Sentences with phrase «reinforcements in the defensive midfield»

The Mirror claim Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is looking for reinforcements in defensive midfield after the departure of Matic.

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Every man and his dog knows that we are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder and a central defender and considering that there are no shortage of those in the market, Le Prof should really land quality reinforcements and stop complaining about his backline being «bit soft».

They are still desperately in need of central defensive reinforcements, often having to deploy converted midfielders such as Javier Mascherano and Alex Song at the back as cover for skipper Carles Puyol, who has been absent for much of the last two season with a variety of injuries.

They've already signed Victor Lindelof at centre - back and Nemanja Matic in midfield — who is an incredibly strong defensive midfielder — but the left - back position is in the most need of reinforcement.

When he was initially brought in during the January transfer window, it seemed as though he would be a much welcomed reinforcement to bolster our 3 - man midfield depth, and could add some grit and defensive prowess to the midfielder, something that was previously lacking.