And that doesn't mean the boss will be dropping him for not been able to
do defensive duty for now.
We had a right back playing his second game at centre back, a predominantly wing player helping
with defensive duties in the midfield.
Personally two young CB would be great, we already have two experience center halves which could be paired with a young CB to share
defensive duties at the back.
They are, therefore, tasked with fulfilling
defensive duties too and their constant movement up and down the pitch is designed to put a strain on their opponents.
We had very little possession so he was forced
into defensive duties a lot which he carried out very well.
Sanchez switched off
on defensive duty at the end of the opening period, and Dani Alves was able to profit on one of his countless adventures down the Barcelona right.
Debuchy — 7 — Very eager performance from the Frenchman as he got up and served as a second winger at times while not
neglecting defensive duties.
In the second half Wolff entered and changed the tempo, and Roldan was tasked with more
defensive duties as Nico roamed around.
Pairing him with Cazorla and Flamini
for defensive duties in the midfield was a horrible decision, no wonder we had hardly any possession.
Like even if you did just want to put an attacking player there and allow him to
ignore defensive duties, then put lingard or rashford in.
Ans although he will not be playing the same role, he is learning more discipline and
defensive duties which will help him against United.
The manager is known to be ruthlessly demanding of his players, so much so that he expects winger Eden Hazard to
perform defensive duties despite that not being his strong point.
For me the biggest concern is the finishing, our midfield can easily match Barca's but if we attack and fail to score within the first 20 min it will only give MSN trio more confidence to
abandon defensive duties and apply more pressure on our defence.
This is good because he puts an effort in defensively, I like forward players who will not
shirk defensive duties.
The problem Pjanic has is that, his two mezzalas, Khedira & Matuidi, involve more in attacking play thereby, leaving
most defensive duties for him which affects his overall attacking contribution.
Role for villareal and malaga that person should take in consideration spanish league is not english league in no sense or form most attacking players have
less defensive duties there, however In england our wide players normally do a lot of defensive work.
Having lost Cazorla to injury for the time being, a player whose deep midfield role has been one reason we are challenging for the title, Campbell takes over on the left wing with
extra defensive duties.
I mean, if you honestly look at his style of play, he fits Barca more than he fits Arsenal, since he won't be having as much
defensive duties there as he has in Arsenal.
The issue is not Ozil's languid style but many times he doesn't do basic
defensive duties required of every player no matter what position they play.
When Podolski's not performing well, he plain disappears from the pitch, which creates major headaches when part of a winger's responsibilities
involve defensive duties.
It will also be wise to opt for Denilson at the expense of Wilshere & instruct him to sit in front f the back 4 all the time b / c Song doesn't look like to be in the mood to do his
usual defensive duties.
BBallbreakdown video: This video shows how we attacked Melo and it is a really good game plan to keep Russ on off
ball defensive duties.
Your right and at the moment we are playing with NO DM.Xhaka is being found out with his total lack of
defensive duties resulting in goals against due to him continually failing to track back with his man.I watched Fernandinho this evening against Bristol City and that player epitomises the role that he is there for.Sre you telling me these players are not there?Over to you Sven and Raul
Kongdognia is not better than Coquelin, especially since Coquelin is exactly what we need namely an enforcer who always
puts defensive duties over attack (we have the ball playing attackers already).
Used in the middle of the pitch, Sead will make Xhaka's
defensive duties easier, allowing for the passing game to get even better.
One concern that I had when he came on, was the fact that Arsenal like to utilise their fullbacks as attacking options as well as their
obvious defensive duties.
It won't be because he's asked to
add defensive duties to his wing game, all of them speak with admiration about just being picked and relied upon when a youngster looking for first break.
• long range shots CHECK • long range passes CHECK • physical aspect CHECK •
defensive duties CHECK • pace CHECK (Goretzka is rather quick for a lad 189 tall)
Also, playing Ozil centrally relieves him from whatever
little defensive duties you would want him to commit to, while playing as a winger.