Sentences with phrase «midfield during the international break»

That said, the team captain proved to be far too quiet in the midfield during the international break.

Not exact matches

Along with Austrian teammate Julian Baumgartlinger, it's claimed that United sent scouts to watch the pair a little more closely during the international break as Mourinho looks at bolstering his options at left back and in midfield.

If this story about Arsenal sending Mesut Ozil off to the international break with Germany carrying a knee problem that he may have been carrying during the Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday is true, it would at least answer the questions about why our 25 - year old playmaker seemed to struggle to influence the game in the same way as the Chelsea midfielders Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas did.

Jack Wilshere's appearance at this summer's World Cup looked to be in serious doubt back in March when the midfielder broke a bone in his foot during an England international friendly, but having spent the previous 67 days on the sidelines Wilshere returned as a second half substitute during Arsenals» final game of the season and is expected to be fine.

Ryan Giggs and Anderson, two players who didn't leave United during the international break, could well start together in the heart of midfield against the Black Cats.

Another player who had a lot of travelling to do during the international break, and Liverpool's lack of an alternative in defensive midfield is costing the team, yet again.

The 28 - year - old midfielder was on song with his national side during the World Cup Qualifiers during the international break.