Sentences with phrase «midfield as»

I'm not actually worried about the midfield as we have plenty there — even Aaron Ramsey who hasn't been getting much of a mention lately — but scored twice in the friendly against SC Columbia.

Abou Diaby was proving to be dictating the play in midfield as per his whims, putting in a Man of the Match Display.

Khedira faced no real threat from Portugal's center midfield as Schweinsteiger pulled the strings and Moutinho could not influence the game.

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.

Matic and Fabregas should play in midfield as Ramirez is doubt for Spurs clash.

MF Miralem Pjanic, 7 — A good game from the player who showed off his ingenuity and vision from midfield as he created patterns of play and delivered fine passes forward to unleash the attack.

With Moritz» new injury blow, Bolton Wanderers are once again struggling for creative options in the midfield as they look to start scoring goals from the front.

Carrick performs the role of guarding the back four, holding his position in front of the defense and marshalling the spaces between the center backs and the midfield as well as keeping the game ticking over.

Dembele will start with Eric Dier in the midfield as Dele Ali is missing out through suspension.

I feel that we should start the same midfield as we did last Sunday against Everton due to the sheer effectiveness of it.

Arsenal do have Xhaka in the squad but he is unlike to start in midfield as Wenger will go with more robust players like Oxlade - Chamberlain, Coquelin and Elneny to pack the midfield while Ozil, Sanches and Welbeck to start upfront.

Didn't power - house through the United midfield as he'd done in past fixtures.

Alongside Renato Augusto, Thiago Maia was key to Brazil's midfield as they won Olympic gold in Rio, defeating Germany in the final on penalties and it looks a matter of time before he earns senior international recognition.

Midfielder Tristan Jumeau has been on the scoresheet recently in the youth team and he will boost next season's midfield as will Samuel Layton whilst Dwight McNeil is added to the strike force.

Mousa Dembele 7 — An important sub, came on and bulked out the midfield as well as adding some creativity.

Had the assist on Dybala's goal but wasn't really able to impose himself in midfield as Milan took control of possession.

I also see their central midfield as being ripe for a bullying by Sandro and the Moose and Deuce Show.

Tried to make things happen but found the going tough in midfield as Norwich dominated.

For the second half, Retsos was patrolling the centre and supporting the midfield as Leverkusen opened up and ended with a comfortable win.

Davey is primarily a centre - back but he can play in midfield as well and is well thought of at Chelsea, having spent time on loan in the Football League.

8 Steven Gerrard — 6.5 Didn't have the impact on the game he would have liked, but did a good job in the midfield as usual.

Another Barcelona player surfaces in our midfield as Cesc Fabregas wins a slot in central midfield.

He was a sizeable presence in the midfield as well, so should be able to handle himself in the Premier League.

Sir Alex has a few worries in central midfield as Darren Fletcher is ruled out due to an ankle injury suffered in the last game against Wigan while Paul Scholes is also struggling with a groin injury sustained in midweek against Rangers.

As stated before, in the 4 -5-1 Gueye is left alone in front of the defence, which means he doesn't get the opportunity to push forward and win the ball in the midfield as he has to worry about leaving space in front of his centre - backs.

Saints turn the ball over in midfield as City press high up the pitch.

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 rest of the team then defend with man - orientations, looking to cover each other but mainly sticking close to their opposite number, with Everton's wingers often ending up deeper than the rest of their midfield as the opposition full - backs push up.

Analysis of the Bluebirds» midfield as Ralls is tipped for an immediate return as he comes back from injury...

They maintained their strike pair and were happy to sacrifice some control in midfield as they looked to break quickly and find the crucial goal.

A switch to longer passing eventually cracked a diamond midfield as it finished Spurs 1 - 0 Bournemouth at Wembley Stadium.

The variation can be with (1 - 2) midfield and (2 - 1) midfield as well as a diamond formation with 2 strikers and no wide attackers.

Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain impressed big time vs Man City and Klopp has got stars like Lallana, Milner, Wijnaldum, Can and Henderson in the central midfield as well.

Marouane Fellaini has been playing in central midfield as of late but the Belgian's impact has been minimal.

It's worth noting that Liverpool's midfield as a whole has been underperforming this season.

Ramos» haul of honours also includes two European Championship titles, a Champions League and three Spanish titles and he is capable of playing at right - back or even in midfield as well as his regular centre - half role.

Gone has the cultured presence that dictated and orchestrated possession last year and Javi Fuego, with a huge 47 fouls conceded, has struggled in his place alongside Ever Benega who, with 28 chances created and 3 assists so far, remains a creative force, though he has found himself often shifted around in midfield as Djukic failed to settle on a set system.

The Nigerian buzzed around dangerous areas and always offered himself to the midfield as a forward pass.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has suggested that he prefers to utilise David Luiz at the heart of the defence, and will only use the Brazilian in midfield as a last resort.

Was prepared to stick to the wing, or cut into the midfield as the situation demanded.

Seemingly a like - for - like change in the middle of the Arsenal midfield as Wilshere replaces Xhaka.

The Blues want to find a solid player to partner Kante in their midfield as Tiemoue Bakayoko has really struggled in his first season in England.

Why Adrien Rabiot Would Be A Perfect Addition To The Arsenal Midfield As per a report from Calciomercato, Paris Saint - Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot...

I would stick with Havard Nordtveit and Kouyate in central midfield as the Kouyate / Noble partnership has proved not to work on countless occasions and Nordtveit / Noble would be criminally slow.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has clearly identified the midfield as an area that needs serious renovation this summer.

Kenny Saief The Anderlecht man (on loan from Gent) went 90 minutes in the midfield as they lost 2 - 0 to the same Gent he is loaned from.

Saints boss Ronald Koeman is looking at options for his midfield as Morgan Schneiderlin is expected to move to Manchester United.

This could pose considerable danger for the Timbers in light of the instability they have on the backline and defensive midfield as a result of the various absences they have in those positions.

The Special One has identified his midfield as an area that needs strengthening during...

I wouldn't want to see three at the back and four in midfield as I expect to see quite a bit of time wasting so leaving space on the outside is maybe making it easier for them.