Sentences with phrase «of a club legend»

In fairness to the Costa Rica international, he has done a decent job as the club's number one since the departure of club legend Iker Casillas, dealing well with the pressure of taking on big gloves to fill.

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Navas has been Madrid's first - choice stopper since the start of the 2015 - 16 season following the departure of club legend Iker Casillas.

One of the finest right - backs of the last decade or so, Dani Alves has become something of a club legend at Barcelona since leaving Sevilla in 2008, winning a whole host of honours at the Nou Camp.

Another telling stat and one that suggests that Alexis will go on to even greater things and perhaps end up joining the ranks of club legends Thierry Henry, Ian Wright and Dennis Bergkamp, is that he has achieved what he has in a struggling team.

With just Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Anthony Rudiger and Willy Caballero arriving at Chelsea this summer, the fans at the club are reportedly unhappy after letting go of club legend John Terry as well as key midfilder Nemanja Matic and a few youngsters out on loan.

The Blues need to strengthen their defensive department after the departure of club legend John Terry especially now that they will feature in next season's Champions League.

Bayern pounced quickly to bring Kimmich on board last year after being impressed with the 20 - year - old's performances for Leipzig, and though the 20 - year - old has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of club legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, he has ambitions of starring a little further forward.

That is the opinion of club legend Ian Wright, Sky Sports has reported, with the former Gunners striker declaring his admiration for this show of defiance by the supporters.

That should ensure Rodgers retains some funds for defensive reinforcements, with the Anfield side facing the imminent retirement of club legend Jamie Carragher and speculation continuing regarding the future of Slovakian midfielder Martin Skrtel.

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Cesc joined Barcelona, but was used sparingly as he was overlooked in favour of club legends Iniesta and Xavi, and left his boyhood club with only one Spanish Cup and one Primera Liga to boast.

You stand beside the statue of club legend László Kubala, all carved power and quivering modernist thighs, and admire the colossal faces of Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué, Neymar and an unnamed, politely smiling air stewardess.

Their DIRECTORS are German legends and Bayern Munich fans they will never take money over success of their club

This is great for the fans, but even the most talented of players will not join the ranks of club legends like Tony Adams and Thierry Henry with ability alone.

The son of club legend Peter, Kasper has been identified as one to take over from David de Gea if the Spaniard leaves the club during the summer transfer window.

By definition they were professional, but true professionalism was something Wenger would introduce at Arsenal, extending the careers of some club legends through methods like not drinking, eating better food, and stretching.

After a difficult week of soul - searching following Chelsea's first home defeat to Tottenham in 28 years and the tragic passing of club legend Ray Wilkins, Antonio Conte will be grateful that there is something else upon which to concentrate the club's energy.

After recovering from a lengthy lay - off which saw the defender miss the majority of last season, Wheater is the choice of many supporters, myself included, to become the Whites» skipper following the recent departure of club legend Kevin Davies.

I told him that boosted by the new Juventus Stadium and the appointing of club legend Antonio Conte as head coach, we were immediately linked with «plasma TVs» Kun Aguero (Atletico Madrid) and Alexis Sanchez (Udinese).

Real Madrid are looking stronger then ever whilst Barcelona are on the back of a trophy-less season and parted ways with couple of club legends and important faces, including Tata Martino, who wasn't given the benefit of the doubt for not winning the title.

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His absence on the field has left the team lacking direction, with Rodgers struggling to replace the man who had only stepped into the shoes of club legend, Steven Gerrard, this summer.

Left Old Trafford as something of a club legend, but if he had been performing for the Red Devils the way he has been for the Hoops that reputation could have been seriously tarnished.

They're reluctance to let go of a club legend, who, in recent times has been affected by injuries which in turn has impacted the way he plays, has played it's part in Barca's poor form.

No one really knew what to expect and how long it would take for Chelsea to move on from the second departure of a club legend.

Having bagged a brace in Ajax's 4 - 0 victory over Champions League opponents APOEL this week, the Polish media quickly compared Milik's early season stats to that of club legends Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez.