Sentences with phrase «midfielder than centre»

«David Luiz looked more like a defensive midfielder than a centre - back because of his level of concentration and his dynamism going forward.

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I believe that Calum Chambers will be a centre back, more than a right back and I want to develop him more as a centre back — even a central midfielder.

Chamberlain is suggesting that perhaps he would prefer to play in the centre of midfield rather than as a winger.

I think there are better centre midfielders than coquelin, wilshire, and elneny and better attackers than walcott welbeck giroud and perez.

And that squad could well include Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini, as well as Aaron Ramsey, giving the boss many more options than he has had recently for the centre of midfield.

If Arsenal stick with three centre backs then Mustafi must be considered a far better choice for the third birth alongside Kos and Holding rather then Monreal.Kolasinac has to come back in at left eing - back and Bellerin revert to the right.Midfield is a very different matter.Arsenal still desperately need a proper defensive central player.Ozil in this current side can not be considered anything more than a luxury.All of Bournemouth's creativity will come down the flanks so it's necessary to put players on to the pitch who are prepared to fulfill their defensive duties.This also means that unless Ramsey can work out that he's playing in midfield not as a number 10 he has no place on the team either.

Ramsey - Le Coq combo works better than Cazorla Le Coq combo at the centre of our midfield.

he still some way to go before convincing me that hes any more than a short term solution to our longstanding problems in the centre - midfield.

Daniele De Rossi will continue in central midfield, rather than the centre of defence, thus facing his «idol» Steven Gerrard directly.

One keeper, one centre half, one holding midfield player, one creative attacking midfielder and a striker that can do something different and more regularly effective than Lacazette.

We've decided that Zappacosta is stronger than Victor Moses at right - wing - back but we've opted for Tiemoue Bakayoko over Drinkwater in the centre of midfield following the the Frenchman's impressive start to the season since his arrival from Monaco this summer.

ultimately we need two big tacklers anchoring our midfield that can distribute like Busquets as EVERY other player other than our centre backs go forward with no regard.

The Ox was never going to be able to do what Ozil does for Arsenal because he is a different type of player altogether, and even when he has played in the centre of midfield for us instead of on one of the flanks it has been in the box - to - box role rather than the number 10 position.

But for those of you who can perhaps broaden this out a little and see what title winning teams around Europe have been doing for the past 5 seasons, and also acknowledge the shift in emphasis with many teams relying more now on goal - scoring potency from wide forwards, wingers, second strikers and attacking midfielders then I think the debate is a little more subtle than the «cut and paste a # 40M «guaranteed 25 goal» centre forward with no possible downside» proposition.

This is very interesting.I look at the number of striking options in our team and i wonder how Wenger will be signing a cf.However as i keep saying a cf is a need not a want.And needs are more important than wants.We have needed a World class cf since Robin Van P. Left.Just look at the feeling you get when you have a world class goalkeeper e.g Cech in the team.You feel relieved you know why?Its because the goalkeeper is very reliable, very talented and consistent.Imagine the feeling you would have when having a world class cf in the team.You feel very relieved you know why?its because the cf is very consistent, is super talented, will at most times finish off chances and will mostly create moments of magic.Arsenal need a world class cf so as to have that sense of reliability and to not put too much pressure on the midfield to always create chances for them.We neeed that consistency infront of goal to excel.Right now arsenal's centre forwards are very inconsistent, unreliable at most times and are not very clinical.We need a world class striker so that at least if the team is not performing he can take control and do something out of nothing.You need to understand the benefits of having a world class cf its not just about goals or talent but about being a leader of the attack, a strong scoring mentality and also the will to be consistent.World class cf's give your attack the ish factor.

The three midfielders would have to be the type that have allot of running in them, to cover out wide and in the centre more often than the usual, Xhaka, Cazorla, might not suit that system.

Mathieu is a versatile player, having been fielded in central midfield, defensive midfield, full - back and centre - half at various stages of his career, and could provide more than just cover for Gabriel and Per Mertesacker's absense through injury.

Got among City's midfield to help United initially boss the centre of the park, and showed more confidence on the ball than he has for much of his time at Old Trafford.

While Arsenal controlled large spells of possession during the match, thanks largely to the extra man in the centre of midfield, they lacked a cutting edge and weren't able to trouble Brad Freidel's goal as frequently as was necessary to conclude anything more than zero points was deserved.

While I do think we need a centre - back and certainly a centre - midfielder I also believe if we get both then we're in a better position than we were in last season.

He's now one of the most effective forwards in the Premier League, and a tall, strong centre - forward with a more sophisticated game than the stereotypes suggest, roaming wide, linking up with his midfielders and beating defences with precision and finesse as well as power.

The comments he made a few weeks ago where he intimated his contentment with his defensive options and the reported interest in Gareth Barry and Xabi Alonso do suggest that it will be a midfielder rather than a centre - back that he is after.

It will be harder than ever as they have lost Paul Pogba in the centre of midfield.

I have read various team news speculation during the week about formations and lineups which range from pragmatic damage limitation to the more bizarre including suggestions of playing Zabaleta at centre back or in midfield; strange that those having criticised Bilic for playing players out of position would believe that such an idea would have any more legs than the player himself.

In terms of injuries, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has a clean bill of health as Rio Ferdinand looks set to partner Nemanja Vidic at centre - half, Paul Scholes is back in contention and may well jump straight into the team considering he brings more fire and combative qualities to the fore than fellow midfielders Anderson, while Wayne Rooney appears to be closing in on full - fitness after featuring prominently of late, without scoring however.

Sometimes you'd rely on a centre - forward for a season, but more often than not you had midfielders, even defenders, wingers and obviously the forwards all contributing.

It is far more likely that we'll see a big money defensive - midfielder come in rather than a centre - forward, and if that is the case, these bargain buys would help to complete a perfect transfer window for The Gunners.

Kouyaté has featured in the centre of both midfield and defence for West Ham this season, but the 27 - year - old Senegalese is a much more fearsome proposition at the heart of the Hammers» midfield than he is in the backline.