Sentences with phrase «options in the midfield»

Barcelona don't exactly look short of options in midfield right now, but are often on the lookout for the best young talent due to their proud tradition of nurturing youth and building a team that can grow up together instead of simply splashing out on big - name signings.

Yes clearly Edgar Davids is getting on a bit but given the paucity of options in our midfield with Alberto Aquilani still on the mend, Xabi Alonso gone, Lucas just about keeping his head above water and Javier Mascherano being a shadow of his former self, perhaps bringing in the out of contract Dutchman could be a useful addition to our relatively thin squad.

Nevertheless, he will have another option in midfield in the coming weeks with Loftus - Cheek expected to be on the bench for the clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

We have plenty of option in midfield Ramsey, Wilshere, Diaby, Flamini and Arteta.

If we're not keeping Wilshere, Barkley might be a very good long term option in midfield — but not for 50 million GBP.

Bayern already have plenty of options in midfield after raiding Real for Xabi Alonso this summer, but the club have been keen to bring in yet another big name.

Another option in midfield for Arsenal could be highly - rated Borussia Monchengladbach star Christoph Kramer, a # 20m target for the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger is a known admirer of the England international, although he is not short of options in midfield.

Bruce is well aware that his side are short on options in the midfield area as the new season fast approaches after selling Northern Irish international Corry Evans to Blackburn Rovers as well as loaning Tom Cairney out to Ewood Park too.

Coquelin will be a very good backup option in midfield.

but the more important point is that they are different so would offer more options in the midfield as long as we off load flamini and diaby he would be an upgrade....

There you go with the assumption that we'll deploy 4 -1-4-1 next season... Ever consider we landed on that because our personnel dictated such in the fact our only defensive option in midfield (coquelin) can not provide the «traded support» in a deep midfield two?

It may be that Mourinho would use Fabinho in both roles, though speculation elsewhere suggests United could be looking at other targets as options in midfield.

He is going on the Europa League list because we open spaces with Depay and Schneiderlin having gone and we don't have many options in midfield,» he is quoted as saying by The Sun.

Scorer of a wondergoal for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid this weekend, Saul Niguez has been linked with Manchester United and would be a superb addition for the club as they seek to improve their options in midfield.

Personally if he is to move away on loan, I think it should be a six month deal, with the option of a January extension, or at least Arsenal can put a return clause in the loan contract, should the Gunners be short of options in midfield.

With Louis van Gaal's side somewhat short of options in midfield last season as Michael Carrick spent a lot of time out injured and new players like Ander Herrera and Daley Blind took time to settle, it's clear that Schneiderlin could make a fine addition in that key position.

The Liverpool boss is also looking for more natural width out on the right and would do well to bring in another steely option in the midfield.

Don Balon add that Gomes is something of a surprise target for Mourinho given his indifferent form at Barcelona so far, though the Reds could undoubtedly do with more options in midfield as Michael Carrick will retire at the end of the season and Marouane Fellaini is heading towards the end of his contract.

The Gunners have already seen an offer of # 10million rejected by the Magpies, but with Wenger losing players to injury and short of options in midfield, he may be tempted to push through a late deal for the 27 - year - old, who looks good value for Newcastle's asking price of # 20million.

The Catalan giants already have plenty of options in midfield and attack, but may feel Turan would be a good buy at this stage due to the departure of legendary playmaker Xavi at the end of the season.

Milan have various options in midfield, but they have been criticised for a lack of an alternative to Franck Kessie, and while Wilshere isn't comparable in terms of style of play, he could play a pivotal role for the Italian giants moving forward having now proven his fitness and quality this season.

Swiss international Xhaka is expected to be a confirmed in the coming days, giving us plenty of options in midfield, leaving us to concentrate on adding goals to our side.

With Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla out injured in the long term, Arsenal are looking very short of options in midfield, even if the inexperienced Mohamed Elneny arrives this month.

But at the same time, you couldn't blame any Liverpool fan who was a little underwhelmed with their options in midfield, or in goal, or with the fact that Alberto Moreno still draws a wage.

Still, Brendan Rodgers needn't be too downhearted after signing big names like Roberto Firmino, James Milner and Christian Benteke this summer to boost his options in midfield and attack.

personally i would give up a bit of power for more skill and mobility which is why i think we need another carzola type urgently... but i appreciate there are other ways... but without a top quality option in midfield this window any chance of competing at the top again will be gone for another year... that will be 14 barren years... back to the future with the yoghurt man it seems!!

Moreover, Arsenal have way too many options in midfield at the moment.

All got his chance because quite frankly Spurs didn't have any better options in midfield.

There is currently question marks over the futures of both Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey, who both have one year remaining on their current contracts, and we could well be looking to firm up our options in midfield, having struggled in the centre of the park for much of the campaign, and with Santi Cazorla's injuries leaving us lacking something special in midfield.

Having a wing - back on support will allow for forward movement and crosses into the area, but also offers a passing option in midfield if the ball needs to go wide or if you need to switch the play.

We can expect to see a handful of younger players such as Ainsley Maitland - Niles and Reiss Nelson, and with Arsene Wenger planning to rest Xhaka, Maitland - Niles may play in his preferred midfield position, with Josh DaSilva at left back (another option in midfield is Mohamed Elneny).

The Portuguese tactician, too, has limited options in midfield following the departures of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.

Mauricio Pochettino is thought to be unhappy with his current options in midfield and is eyeing 30 - year - old

But, I figured we would address what we need — better attacking options in the midfield and an attempt to shore up our defense (which hasn't been all that bad to be honest)-- but I am not all convinced we did that.

While Morgan Schneiderlin and Ander Herrera may be popular options in midfield, United have looked short of late in deeper - lying positions.

Arsene Wenger has now confirmed the Gunners will be without Mikel Arteta in tomorrow's clash he will join them on the treatment table which will be leaving the boss short of options in the midfield.

He will have a luxury of options in midfield, particularly when Lallana and Philippe Coutinho are available again.

The return of Carrick will provide Van Gaal with a lot of options in midfield ahead of the tie.

That's something that Morata has going against him, particularly because there are so many impressive options in midfield who can allow Zidane to alter the scheme mid-game.

Mourinho is now looking to replace his injured players and securing a back - up option in midfield after ace midfielder Paul Pogba's injury.

United triggered a one - year option in the midfielder's contract in January in order to secure the 29 - year - old to the club until the end of the 2017 - 18 season, and sources told ESPN FC in April that manager Jose Mourinho would like to extend his deal at Old Trafford even further.

It's a decision that makes sense at the time, with so many options in the midfield area it would be likely that Wenger would opt to send Keita back out on loan.

Liverpool have plenty of options in midfield and attack and their recent performances have left Klopp with a selection headache.

With Moritz» new injury blow, Bolton Wanderers are once again struggling for creative options in the midfield as they look to start scoring goals from the front.

«We now have good options in midfield and up front with these captures add to the experienced additions we also made at the back by bringing in two England defenders Jonathan Woodgate and Matthew Upson earlier in the transfer window.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen to bolster his options in midfield, while Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to have also been monitoring his situation.

Both teams possess a wealth of options in midfield but individually, these two United men are the best midfielders.

Not exact matches

Those two would give us great energy and work rate in midfield and if Wenger wants to bring the just back Coquelin off before the end he has a ready made replacement on the pitch in Elneny, increasing his options to change things around.

Arsenal should be looking at their midfield options this month, with Granit Xhaka and Francis Coquelin failing to form the partnership we had expected in the middle of the park.