Sentences with phrase «on both sides of the pitch»

He can play on either side of the pitch out wide in attack but perhaps his best position is full back.

Alternatively choose to simulate matches, taking the manager position on the side of the pitch.

That is why I think Arsene Wenger may swap his full backs on both sides of the pitch for tonight.

Won is a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally.

Theres Probably a notice board on the side of the pitch stating» Ball not included»?

The defender, playing as a left wing back, was frustratingly caught in possession multiple times and failed to provide the outlet for the team on his side of the pitch.

Meanwhile, should he arrive from Leicester, N'Golo Kante would become the natural defensive midfielder that would do the key role, allowing Cesc Fabregas to provide some help on both sides of the pitch.

He is very close to Alexis Sanchez when it comes to work rate, and I feel having that work rate on both sides of the pitch will prove very beneficial.

Casemiro immediately understands the danger inherent in the situation (giving away the ball on your side of the pitch to a speedy attacker that has the high pressing attackers already with him).

Evra will have to make sure he plays well in the encounter on Saturday night as he will likely be up against four time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi on his side of the pitch.

I have seen Ozil Ramsey Cazorla and Sanchez on either side of the pitch and down the middle.

Similar to Debuchy, except he's usually on the side of the pitch with less defensive action.

Welbeck is a lot better defensively that Walcott though, which is a bonus considering we'll have to defend against Hazard on that side of the pitch.

In an ideal world we have two DM with forward going abilities (which are limited for Coquelin) so we can play real wingers on both sides of the pitch and don't have to deploy a central midfield player like Ramsey who neither has the natural instincts of a winger nor the the burst of speed.

The Red Devils manager has a lack of natural left - footers on that side of the pitch, with Luke Shaw out of the picture and the right - footed Ashley Young usually filling in as first choice in that role.

Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening, and the Blues could be rocked by injury news on both sides of the pitch.

Would like to Walcott and the Ox bombing on either side of the pitch.

Arsenal have lacked the presence of Santi Cazorla in recent seasons through injury, and Seri could be the nearest comparison to the Spaniard from outside, given his contribution on both sides of the pitch.

Stewart Downing — 6 The game passed him by on both sides of the pitch, but he was useful in supporting Wisdom defensively when on the right hand side.

That result had Antonio Conte stood on the side of the pitch looking helpless, with his head in his hands.

As a reference, United fans can look to how Moyes allowed Mata and Kagawa late in the season to act as a pivoting axis in midfield to create openings on either side of the pitch and help take pressure off Rooney in the 9 role.

The combination of skylights — on both sides of a pitched ceiling — and floor - to - ceiling wood panelled cupboards gives this attic bedroom the feel of a grown - up treehouse!

Having said that, we clearly do need reinforcements at full - back on both sides of the pitch — if Evra and Rafael both got injured tomorrow, we'd have no quality attacking full - backs available to replace them.

«He is a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally.

The combination of Marouane Fellaini and Ashley Young on the left of the pitch had blown Spurs away at Old Trafford a week prior to the Anfield match, which may have given Mata more space — and less attention — on his side of the pitch.

Having committed his future now with Monaco, the Gunners and Spurs not only lost out on a full - back who could play on either side of the pitch, but also a midfielder, as Sidibe's versatility is another focal point of the attributes that he possesses.

The team are likely to be playing twice a week, and having a player with some previous Champions League experience could be important, especially one who can play on either side of the pitch, and one who fits perfectly into Liverpool's playing style.