Sentences with phrase «man backline»

Davinson Sanchez: Spurs» summer signing Sanchez has adjusted brilliantly in the three - man backline.

In defence, Conte is likely to stick with his regular combination, and this could witness Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen making up a three - man backline.

A three - man backline is not entirely out of the question at some point this campaign, either.

This was possibly to counter the threat of Bolasie and if that was the case it raises the question of whether the 3 man backline was the best option in the circumstances.

Tedesco's use of a three - man backline with Naldo at its heart has compensated for the Brazilian's aging legs and allowed him to use his dominant aerial ability without fear of being caught out.

We've seen Barzagli be the starting right - center back in a 3 -5-2 or come in to act like a closer - type player as Allegri switches from four - man defense to three - man backline in the second half.

In back - to - back goalless draws with Germany and Brazil in the past few days the 23 - year - old performed with assurance as the central defender in a three - man backline, and he was among the few players to feature for the entirety of both games.

Managers want flexibility these days and with his cultured left foot, pace and intelligence, Diego Carlos is comfortable in a flat four or on the left of a three - man backline.

In front of him, Vanney deployed a four - man backline with Drew Moor and Nick Hagglund, who was given the nod over Chris Mavinga, forming the central pair while Auro and Justin Morrow were the outside backs.

The 3 man backline had worked well (until yesterday) for Chelsea and it is so far so good as far as West Ham are concerned as well.

In defence, Antonio Rudiger is likely to make way, and he could be replaced by Gary Cahill, who will partner Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen in a three - man backline.

You use a three - man backline because of those advantages.

In his four - man backline, the former LA Galaxy player Vanney roped in Gregory van der Wiel in an unnatural role, as he featured as a central defender.

He may opt to rope in a three - man backline in order to always have a numerical superiority especially when it comes to preventive marking for example, even though Liga MX sides tend to feature in a 4 -3-3 formation, so in that case, the fullbacks / wingbacks have the task of adding more numbers at the back.

Spurs have used a three - man backline to great effect at times this season, but due to injuries, they were forced into a situation where Ben Davies was in for Danny Rose at left - back while Jan Vertonghen also remains sidelined with Eric Dier filling in through the middle.

Not exact matches

According to The Mirror, Chelsea are keen to improve their backline with a man who Conte will be very familiar with.

Defensively, they were also found wanting, particularly for Bordeaux's second goal and while both men contributed tackles and interceptions, they played their part in a shaky backline.

Quite evidently, this backline lacks a leader and the former Chelsea man must take it upon himself to bark instructions and communicate with his defence.

In front of him, Antonio Valencia, Southampton stalwart Virgil van Dijk, Angelo Ogbonna and Liverpool man James Milner form the backline with the latter getting the nod after another solid performance as he continues to be a reliable presence for Jurgen Klopp.

Matic's arrival will be huge for Mourinho and United, as the 28 - year - old Serbian international will act as defensive cover in midfield to not only protect the backline, but also to allow Paul Pogba the freedom to fully express himself so Man Utd get the best out of their record signing.

Our players are sucks Can't beat the Man Utd team that just consist the weakest backline in their history Mcnair and Blackett..

Should Man City get a deal for Evans over the line, the Northern Ireland international should add some defensive solidity to their backline, as boss Guardiola look to win the seventh title of his impressive career.

The Sport Review report that the former Manchester United man said the club's backline issues are more than just superficial but went on to sing the praises of the Holland international saying:

If and when wenger does sort them out defensive to a more consistent andreliable backline and spine, mark my words we will be the only team that will truly match man city and guardiola becuse the football we will play with a more reliable backline is going to be breathtaking.

Every man and his dog knows that we are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder and a central defender and considering that there are no shortage of those in the market, Le Prof should really land quality reinforcements and stop complaining about his backline being «bit soft».

According to the Mirror, the coach is looking for an upgrade on Guzan and sees 22 - year - old Karius as the ideal man to bring solidity to the Villains» backline.

Man Utd could reportedly take major steps to solidifying their backline as Jose Mourinho is said to be eyeing two major defensive reinforcements.

The former Chelsea man marshaled his new team's backline well.

As expected, the trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi wreaked havoc into the Real Betis backline and it would take a brave man to bet against the trio doing the same on Saturday in the Catalan Derby.

And at 29, he could be just the man Mourinho needs to guide, cajole and marshal his young backline.

«Either of the pair tend to partner captain Vincent Kompany at the heart of the City backline, and the 34 - year old appears to be the odd man out.

Consequently, four current China internationals made up the back five, including goalkeeper Wang Delai and defenders Zhang Linpeng, Feng Xioating and Ren Hang, with former QPR and Sevilla man Stephane M'Bia completing the backline.

The ex-Napoli man will be buoyed after earning a Argentina recall, and his link - up play with the recently - returned Paulo Dybala could be key to unlocking a resolute Spurs backline.

Petr Cech: 8 The former Chelsea man marshaled his new team's backline well.

The ex-Chelsea man has assisted two of the previous three goals, the club have scored in all competitions, and his link - up play with Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku could provide the breakthrough against a rather leaky Sevilla backline.