Sentences with phrase «operate as a lone striker»

With Van Persie operating as a lone striker, Wenger wanted to add a third central midfielder and give his wide playmakers more attacking freedom.
The enigmatic Italian is likely to be asked to operate as a lone striker in the absence of Sturridge.
Meanwhile, an inability to operate as a lone striker places the England man behind Oliver Giroud in the attacking pecking order too.

Not exact matches

Aleksandar Kolarov and Samir Nasri were the scorers in the 2 - 0 victory at Goodison Park, but it was Silva who stole the show as he once again pulled the strings in midfield as he was operating in his favoured no. 10 role just behind the lone striker.
Selects Sanchez as lone striker upfront even when he knows Sanchez can not operate alone.
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