purchased at all; what a huge waste of time and money, which is ridiculous considering our penny pinching ways and the fact that fans had been clamoring for a real striker for years... finally Giroud, the fact that he stills wears the jersey is a direct indictment of this club's failure to get things right... this isn't necessarily an attack on Giroud because I think he has some highly valued skills, but not for a team that has struggled to take their sideways soccer to the next level, as his presence slows their game even more, combined with our average, at best, finishing skills... far too often those in charge have either settled or chosen half - measures and ultimately it is us that suffer because no matter what happens Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke will always make more money whereas we will always be the ones paying for their mistakes... so every time someone suggests we should just shut - up and support the team just think of all the sacrifices you've made along the way and simply reply... f *** off

I still prefer OX to walcott but because of his time off i agree with you to go with Walcott in this game even though he's lacking in defending he would be a massive threat with his runs.

His lack of playing time is largely due to injury problems though, as he has only played four games for the under 21s, but now that Danny Welbeck has recovered from his own injury and with Theo Walcott set to return and joing the likes of Giroud, Alexis, Iwobi, Lucas Perez and the Ox in fighting for a place in the forward line, I do not rate Akpom's chances of playing a lot of football for the rest of the season very highly.

AW doesn't rotate players properly — Sadly, I see Walcott handing in a transfer request in the summer due to lack of game time..

We put the Ox in positions he doesn't want to play in, just so we give him game time, when he is one of our best players in other areas where we lack power.

I also point to his lack of fouls as a weakness in his game, yes it sounds all well and good a defender who wont give away free kicks, but there are times a CB must commit a foul, there have been countless times where he has been beaten for pace and should have took a yellow card and brought his man down, but he doesn't.

Let's face it goalkeepers tend to march to the beat of a different drum and Szczesny certainly fell into that category, but most of his antics were relatively harmless and simply reflected a certain level of immaturity that isn't uncommon for someone thrust into the limelight at such a young age... lord knows we've seen that happen with numerous players throughout the years and very few were ever banished for such behaviour... the only on - field action that drove me crazy was his inability to take a deep breath and not try to rush the play with an ill - timed throw at certain points in the game when common sense suggested holding the ball and slowing things down... the fact that he continued to do this probably had a lot to do with the glaring lack of coaching time spent with the goalkeepers... ultimately he made the fateful decision to take his frustrations out into the public sphere and paid dearly for it... in the end, his services were wanted by several of the best Italian squads, which is significant considering the historical importance placed on the defensive side of the ball in Serie A... all I know is that if someone asked me to pick the most athletically gifted goalkeeper we have had in our squad since the arrival of Wenger, without hesitation, he would be my pick and for that reason his departure is more than a little disappointing... what else is new though

I've never been a fan of Giroud, he slows up our play now he's unhappy with his lack of game time, I think this is the right time to get rid of him and bring in a striker with a better all round game of pace, power, heading and strength

Arsenal are not the club that has had the worst fixture schedule in terms of the lack of time that the players have to rest and recover between Premier League games over this new year period, but we are not far off and with our usual lengthy injury list to cope with it makes life hard for the manager.

I am sure that Lucas Perez will be moving back to Spain after hardly getting a look in last season, but Oli Giroud was also unsatisfied with his lack of game time despite scoring many important goals including the Goal - of - the - Season scorpion effort.

He lacks game time but you can see he fights in the middle of the box.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

lack of game time... He should've been give game time at the Stoke game (i did suggest this before that game, Analyzer), rather than being throw in directly into and away CL game...

One player that was perhaps more likely to be on his way in January is the main rival to Alexis in the centre forward role, with the lack of game time enjoyed by Olivier Giroud so far this season leading some to believe that the France international would be looking to move on.

He's lost his place in the French squad because of lack of game time at Manchester United and may miss the world cup if his situation doesn't change.

«But as I said, we have had the lack of consistency in games at times, at times we've switched off and we've paid for that in the away games particularly this season.

Also, it is time to leave BFG on the bench ESPECIALLY in big games because it's always his lack of speed that makes us play zonal marking as well as a high - line.

In addition to the lack of playing time, what would've made it almost impossible to predict that Irving would have the kind of fourth quarter that he had against Tampa Bay is the fact that, while Thornton's absence did indeed moderately increase Irving's playing time inside early in the game, ultimately it was Lawrence's absence that contributed way more to Irving having the opportunity to show what he could do as an edge guIn addition to the lack of playing time, what would've made it almost impossible to predict that Irving would have the kind of fourth quarter that he had against Tampa Bay is the fact that, while Thornton's absence did indeed moderately increase Irving's playing time inside early in the game, ultimately it was Lawrence's absence that contributed way more to Irving having the opportunity to show what he could do as an edge guin the game, ultimately it was Lawrence's absence that contributed way more to Irving having the opportunity to show what he could do as an edge guy.

His international boss Hodgson has now claimed it will be hard to break into his final squad for the upcoming tournament, if players are lacking in game time, and Theo Walcott was named as one of those players who is likely to struggle.

Wenger lost the plot when he brought in Giroud... what about the beautiful game involves having a lumbering striker who's main attribute is holding up play... our success with Wenger, and even before, came with pace and clinical striking up front, having a boss in the midfield and having physically imposing CBs... what about Wright, Bergkamp, Anelka, Henry or RVP remind anyone of Giroud (minus the left foot of course)... the formula was broken, which didn't have to be the end of our success, but when you adopt half - measures you can't expect things just to work themselves out on their own... at the very least Wenger should have brought in some wingers that can consistently cross the ball and then spend significantly more time addressing our lack of success with set pieces... ultimately this is why we continued to struggle with consistency and continued to constantly play people in the wrong positions

His rotation policy (lack of) also shows this, one game at a time, field your best players in each game.