Sentences with phrase «midfield role now»

Chambers should be good for cover, but I hope he will also get a chance in the defensive midfield role now, where the odd mistake will not be as dangerous.

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Dutch second - tier side VVV Venlo are now said to be set to sign the midfielder on loan until the summer, where he will be expected to land a first - team role, before returning to Arsenal for pre-season.

Mertesacker has now moved to praise the leadership skills of new signing Granit Xhaka, who expected to rival Francis Coquelin for the holding role within the base of the midfield.

The wingbacks are specialist defenders but now deployed in a slightly advanced role supporting the midfield and the wings.

This is mainly because his best position is the box to box role in central midfield, which unfortunately for him, seems to be nailed down by Santi Cazorla right now.

And on top of it he has great technical skill to fit in the mould & not be a simple destroyer just like Kante & maybe more... 5) Now getting both would be too much to ask... specially with our already stacked midfield & with Elneny bright outings since trusted into a bigger role spell good things ahead of next season & with full preseason... even Coquelin is playing less!

Youre clueless on Seri, Seri is a box2box midfielder, very similar to the role Ramsey plays right now, he does nt defend like Coq or Xhaka.

Chambers would have been playing the holding midfield / 3rd Central Defender Role (Its still beats me how and why wenger didn't even try Vermaleen in that role — his cautious attitude is one of Arsenals biggest albatros) If Arsenal had started playing Joel Campbell on the flanks since the beginning of the season, when it was obvious Carzola was misfiring, Campbell will be getting used to the league by now and will have been chipping in with the odd goals time and again - but NO Arsene will stick with Carzola and even play him in the wings thereby putting pressure on gibbs because he lack the discipline to stay there and will rather keep roaming to the certRole (Its still beats me how and why wenger didn't even try Vermaleen in that role — his cautious attitude is one of Arsenals biggest albatros) If Arsenal had started playing Joel Campbell on the flanks since the beginning of the season, when it was obvious Carzola was misfiring, Campbell will be getting used to the league by now and will have been chipping in with the odd goals time and again - but NO Arsene will stick with Carzola and even play him in the wings thereby putting pressure on gibbs because he lack the discipline to stay there and will rather keep roaming to the certrole — his cautious attitude is one of Arsenals biggest albatros) If Arsenal had started playing Joel Campbell on the flanks since the beginning of the season, when it was obvious Carzola was misfiring, Campbell will be getting used to the league by now and will have been chipping in with the odd goals time and again - but NO Arsene will stick with Carzola and even play him in the wings thereby putting pressure on gibbs because he lack the discipline to stay there and will rather keep roaming to the certain.

One of the best young playmakers in the world right now, there's no doubt # 44m on Atletico Madrid starlet Koke would be money well spent, particularly as he is the ideal long - term heir to Cesc Fabregas in the creative midfield role.

Now thinking about the style that won arsenal trophies we had physical / technical midfielders and we had wide players who could play the forward role easily who were also equipped with pace and technical ability.

The north London side could well do with a strong tackling midfield presence with neither Mikel Arteta or Mathieu Flamini consistently impressing in either a holding or out and out defensive midfield roles and having taken a shine to Wanyama during his time at Celtic Wenger is now ready to re-ignite his interest in the 23 year old.

The Wingers will provide support to the three - man midfield of Elneny or Xhaka (I would go with Elneny right now) in the defensive midfield role; Ramsey in the Vieira role — Yes, our Vieira, if well motivated, is Ramsey — and Ozil in the attacking midfield role.

The dynamic young Englishman was already our last decent option to fill the central midfield box - to - box role, which is now looking like a poisoned chalice, as Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are already on the injury list.

The 20 - year - old arguably fared best in a «false 9» striker role last year, and could be used there again due to the vast options in attacking midfield now with the signings of James Milner and Roberto Firmino.

As they search for a holding midfielder to eventually replace Michael Carrick and pair up with Paul Pogba, it's suggested that Matic could now be targeted, although he likely won't be allowed to leave for less than # 40m this summer, as per the report, having played a pivotal role in helping Antonio Conte's side win the title this season.

Unless Arsene Wenger has a brain freeze or Santi Cazorla joins the Arsenal injury list, the Spaniard will be directing proceedings for the Gunners against Manchester United today from his now customary role in the centre of midfield.

6) Ozil gets to keep his central attacking midfield role as he is doing right now.

And Wilshere has now played three or four games for England in his new role as the deepest lying midfielder, with Roy Hodgson using a midfield diamond as well as the old favourite of 4 -4-2.

We all knew the move was going to happen but the midfielder, who when at Arsenal was used as a versatile play - in - any - position substitute, believes he is much better off now that he knows exactly what his role is in the team.

Milan have various options in midfield, but they have been criticised for a lack of an alternative to Franck Kessie, and while Wilshere isn't comparable in terms of style of play, he could play a pivotal role for the Italian giants moving forward having now proven his fitness and quality this season.

1) Ozil will get his preferred central Attacking Midfielder role and now with two strikers to aim his assists to.

The Ox has also been done well as a central midfielder this term, but Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey are also proving their worth in central roles now, and will almost certainly line up alongside each other on Sunday.

It certainly was but with so many players now competing for central midfield, including the likes of Arteta, Wilshere, Ox, Rosicky and even Diaby, will Cazorla's versatility mean that he does not always get to play in his best role.

He will be faster, more penetrative, some goals in there and will shield the four back players not out of brute force but intelligence... He will not be a defensive midfielder, but a deep positioned play maker... A Xavi of Barcelona and the 4.1.4.1 AW attempted and found Arteta too isolated could now work with a hard working Ramsey... imagine a 25 year old Arteta converted to his present role... definately he would be more effective than what we have today.

Don Balon suggest the Denmark international is now Barca's priority target for that creative midfield role, as they have been impressed by his superb recent form in the Premier League and Champions League.

you know its funny how things change so fast cech was a backup at chellsh $ t welbz was manures scape goat le coq was loaned to a championship club monreal our scape goat ramsey was more than awful last season ozil was anonymous in the big stage cazorla was out of form in the first part of last season now walcott is the lone striker ozil is our leader ramsey is on the wings cazorla is at cm le coq has been accorded the most important role thats winning midfield battles all of a sudden we are invincible

For years now Arsene Wenger has spoken about the Arsenal and England international star Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain's best position being in central midfield, and more specifically the sort of box - to - box role that has usually been taken by Aaron Ramsey or Santi Cazorla.

Arteta leaving has left a space in the holding midfield role, which has now been taken by Xhaka, and we also have Jack Wilshere returning to the squad after a year out, not to mention Ramsey, Cazorla and Coquelin (and maybe the Ox?)

The Gunners have had a quiet summer so far, only bringing in Petr Cech from Chelsea and failing to address their issues in defensive midfield and up front, though Arsene Wenger has now identified his two main targets for those roles.

santi plays the b2b role now and lines up with Le coq in a 2 man midfield the only difference is he is much more disciplined than ramsey so and he very carefully chooses when it's appropriate to venture forward.

Now I am going to suggest that if we can't attract a world - class holding midfielder (not talking blood - n - guts destroyer here but more a cultured interceptor, reads the play well, tackles effectively, good passing range, breaks up attacks and recycles the ball quickly into attacking moves — so not Wanyama) to provide cover for the ever - improving Coquelin, we probably shouldn't worry too much because we have Rambo who can step into that role when Coquelin or Santi aren't available (injured / suspended).

Mario Suarez is a player who I would love to see move to the Emirates and take up the deep - lying midfielder role, and The Express thinks this is now likely.

Wilshere has been injury prone but has been injury free for a good while now... Missing a friendly against holland is hardly a sign of medical catastrophe so this is a massive overreaction... Wilshere is by a very long way the best of the British stable at arsenal and on his day he is a top flight creative midfield play maker... Don't take my word for it ask xavi arguably the best ever in that role... Since his return he has shown signs of his best but not over 90 mins... But wenger has played him all over the place does not no how to combine him with ozil and miki and surrounded him with utterly hapless players like Ramsey and xhaka... He needs a new manager to bring best out of him I hope at arsenal but if the fossil stays he should go...

It's a good thing we brought in a midfielder now it will force him to be disciplined when fighting for the CM role.

The club also bought Arda Turan from Atlético Madrid to try to fill that midfield - winger hybrid role, but after an awkward 18 months he's now playing at İstanbul Başakşehir in Turkey.

Now that Antonio Conte has changed his formation from 3 -4-3 to 3 -5-2 which operates with three midfielders, the England international could have a fitting role for him in the Blues side.

He has been in - and - out of the first team since moving to Old Trafford, but he is now emerging as one of the finest complete midfielders in the league and Mourinho has played a big role in helping him improve his game.

This responsibility limits his effectiveness as an attacking force (it is a role he may take up as he gets older, but for now Pogba remains best in a dynamic midfield role).

He now tracks back, runs faster and tackles harder in midfield, similar to the role that Di Maria played at the Bernabeu last season.

It is looking like a repeat of the three year search for a right back that only ended with the signing of Pablo Zabaleta — who ironically may now be asked to cover in a defensive midfield role.

These players will often be called upon to step higher up the field toward the ball or to cover for a fullback in wide areas, so players who are defensive - minded fullbacks of defensive midfielders have taken up new roles: César Azpilicueta at Chelsea, Nacho Monreal at Arsenal, Geoff Cameron at Stoke, and Eric Dier at Tottenham were all hybrid players who now regularly slot into three - man defenses.

Surrounded by the chemistry and energy of these youngsters ahead of him, and the now well - established complementary relationship in the middle of defence, Rooney looked at home in his new deeper role, as the box - to - box midfield general his most optimistic advocates have long called for him become in his later years.

Now coming to the central creative midfielder role; Rosicky and Wilshere are expected back in the fold of first team action and they should provide our new diminutive Spanish play - maker and the Irish Captain with some much needed competition.

At Dortmund, Klopp used Götze in a role he's now given to Philippe Coutinho, roaming in from the left - hand side as an unmarked second attacking midfielder.

To have such a great defender with Pace and can play those other positions WoW would be a great Addition to the Club but I expect Klopp is looking only at the GK role to replace now we have VVD and his favourite Midfielders I expect to see more of lol.

The former Aston Villa midfielder, who is now 32, played a major role in the World Cup qualifying campaign and was also integral to Feyenoord winning the Dutch title last season.

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney struggled during the early weeks of the season featuring as club's lone striker, but since the arrival of Anthony Martial has now seen the United skipper gets back to his more skilled role as the 29 - year - old suits has been better in form and given the lack of coverage the Gunners midfield offers the team's defence, Rooney will be able to find a lot of space and play his best of the season so far.

Arsenal have already got a surplus of midfield attackers in their squad and now Wenger needs to build up a solid partnership that can link his midfield and defense and Matic seems to be the perfect man for the role.

Now playing in a more advanced role he is an ideal midfielder to include.

The Dutch profile of the «number six» midfielder has now expanded into specialist midfield roles.