Sentences with phrase «positions in the squad»

Even if Walcott and the Ox does fully recovered to play for Arsenal in December before the winter window reopens, the Boss should still sign a top quality striker and left winger to reinforce those 2 positions in his squad that are looking exposed right now.

Our weakest position in the squad is defensive midfielder.

We all can see that we have been lacking a DM, CB, Striker since 2012... The money is there, the likes of Chelsea, City, United, Liverpool and Spuds have at least tried to spend money to address the problem positions in their squads..

Wilshere would want to identify his position in the squad before taking a decision.

The 19 year - old has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence in the Gunners first - team, and this is the first time that his position in the squad has come under question.

He's one of those players who you'd think is almost guaranteed a starting role when fit, but if others are pressing for his position in the squad, Cazorla may no longer get to start.

He's a slightly unstable character on the pitch, often being quite reckless in his challenges, but I think his position in the squad is safe given the job he can do in putting his body on the line.

Investment is actually needed in other positions in the squad.

I personally think that with Welbeck, Giroud, and the up and coming Akpom, we are in pretty good shape, so Wenger should save his money for other positions in the squad.

Liverpool look set to make three smart signings in the summer transfer window to address some key positions in their squad, with other areas set to be filled by promising youngsters such as Jordan Ibe, who has recently enjoyed a strong run in the first - team.

I know I will be slaughtered for this but without keeping Alexis and reinforcing key positions in the squad, Arsenal can finish somewhere in top 10.

I actually like what he has said he's essentially putting the onus on wenger to upgrade certain positions in the squad so we can challenge for major honors.

Whether that materialises still remains to be seen as Mourinho was heavily linked with bringing in a winger during the summer, but he failed to do so and so perhaps there is still a position in his squad to be filled.

What is his real position in the squad?

We have a better squad then we have had in years we also have two glaring holes that have not been addressed in years, but every other position in the squad looks better, and still we are unable to beat Everton, City or Leicester.

They are taking the full back position in the squad.

It isn't really fair to blame Zidane for preferring Asensio - Lucas duo over Bale recently.But we have 3 wingers / wide players for 2 positions in the squad now.

But Charlie... Based on our previous few seasons spending, our budget, Jack's wage and position in the squad would not get in the way of those hypothetically, incoming players.

We all know how many years certain positions in the squad have needed urgent attention but every year nothing and the endless rounds of players played out of position.

Despite being the best options in their respective positions in the squad, down the right and the left respectively, Mkitaryan and Martial were picked out and sidelined previously this season.

It's an open secret that Chelsea will be in the market to search for a new striker and several other options to fill key positions in their squad after a dismal overall display in this season's campaign.

To be honest there is cover for most positions in the squad but how long can we continue without Santi Cazorla?

«I still have some bad feelings towards myself because I didn't give a real chance to everyone, there are some positions in our squad where we have overbooked.

He has much to improve on if he hopes to retain his position in the squad.

But three home games against top - six opposition and potentially tricky away fixtures at Stoke and Burnley give the players quite a challenge in the run - in, and many will need to do so to prove their value for a position in the squad next season.

Not exact matches

Normally, squads remain within sight and radio range of one another, avoiding the disaster of inadvertently calling in artillery fire on another squad's position.

Build a squad with cover in all positions.

On analysing the squad, I think most Gooners would agree with the veteran tactician that the squad does have good depth, we just need a little world - class quality in a couple of positions.

Arsenal have built a fantastic squad over the last couple of years and have proven talent in more or less every position today.

He will play players in their proper positions, and rotate the squad farely.

I personally think the problem is at the moment we have not got the best squad we could possibly have in a few positions we have not got quality to replace quality with that where we have fallen short on the title a few times in the past

«We are in a position where we know what is requested, so everybody in the squad will have to play a part in that and it's a good opportunity for us to show that we can produce the performances needed and that we can maintain the focus on every single game.»

One must conclude from this that Arsene must have identified this player to be ideal to fill in a position of weakness in the squad.

It has been reported in recent years that Arsenal are in a strong financial position, and yet they haven't really addressed key weaknesses in their squad and transformed themselves into a real force in the English top flight since their previous dominant spell.

The Sun is reporting that Arsenal are now in pole position to sign the talented young German and with his current club apparently set to leave him out of their Champions League squad for next season he certainly seems to be available and for not all that much money either.

With this precise squad BUT with a proper manager who can coach and motivate, unlike Wenger, we wouild indeed be in prime position to win the Europa.

I'd love us to sign Bender is we are to sign another CDM in the summer, we need squad depth and to promote the culture of fighting for ones position in the team

Theo Walcott was used in the position last season, and started well, but for the last eight months of the campaign, he failed to make his mark in the role, and struggled to get into the first - team squad at times, ending his hopes of making Roy Hodgson's squad for the European Championships.

I feel the current squad is the best in years but we are still a couple of players away from being genuine title contenders and for this reason I think wengers time is up as he has failed to address the same positions for years!!

That's why I feel confident, Wenger subtly assembled the deepest squad in the league with a very capable back up in every position (except dm).

I believe what he is doing at the moment, as well as building a squad capable of winning the top trophies, is trying to leave the club in the best possible position for his successor.

But, other than those three, Wenger must also make sure the rest of the squad is in tip top condition, and one worrying position for Gooners is the left - back spot, with Nacho Monreal approaching 30 and his backup Kieran Gibbs suffering the English disease of injuries and inconsistency.

-- consistent injury issue — no signings (when we need them and there are better players out there than we have in our team / squad)-- no strength in depth (kids, or not sufficient quality bought)-- no consistency in performance (motivation)-- tactical nativity and inflexibility — players played out of position or too Many like minded players accommodated in same line up.

«It is another game where people look at us and see how we behave because even if Chelsea are not in the best position you look at their squad.

, did we upgrade the squad in crucial positions?

Can Wenger really not see that the manner of our performance as well as this being his worst ever season in terms of results and position in the table mean that he is not really getting the best out of the Arsenal squad?

The squad is in a pole position for greatness for 2015 - 16 year.

I think it is cowardly that a manager of Wenger's calibre doesn't want to take on the risks, pressures and responsibilities that comes with spending big on quality players, completing the squad and having players that put you in a position to strongly (and legitimately) challenge for titles.

(3) formation flexibility — it took 20 years for Wenger to return to a back 3 and now he can't seem to choose anything but that formation... the teams in the premiership and those we could face in the Europa will present vastly different tactics and we need to have a manager who can prepare this squad for this eventuality and have the fortitude to make the necessary adjustments throughout the season... I have seen nothing in the past 6 - 7 years to suggest that he is the man to take on this challenge... I can't even remember when he changed formations when he would replace a small, pacy striker, like during the Walcott experiment, with the lumbering Giroud... of course this is exactly why there is no other manager in the world that plays more players out of their natural positions (square peg in a round hole)

When the champions league squads are submitted later this week, you will see we are not in such a bad position.