Sentences with phrase «many areas of the pitch»

Jose Mourinho's side look to be targeting a big name for that area of the pitch, having also been linked with Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale by the Sun last month.

Throughout his career so far, the midfielder has shown that he is capable of playing in central area of the pitch, with the midfielder being deployed as an attacking midfielder, central and defensive midfielder.

Why would Arsenal spend $ 42.5 M on the best # 10 in the world to have his area of the pitch overrun by rhe king of flicks and misplaced passes?

Arsenal are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in this January's transfer window, with new signings needed in a number of different areas of the pitch after a slow start to the season.

Bear in mind that Sanchez while no doubt making our attack better does not play in a area of the pitch which was our weakness.

Even with all of our injury problems in every area of the pitch but especially in defence and central midfield, Arsenal are finding a way to dominate games and more importantly, to win them.

Pedro would be MORE than a luxury signing when we can make bigger squad improvements in virtually every other area of the pitch.

However, with sit - at - home teams that and teams that would rather just allow you have all the freedom in any other area of the pitch but their 18 yard box, all the fluidity in games goes down the drain.

The CDM demands less fussy play, trying to beat men from that area of the pitch is generally a no - no, simple no - risk medium range passes (preferably forward) get things moving quickly and builds momentum.

Still, Calhanoglu's sublime effort is a reminder of the threat Milan pose in most areas of the pitch, with Gennaro Gattuso's side in largely fine form since he took over despite the recent setback against Arsenal.

this tells me that the financial prudence we have extolled as prudent for the clubs future and for the adherence to FFP is really a smoke and mirrors situation we need a striker (opinions differ to which one) we need cover for Le Coq (again opinions differ) and maybe we need one other in another area of the pitch, but if we don't get them we wont be better than we were this year and we wont move closer to the real glory.

If Ozil doesn't perform, Wenger should be brave enough to drop him and look at his other options in that area of the pitch.

It's the areas of the pitch near where other teams take throw ins.

In central midfield, Michael Carrick showed his wortth for England against Lithuania and should be brought in as one of the more defensive options for the match against Italy, who have plenty of quality in that area of the pitch.

But you need someone of a high level you can be good in all areas of the pitch.»

A centre - back and defensive midfielder are top of the list (as they have been for the last few seasons), but a world class signing in any area of the pitch would surely be welcomed.

Bale has been linked with United on a number of occasions in recent years and could be another ideal purchase for the club in that area of the pitch.

Both clubs seemingly view Alonso as an ideal signing at centre - back, with Ernesto Valverde perhaps about to face problems in that area of the pitch.

Miranda could be seen as a back - up option for United, although the possibility of bringing in two new central defenders can't be ruled out due to the Red Devils» perceived deficiency in that area of the pitch.

a bit melodramatic there... this is the area of the pitch where we have the most backup.

One area of the pitch which is sure to give the Frenchman a headache is in goal.

Inevitably, a defensive midfielder will find themselves tackling because they operate in the area of the pitch where all the opponent's genius players are, but most of the tackling and dirty work is done by the box to box midfielder.

Also, our players over crowd areas of the pitch (areas where there should be only one midfielder, you find 3/2) and Ramsey's inability to stick to the lines.

Gabriel doesn't speak good enough English for being put straight into a role that requires communication in a key area of the pitch.

Bernardo Silva only just joined City from Monaco this summer but has struggled to get into the team due to the presence of the likes of David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling in that area of the pitch.

While Coutinho is a key player in Klopp's attack, it could be argued that that area of the pitch is not a priority for the club at the moment, with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all shining in the Brazilian's absence earlier in the season.

Still, Arsenal may yet need further reinforcements in that area of the pitch as Mesut Ozil is heading towards the end of his contract and could walk away on a free transfer in the summer.

United could do with a new signing in that area of the pitch with the news today that Michael Carrick is set to retire at the end of this season, according to Sky Sports.

Arsenal have already signed a midfielder of course but that is the area of the pitch that has been the hardest hit by our injury problems, and so we are still being linked with various other players for those positions.

Arsenal could strengthen in three key areas of the pitch this summer as Arsene Wenger reportedly looks set to do the bulk of his shopping in Italy's Serie A.

Now we go into our most crucial few games of season light in the (arguably) most important area of the pitch.

Everyone of their players is drilled to the nth degree as when to foul, what types of fouls in what areas of the pitch, taking gamesmanship to the very brink of what is acceptable.

But considering the Gunners» financial constraints, perhaps a move for Lacazette looks more feasible as he should be available at around # 40 million, allowing Arsenal to strengthen on other areas of the pitch as well.

We outplayed, and at moments utterly destroyed them in all areas of the pitch... F @ # k Rodgers..

I will not be optimistic until we start looking solid and we have all areas of the pitch covered with reliable players.

Where players play for the badge on the front and not the name on the back, dominant in all areas of the pitch.

Plus, quickly I have to say, it was the best refereeing performance I have ever seen, we was suppose to be man of the match but our players took all the whole chance they had to steal or win not just the game but MOMT at all areas of the Pitch...... Well done Players, AW and is technical Asst and most of em all, we the FANS it was a well deserve game for us all over the WORLD... COYG ***

A creative mid should be next, fill the remaining void before strengthening other areas of the pitch.

That being said they've offed some high earners offering little, and seem to be adding in the right areas of the pitch.

Recent reports suggest there could be as many as four big names leaving Chelsea this summer, with four more arriving as replacements in key areas of the pitch.

Masuaku is really becoming a bit a bit of a revelation in an attacking sense, and providing he doesn't try his wonderful tricks in vulnerable areas of the pitch then he can become a major creator for us going forward.

And, of all other areas of the pitch, Bruce has juggled around with his defenders to such an extent that only Curtis Davies has been the mainstay, as far as Hull City's backline is concerned.

Anyone who has followed Danny Welbeck's Manchester United career will be aware of the fact that Danny is lethal playing down the left - hand side and can also provide more work - rate in that area of the pitch, while Olivier can effectively hold the ball up upfront.

but if we are patient wenger will get who we need vidal is an area of the pitch where we are well stacked in, the c / m and box to box ramsey and wilshere and even corzola (who has been dropped back there to fit him in the team) are all in this position.

Whilst he may not be a typical midfield enforcer, any fan of the Premier League will tell you that he is more than capable of doing a job in that area of the pitch.

We are in the top four now and going well in all areas of the pitch, while our rivals, apart from City of course, do not look very consistent, so is Cech right to say that Arsenal are still in the race?

seriously aren't we done with that area of the pitch?

With Gareth Bale another attacking player not at his best this season, it makes sense that Real are, according to Don Balon, looking at Alli as a long - term replacement in that area of the pitch as they look to put together another group of Galacticos for the next few years.

Moving on to the midfield trio, this is probably the area of the pitch which gives Wenger the most selection headaches.

In the match against Leicester city Arsenal needed a defensive midfielder who control the flow of their game in all areas of the pitch similar to what Arteta did.