Sentences with phrase «players in the attacking midfield»

While this group of players is typical, they could play any of three players in the attacking midfield spot.
You just feel this Tottenham side is missing a Gareth Bale - like player in attacking midfield, with Pochettino arguably too reliant on Kane to keep on providing the goals.

Not exact matches

so left with just 4 players for 4 defensive positions... i think we should definitely strengthen our attacking midfield in january
There is plenty of pace in that Arsenal attack and I like the balance of having Xhaka and Coquelin as well as Ozil in midfield, so now our manager has done his bit, can the Arsenal players do theirs?
But in order to set a new Premier League record of 21 in one season, the attacking midfielder needs another four and if our strikers and other outfield players continue to spurn chances the way we have been seeing then he might just fall short.
Like I always say, there are certain players that can fit into Wenger's philosophy but he fails to get those kinda players IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers that can fit into Wenger's philosophy but he fails to get those kinda players IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers IMHO Players that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for thePlayers that have excellent technicality ala Cazorla both in defence, midfield and attack especially midfield so the failure is in identifying and getting the right players for theplayers for the system
High work rate players in midfield and attack for 70 + minute a game (when not on the ball), Sanchez, Welbeck, Cazorla and Coquelin and Elneny.
The players in question are Lars Stindl, a 26 - year - old attacking midfielder, and Leonardo Bittencourt, a 22 - year - old winger who could also operate well as a wing - back in Liverpool's fluid tactical system.
The 31 - year - old has been one of the top attacking midfield players in Europe in his eight seasons at City, and would be a major loss if he were to move on, particularly to a Premier League rival.
The 25 - year - old has 12 goals and 6 assists in just 20 appearances in all competitions this season, and has become regarded as one of the world's best attacking midfield players in the last few years.
Of course we had the priceless advantage of having real men play for us instead of little timid and afraid children in defence and especially in midfield or attack like Ozil, Walcott and all the other serail coasters who have made a rich living under their benevolent Uncle Arsene, who indulges their timidity and blames the refs, rather than coward players.
According to Don Balon, there are six names on the Spanish giants» radar, though Perez will hope to bring in two players from that list — a striker and an attacking midfielder or wide - forward.
The attacking midfielder is not only one of the Bundesliga's top scorers but no other player in the German top tier has provided more assists, form that is all the more laudable given he represents mid-table Hoffenheim.
Both clubs are in the market for new attacking midfield players this summer, with United in particular desperate to strengthen after a highly disappointing campaign this year, and with the likes of Nani, Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia all badly under - performing.
The confusion leads to players in the central midfield to join in attack and forgetting their duty as transitioners of the team (turning defending into attacking and start the first defending of any attack to us).
wenger is a legend in his own mind so other peoples opinions... fans, ex players, journalists, etc... have no bearing on his greatness or the righteousness of his own decisions... from end of last season it was clear we needed two quality attacking options to put up a serious challenge (getting rid of walcott and campbell or ox and bringing in a serious upgrade over giroud) instead he brought in another midfield option (having done the same in the winter window) which only makes sense in his own delusional world rather than the reality of facing up to serious and strengthening competitors and which defines the job at hand....
we have great fire power with probably the 2nd best creative attacking midfield in the EPL now the problem is that if we get congested in every game just outside the oppositions box there is no way we can score goals with 15 to 18 players in and around you, we need to change the way we play we can not play the million passing the ball game outside the box, we have to draw out the opposition to half way to be able to get behind their deference
Although Wilshere has not nailed down a regular position in his career so far, playing both as an attacking midfielder, either centrally or on either flank, as well as a more defensive - minded player, it appears that he wants to work on becoming more of a deep - lying ball player in the Alonso or Pirlo mould.
You can not counter attack if a player keeps giving the ball away in the midfield.
The 25 - year - old has been a key performer for Spurs in recent years, and looks one of Europe's best attacking midfield players on current form.
Liverpool are now looking at two big - name Serie A players to come in in midfield and attack, plus another transfer deal this month to ensure they are better equipped to finish this season strongly and possibly mount a challenge on the Premier League title next year.
Any good manager would have a strong midfield in defense and attack allowing players to play in their positions.
Laurent Blanc responded to the loss of his most defensive midfielder in somewhat surprising fashion, throwing on a much more attacking player in Lucas Moura and abandoning the 3 -5-2 that PSG had struggled with in favor of a 4 -3-3, bringing Marquinhos off the back line to serve as his holding midfielder.
Even this summer I still don't expect Wenger to get a defensive midfielder (because of that attacking in our dna bs) or a top box2box player Wenger is as clueless as they come.
Not only is Conte not a coach who overly utilizes a high press, we don't have the players necessary to do so — only Kante and Willian in our midfield and attacking lines are players who could pull off a high press (Pedro too).
His creative ability from a variety of attacking midfield positions made him a highly influential player almost straight away, and with a highly impressive haul of 22 goals and 12 assists in his final season with the club in 2006/07, he was snapped up by Spanish giants Real Madrid for # 23million.
He Exactly built the spine of the squad... He bought Baily, Lindelof as defenders, Paul Pogba and Matic in Midfield, And Lukaku as forward... We have solved the problem of forward by adding Lacazzate but still 1 attacking Player and 1 Hard Hitting Defensive midfielder we require...
One of the main attraction points for Hazard is his versatility, with the player showing time and time again that is able to play in a variety of positions in both attack and midfield.
I will assure all the Ozil is never in the wrong brigade, the days of an attacking midfielder that is one dimensional are long gone, just assisting and contributing nothing else to the team is in the past, all players now have to do more than just waiting for others to fight for them, as that's why Mata struggled at Chelsea under Moanrinho and he is struggling at Man United too.
Arsenal already have a number of options in the attacking midfield department, but there's no doubt a player of Pedro's calibre and experience could prove a useful option for Arsene Wenger's side.
Been a big name signing, Sanchez will always be a marked man and will not be given as much space as the City players whose focus was on attacking did, he needs all the help he can get from Debuchy, the other midfield players plus our ST in order to find his sharpness.
However, the Reds do already have a couple of very similar players to the attacking midfielder in Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
Since Henry and Pires, and somewhat Viera, all French players in Midfield or attack were either disaster like CHAMAKH, Sanogo, or average like Giroud.
The former Everton ace has often been used in the centre of a back three for Tottenham, with the player moving into midfield when on the ball in order to retain possession for his side and start attacks in an effective and efficient way.
I rated the Defenders yesterday and the midfielders in the afternoon, so now let's discuss the attacking players.
Today winning teams have 9 or even 10 players, who press and defend as soon as the ball is lost, and especially the midfielders and wingers are «2 way players», who are nearly all are as good in defending as in attacking.
Good enough as a squad player, but Arsenal definitely need more creative and more skillful attacking midfielder in the next season.
Iwobi is the best attacking midfielder we have, he is the only player that can play him self out of trouble from tight corners, in fact he is the only player in arsenal right now that I have confidence in that can dribble well at the same time pass well.
I will assure all the «Ozil is never in the wrong brigade», those days of an attacking midfielder who is one dimensional are long gone, just assisting and contributing nothing else to the team is in the past, all players now have to do more than just waiting for others to fight for them, that's why Mata struggled at Chelsea under Moanrinho and he is struggling at Man United too.
The glut of attacking midfielders in the squad threatens to restrict the opportunities for the young players.
Marco Reus could also be on his way out of the club before the end of the summer as he continues to attract interest from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, and his exit would certainly see Dortmund in need of a new attacking midfield player such as Kagawa.
I can't remember who it was that made a stupid comment yesterday about how every player should just do what their position says, That a defender should just do that, an attacking midfielder should just create a DM should just cover the defense and strikers and wingers should just put in crosses into the strikers... I think it was Ks - gunner or kickAss, can't remember properly.
Although Flamini is not the greatest player on the ball, his presence in the midfield allows the other midfielders more freedom to commit to the attacks while at the same time not exposing us on the counter.
Paulo Dybala was vital in getting their attack rolling, and as the game went on more players started getting involved as well, including a surprisingly strong supporting performance from Alex Sandro on the left side of the Italians» midfield.
Instead of these 6 players, we can get Carvalho and Robiot who are both DM's and we can have a team where we have two quality and young players in each midfield and attacking position.
It is always based on the best players available in every department (defense, midfield, attack).
everyone with common sense knows that all the players will be playing a big part in arsenal challenging for titles except may be our defenders & goalkeeper who will play in all our important games otherwise we will see a lot of different combinations used in midfield & attack during the season depending on the opposition or if it, s a cl game to top the group or when it, s been decided already, a cup game or when we have to play twice in a week, injuries, loss of form....
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to bring in an attack minded midfielder and will look to continue his youthful transfer policy and believes Isco is a player with a bright future.
Brendan Rodgers is a fan of the player, and remains keen on signing further attacking midfielders despite already bringing in the likes of Adam Lallana and Lazar Markovic.
Wengers should have just added a very good DM and another quicker defender to treat those kind of problems but eish he is too stubborn to drop his new captain or Flamini and he had to change the formation to make sure the midfield players defend and attack in numbers with one DM to always protect the defense but this is not happening and Wenger will not change that until maybe 2 or 3 years because he is not under any pressure to do well after all!
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