Sentences with phrase «mercurial talent»

The phrase "mercurial talent" refers to someone who has a skill or ability that is unpredictable or constantly changing, similar to the element mercury, which is liquid and moves quickly. It suggests that the person's talent can be very impressive, but also very difficult to control or predict. Full definition
All talented attacking players in their own right, none compare to the established, mercurial talent of the Colombian.
Chelsea shouldn't be as defensive as Jose Mourinho was that day, and they have the kind of mercurial talent behind the frontman that United wish they had.
Okocha, whose mercurial talents lit up dreary Bolton for five years, has no doubt passed on some pearls of wisdom (and as importantly, some outrageous skills) to his young family member down the years.
Porsche's lineup is loaded with mercurial talent and, with former F1 driver Mark Webber — and current F1 pilot Nico Hulkenberg — on board.
The mercurial talent has recently signed a new five - year contract to stay in west London and with his ability, going right to the top of the game must be his aim.
When he has had a chance to prove his # 40m price tag, he has shown glimpses of his mercurial talent, chipping in with three Ligue 1 goals, but he is struggling to match the performances of some of his peers like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi.
During the second round group stages, a staunch Italian defence, and the mercurial talent of Paolo Rossi, faced Zico, Socrates and the incredible Brazilians.
Chelsea have one of the most exciting young prospects in Europe in Charly Musonda, and the attacking midfielder's first steps in senior football have opened a window through which the football world at large can get a glimpse of his mercurial talent.
On the balance of play it was the correct outcome as a workmanlike Sweden, notwithstanding the mercurial talents of Ibrahimovic, lacked the creativity to threaten Thibaut Courtois in the Belgian goal.
I too rate his mercurial talents and for whatever reason it seems people are talking as if he'll be able to string a number of games together for us this year.
Hoffman was a mercurial talent that could be jovial in one movie and terrifying in the next; it was great to see him flex both muscles in The Master.
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