Sentences with phrase «lying midfield playmaker»

Verratti has shown for both club and country how much quality he can bring to a side in his deep - lying midfield playmaker role, but that is still a lot of money for him.

He has the potential to take on the Cazola role as a deep lying midfield playmaker.

Not exact matches

CM is what we refer to as a B2B midfielder as that is how the Arsenal CM is utilised, however CM also encompasses the deep lying playmaker or the midfield general archetypes.

Don't get me wrong, we need a central addition, but more of a deep - lying playmaker than a defensive midfielder.

However, it's in the attacking midfield zone that the Swiss strength truly lies, with a sprinkling of star quality provided by their tricky winger Xherdan Shaqiri, and his former Basel teammate, playmaker Granit Xhaka.

Similarly, Arsenal has been playing deep lying playmakers like Arteta and box to box midfielders like Wilshere and Ramsey.

This is because the old fashioned DM is long out of fashion, with teams favouring deep lying playmakers and box to box midfielders instead.

I get what the writer is saying, in that the modern game has changed with a deep lying playmaker sometimes preferred to out - and - out defensive midfielder.

Deep - Lying Playmaker Operates in the space between the defence and the midfield, and aims to initiate attacking moves through pinpoint passes to players positioned higher up the pitch.

Attacking midfielder played as deep lying playmaker with overwhelming success.

The reason wenger forced arteta and subsequently santi to the midfield role is because he prefers a deep lying playmaker.

So wait a minute.Are Arsenal looking for a defensive midfielder or a box to box player.I'm really disappointed in Xhaka's defending.He's very good with his long passing but I don't think he's the best option when it comes to box to box.In Arsenal he's normally used as the defensive midfielder particular deep lying playmaker and this actually means that we need someone who is fantastic at attacking and can also do very well defensively so as to compliment for Xhaka's defensive short comings.Ludo Goretzka is very good defensively from the little I've seen but I don't really know much about his attacking qualities.But I also hope Arsenal does not forget about Mario Lemina.He's a complete midfielder and to me has the capabilities to be one of Europe's best if given the chance.He can defend very well and attack very well.He's a player Juventus would regret selling.As for Goretzka I know he's very good defensively but have» t seen much of him in terms of attack.If he's as good as in attack I'd sign him.

He is better suited to be a deep lying playmaker in a Cazorla mould or B2B like Ramsey (next to the combative midfielder in Coquelin / Flamini).

Yes they are both central midfielders but Coquelin is much more defensively minded while Schneiderlin is more of a deep lying playmaker, like our own Mikel Arteta.

I will say it again Coquelin is the only true DM arsenal has, Chambers can be converted into a DM also, which i feel would be his most suited position, Xhaka is not really a DM but more a deep lying playmaker with some defensive qualities, cazorla also has that trait, Ramsay, Iwobi and wilshere are actually want to be number 10s, who are considered box to box midfielders but both lack the defensive discilpline, Elneny is our only box to box midfielder who is very disciplined and Ozil our number 10 who although provides a lot of assist does not provide a goal treat.

Other targets reportedly include Barcelona defender Dani Alves [via ITV Sport], Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin [via Metro Sport] as well as Borussia Dortmund's deep - lying playmaker Ilkay Gundogan [via Express Sport] as the club look to pose a genuine threat for the league title next season.

Manchester United and Arsenal face competition for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, with AC Milan reportedly keen on the deep - lying playmaker.

Still only 20 years old, the Croatian has made 12 starts in Serie A this season, contributing two goals and one assist, showing himself capable of playing in a number of different midfield roles, either as a deep - lying playmaker or a more advanced role, and even wide on the left hand side.

You know there are other formations that do nt neccesarily require a CDM, with the midfielders we have i think we have the luxury of contemplating different tactical approaches, Wishere has shown the an ability of playing a deeper role not neccesarily DM, more on the lines of a deep lying playmaker, so the reason we shouldn't experiment and see weather it could actually work is because seancali doesn't believe it would work...

The deep - lying playmaker is still regarded as one of the best central midfielders in European football despite his advancing age and is set to become the first German to represent the United first - team.

The deep - lying playmaker has been eyed by both the Red Devils and the Merengues and, as a rare talent offering midfield grit and superb creativity, it's easy to see why the European giants might be keen on his signature.

In Wenger's traditional 4 -2-3-1 formation, Lemar could either take over Cazorla's role as the deeper - lying playmaker with a licence to roam forward or play on the left wing, but if Wenger decides to stick with the formation he finished last season with, three at the back, Lemar might struggle to displace Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez as one of the two attacking midfielders, however, that might change if one or both players leave the club.

Why do you think wingers would be a great replacement for a deep lying central midfield playmaker?

This talented and promising deep lying playmaker could actually be a better use of the money for the Gunners, not because he is the better player but because central midfield is one of the areas more in need of strengthening this summer, although rumour has it that Morgan Schneiderlin is our main target for that role.

My interest in the diamond 4 is to have Ozil playing close to 2 strikers (Sanchez and Vardy) a DM (Xhaka, Coq), A deep lying playmaker (Cazorla,) playing close to the DM who can dribble and play long balls, A box to box Midfield general who can run and cover grounds.

Again, Matic screens in midfield while McTominay offers support and Pogba lies on the right — but the formation could also get the best out of Alexis Sanchez, with him being the playmaker in a central role that could afford him more space, to link up with both Pogba and the United forwards.

Occupying the second central midfield position is the deep - lying playmaker, this role instructs the player to come deep to receive the ball, before attempting creative passes to the attacking players.

If you took the high energy game of the box to box midfielder and mixed it with a more creative role like a deep lying midfielder or advanced playmaker, then what you get is a roaming playmaker.

He is the deep - lying playmaker in midfield.

The German can play a good deep - lying playmaker, but he hasn't developed / been molded into a pure defensive midfielder.

At this stage of the season, Cleverley is the player being dribbled past the most times per game suggesting he isn't performing that well in terms of actual defending but is playing the deep midfield role as a deep - lying playmaker — his effectiveness in this position is there to be scrutinised, of course.

He does appear to be more attacking than a Flam but I think he could easily develop into a deep lying playmaker from holding midfield.

Mourinho is not only looking for a player who can fill the void Carrick will leave behind, though: he is also searching for a deep - lying playmaker who can dovetail with Paul Pogba, allowing the Frenchman the ability to roam from his midfield station, and someone who can pick out the # 89million man in advanced positions.

He can operate in central midfield as well as on the flanks; Ramsey has also been used as a deep - lying playmaker due to his robust nature.

The deepest - lying midfielder has become an auxiliary centre - back - cum - playmaker which the defence pivots around with their build - up play.

In a midfield trio alongside Daniele De Rossi and Kevin Strootman, it gives Roma the perfect balance of a sitting / defensive midfielder, a deep - lying playmaker and an energetic all rounder.

Among these specialist roles, the most noteworthy are a) defensive midfield destroyers or shields (e.g. Javier Mascherano), b) creative controllers (e.g. İlkay Gündoğan) and c) dynamic deep - lying playmakers (e.g. Xabi Alonso).

In his absence, Dutch midfielder Daley Blind is slated to occupy the deep lying playmaker's role.

He's a good technical player who can play as an attacking midfielder, or as a slightly deeper lying playmaker, and someone who also possesses a handy set piece.

It had Xabi Alonso as a specialist, dynamic deep - lying playmaker who was co-dependently offset by Javier Mascherano, a specialist defensive midfield destroyer.

In a 3 -5-2, he could play as a deep - lying playmaker, giving Marchisio (when he finally returns from injury) the opportunity to play in his more natural box - to - box midfield role, making runs into the box.

The most important being the midfield transition from a 4 -3-3 with Brozović and Gagliardini as a pivot to the former playing in a regista / deep lying playmaker role with Roberto pushing further forward allowing Rafinha to have more space.

Deep - Lying Playmaker was all the rage a couple of seasons ago and I would suggest that Xhaka fits into this category, although he does also have the physicality of a Holding Midfielder.

Wenger could also make some tactical adjustments, perhaps by using Jack Wilshire as a deep - lying playmaker rather than a converted number 10, giving Granit Xhaka more of a box - to - box midfielder role and developing a Plan B against sides that want to try to bully Arsenal physically.

Barcelona has shifted to a 4 -4-2 under Ernesto Valverde and a deep - lying playmaker in the mold of Arthur would add some technical support to Barcelona's midfield.

Like Dzagoev, Golovin is comfortable with both feet, possesses a fine range of passing and is comfortable as either an attacking centre midfielder, or as a deeper - lying playmaker pulling the strings in midfield.

The Red Devils are much more accustomed to having a deep - lying playmaker at the base of their midfield.

Although naturally a centre - back, as shown under Rafa Benitez, Luiz has the ability to play in midfield as more of a deep - lying playmaker that covers the defence, but also provides balls in the forward players.

The 4 -3-1-2 formation is effectively one that aims to protect Pirlo at the base of a central diamond in midfield; Pirlo, the deep - lying playmaker or regista