Sentences with phrase «midfielder started his side»

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Ramsey will start along side Xhaka in the midfield.

I'm not too worried about him starting on the right hand side of midfield just yet, as I feel he will be moved to a forward position with a bit more experience, and it is just pleasing to see our youngsters being given a chance — and taking it.

The solid and hard - working Brazilian may not be everybody's cup of tea due to his lack of real flair and poor scoring record for an attacking midfielder, but he was one of his side's better performers yesterday as he again started out wide ahead of Cuadrado.

Rakitic has been a key player for Ernesto Valverde's side this season, with the midfielder starting almost every single game for the Spanish giants this campaign.

wenger will give him every chance to shine, but if he do nt then its adios, we have plenty of younger hungry players coming through who would love to start like jeff reinie adelaide, maitland - niles, iwobi (who is the surprise package of the season so far) who have both been really good on that side of midfield.

The former Everton ace has often been used in the centre of a back three for Tottenham, with the player moving into midfield when on the ball in order to retain possession for his side and start attacks in an effective and efficient way.

Paulo Dybala was vital in getting their attack rolling, and as the game went on more players started getting involved as well, including a surprisingly strong supporting performance from Alex Sandro on the left side of the Italians» midfield.

This trio of teenaged midfielders may eventually be the go - to starting trio in the center of the pitch for the USMNT if things pan out for them, but what's truly impressive is that all three of them are already making an impact for their respective club sides despite their young age.

McKennie debuted for Bundesliga stalwarts Schalke late last season, and has already started earning starts in their midfield this season and has generally impressed for the German side.

The 29 - year - old displayed his true capabilities in the build up to Ernesto Valverde's side's first goal, as the defensive midfielder showcased something he's displayed throughout his entire career: extreme calmness in possession and a key eye for starting attacks.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

this window has just finished i am already thinking about who we will get for the january window we might try for khedira on a really low offer as he is free agent almost would help boost numbers in midfield in the new year as we will no doubt need to filling the numbers about then also i will hold my hands up and say i was wrong this morning for giving wenger stick and saying welbeck is rubbish i have been out in the cold light of day and had a chance to reevaluate the situation and realized that this could be a canny shrew transfer on wenger behalf actually if wenger can turn the clock back and work his magic on welbeck and get him scoring goals and improve his game then we could have a great underrated signing on our hands its wengers absolute trust in him that might be what makes him a great player as this is something that he never had at old mordor if anybody can make him a world beater wenger can he loves this little pet projects improving players against the odds welbeck has the skillset to be high class player upfornt he just needs to work very hard on his finishing i think once he gets a few goals under his belt he will settle in fine and he is a team player you could put him on the left against man city to shore up that side and he will put in a great shift without a complaint that could be his biggest asset to us or on the right whenever we need him there ithinkwenger might start himon the left against city to protect the left back against navas and i bet you if he does a great job we will take a shine to him quickly i am hopeing he will be one of those wenger gems that he finds and polishes up to a high finish i must admit i was annoyed as some other gunners were at not signing d / m and c / h but if wenger does win the league with this lot it will be his greatest win yet and what might play in to our hands is the unpredictable nature of the league in the last few seasons if we get on a good run at the right time we might be hard to stop look at city they should have never lost to stoke but the result is there in black and white for all to see and i think chelsea will hit the skids after a while to just because cesc and costa are doing well now thats there main threat but teams will work out how to stop them as the season goes on and chelsea will become predictable i think we might just do well this season after all

St Mary's boss Ronald Koeman did well to keep hold of Schneiderlin and his south - coast side have started the current season in superb fashion, securing seven points from their first four Premier League fixtures and given that Southampton sit in fourth spot in the table one imagines the long serving midfielder may elect to remain at the club.

Francis Coquelin is one of those hoping to start the game, and the midfielder is weary of the talents his side will be up against tomorrow, and has some strong praise for their side.

AS Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho says the French side are aiming to complete the job they started at the Emirates three weeks ago by knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Adu has started every preseason game for which he has dressed, alternating between the withdrawn forward and slashing right - sided midfield positions.

Their shopping list doesn't end there with Manuel Pellegrini's side also being keen on Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who may struggle to force his way back into Arsene Wenger's starting eleven following his return from injury, and Tottenham wide - man Danny Rose.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is determined to stay at the club beyond this summer and fight for his place in Arsene Wenger's starting line - up, despite the player attracting interest from Serie A side Sampdoria, according to the Telegraph.

Should Wilshere still be at the Emirates after August 31st, it'll be interesting to see whether the England star can overcome all the midfield competition at the club and command a starting place in Arsene Wenger's side.

Still only 20 years old, the Croatian has made 12 starts in Serie A this season, contributing two goals and one assist, showing himself capable of playing in a number of different midfield roles, either as a deep - lying playmaker or a more advanced role, and even wide on the left hand side.

Dembele, who is Tottenham's most muscular midfielder, has missed his side's last three matches, ending his run of five consecutive Premier League starts.

The midfielder spent last season on loan with La Liga side Deportivo Alaves, and started 36 matches throughout the campaign, as well as picking up two substitute appearances.

However, the transfer rumours have started swirling once more, with Atletico understood to be the latest side to be keen on the midfielder.

Klose's obviously a perfectly capable striker, and Frings was, once upon a time, a very good pivot midfielder, but it's difficult to look at that Germany side and compare it to the current one without snickering, if only because Lukas Podolski is, somehow, still starting.

This could be where Delph comes in, with the former Leeds United midfielder having enjoyed a fine start to the season before Villa before his absence through injury coincided with Paul Lambert's side entering a dreadful run that has thrust them into a relegation battle.

When Ramsey was injured, we got detroyed by Bayern even though we had Cazorla, Ozil and Coquelin in the side, that should tell you how important every starting midfielder is and how mistaken the manager has been for refusing to add more quality to the squad.

Barkley could be useful, but is he what Arsenal are crying out for in midfield, I'm not sure if the other top sides would give him a starting position.

Likes of Sanchez, Ozil and most important Chelsea don't have any passer from deep Midfield, Matic and Kante are certainly good defensively but we have to accept that Xhaka is much advance in compared to that duo... His eye for pass and passing is very good... So we can drive our attack from Midfield too I think Ramsey should start along side Xhaka....

offtopic against city we must pay attention to city right side of the field were zabaleta and nasri will combine, we must use a left winger that can track back and support monreal, then starting with ozil, cazorla or wilshire as left midfielders will see us get exposed down the left, i would go for chamberleine or welbeck to play that role especially that welbeck was playing that role in the world cup and with united

Midfield and attack look like being the key areas of focus for the Gunners, with Arsene Wenger unhappy with some of his current squad options in those departments as his side have got off to a somewhat up - and - down start to the 2014/15 season.

Jose Mourinho's side are looking to spend money to try and rescue their dire start to the season, and it has been reported that the Blues have sent representatives to Italy to secure the signing of the young Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah, but according to his agent Oliver Arthur, Arsenal are also interested in signing the 19 year - old.

Xhaka was much needed player for the club in that defence midfield role and should be starting most games along side Coq especially against the top teams.

Rodriguez, who has been a regular in the Swiss national set up since making his debut for the under 17s back in 2009, started in the side along with Arsenal's new midfielder Xhaka today and helped them get off to a winning start against Albania.

Further forward, David Silva is likely to occupy the attacking midfield role, and we are fancying Leroy Sane and Bernardo Silva to start either side of the Spain international.

Vako, more offensively oriented — he leads the team with two goals and two assists — and Salinas, a converted midfielder playing as a full back, haven't developed a partnership as quickly as is needed, and the majority of the goals conceded this year have started from this side of the field.

11th — free kick from 35 metres blocked by GK Irwin, cleared momentarily, ball falls to Bradley who shoots high 14th — Takes pass from Findley, eludes a player and runs the length of the field from the midfield stripe, hits right foot shot from top of box, deflects off defender and ball goes through the hands of Irwin and in (18th goal) 18th — Cheyrou plays ball through middle, Osorio backheels to onrushing Giovinco, takes touch then bends right foot shot past Irwin and in (19th) 36th — takes pass from Bradley, floats a cross to back post where Altidore heads just wide 37th — takes long pass from Cheyrou, beats defender, charges in but shot is deflected out for corner 38th — takes corner to near post — Perquis heads in to score (14th assist) 60th — starts run from defensive half, left side of field, cuts into middle, tripped by Pittinari who earns yellow card — resulting free kick from 30 yards is just over bar 76th — takes breakout punch from corner from Konopka, is fouled by Cronin, who earns yellow card 82nd — steals ball from Ramirez, sprints past Burling, attempts cross but hits own foot and rolls behind end line

Ghanaian Ebenezer Ofori, on loan from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, started his first MLS match in place of Ring at the No. 6 or holding midfield role.

At the start of the season, Wenger was playing with one deep - lying midfielder, usually Mathieu Flamini, with two men either side of him.

Less than a week since the winter transfer window kicked off and it seems Rangers have already started offloading, as midfielder Carlos Pena is all set to go on a 12 - month loan deal to Mexican side Cruz Azul this week.

We did start quietly, but overall we were by far the better side and despite the hint (well, more than a hint) of handball on the goal, the win was fully deserved with Barton and Jeff Hendrick running the show in the midfield after Steven Defour had been forced off with an injury.

Emre Can — 6 Started as the right - sided centre - back in a back three, but drove into the midfield whenever possible with his trademark surging runs.

Obi started the game in midfield for the B team, and before his substitution they were leading 1 - 0 with his hardworking display helping his side to switch from defence to attack with ease as he dominated the midfield duels.

Burnley looked under - resourced in midfield against the Swans, but successfully frustrated Jurgen Klopp's men and provoked mistakes from them, registering the lowest percentage of possession by a Premier League side since they started gathering the statistic.

We had two out and out wingers on the pitch in N'Zogbia and Richardson but Weimann seemd to be playing on the left hand side, with Richardson starting in the attacking midfield role.

Not sure anyone will be wanting to sign him next year for other than a few million, He has had one good game so far this season and seeing we have had a great start that does not sit well, Last week playing Tomks and Reid in the middle was not good and so far Tomks has played better at right back because he concentrated more and don't give me that not so good attacking view we don't need that with the midfield and forwards we have and I would prefer Kouyate going forward and not having to worry about covering Jenks back, Time for Oxford to have a game along side Reid I think or Ginge, Maybe Jenks and Noble need to watch from the bench for a week and get a reality check, No I ain't saying get rid just a slap on the wrist to wake them up

Vicente del Bosque used Busquets as a starting midfielder in the side than won the country's first World Cup in South Africa in 2010, and he also starred in the successful defence of the European Championship crown in 2012 and in Spain's less successful bid to retain the World Cup in Brazil i 2014.

Former Ghana Black Princess midfielder Fatima Alhassan has joined National Women's League side Sea Lions following the start of the new campaign.

And this season, heads are being turned by the likes of Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, who in December became the youngest English player ever to start a Champions League match but continues to gain experience with the club's Youth League side.

Jose Mourinho's side have had a great start to the season, dominating matches, scoring eight goals without reply, the majority of those coming from the midfield, the wing even one from a defender.

Zakaria, who rose through the youth ranks at Swiss side Servette, started out as a striker and was brought back to defence before finding his current position in central midfield.