Sentences with phrase «role as defender»

Since moving to Europe in 2008 from Bendel Insurance, he raked up a total of 131 appearances with 6 goals from his role as a defender.

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While Indiana could throw several good defenders at James, Stephenson earned the role as instigator.

As Jacques Ellul argues, «Unless Christians fulfill their prophetic role, unless they become the advocates and defenders of the truly poor... then infallibly violence will suddenly break out.»

Giroud's main role as the central striker, believe it or not, is to occupy the defenders and give our fluid and ever changing formation a focal point.

The defender is reported to be in line to be announced as captain for the upcoming season, despite being in - and - out of the first - team in the previous campaign, sharing the role alongside Laurent Koscielny with Gabriel Paulista.

The Catalan giants are also believed to be looking to strengthen in his position this summer, having relied on Sergi Roberto as a makeshift defender in the role this term, but despite a number of reasons to believe Hector could be on his way, his team - mate Monreal claims he isn't.

CB: While it's tempting to pick the reliable Phil Jones alongside Bailly, we've narrowly gone for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, who has taken to his new role as a central defender like a duck to water, pinging out some superb long balls and crosses from that position to pick up four assists already this season.

The 22 year - old played a role in our pre-season campaign, and has seemingly shown enough to be included in our playing squad for the term, but if he has shown enough, why have we been leaving him sidelined while fielding two left - backs (Kolasinac and Monreal) as makeshift defenders?

The Argentine defender move to a left - back role following Luke Shaw's suspension and struggled to contain Burnley's attacks as they targeted Man United's left side.

Bale plays as a shadow striker, meaning he plays in the # 10 role but is more focused on driving at defenders with his pace and shooting (rather than the Ozil - way of playing the # 10 role for example).

However, the better player is Elneny in the defensive role, as he is track back and is a nagging defender.

Ever since Skrtel took over the central defender role at Liverpool this season, the club have enjoyed what could only be described as a brick wall defense.

The young defender looked accomplished on his senior bow in the Community Shield and Arsene Wenger may well be ready to use the former Southampton man in a relatively prominent role, not least as the 19 year old displays maturity beyond his years but also because he can fill in effectively in a number of roles.

Eleny was horrible He is not a defender Monreal is much better as a LB in 4 at the back or LW Kolsanic is much better in CB role.

So the fact that he confirmed his interest in the young English defender Tyrone Mings, as reported by The Mirror, is fairly out of character for the Prof.. The 21 - year old is currently playing in the Championship for Ipswich Town and his usual role is as a left back, but at 6ft 3in and with his power and pace, it is thought that he could easily make the switch to central defence, which is coincidentally the weakest part of the Arsenal squad right now.

What Wenger will sign is a one or two central defenders as the farm system does not seem to have any worthy of the role.

A quality Striker such as Podolski does not need to back track and defend, he must challenge the Defenders and wait for counterattacks, a striker role is to sprint from midfield to goal, is not running all over the pitch as I see GIROUD and WELBECK, defending posts against corners, no wonder at the 60th minute they disappear, you need strong legs to score....

While it remains to be seen whether or not this new role is something that the veteran defender is interested in, he cut an emotional figure on Friday as he couldn't hold back the tears as those in attendance at the awards ceremony gave him a long - lasting round of applause as part of a prolonged tribute to his time at the club.

Our side has been on the look - out for an experienced defender to add to the ranks, and Luiz would certainly fit into that category, having won numerous trophies with Paris Saint - Germain and Chelsea, as well as having played a key role in helping the Blues to win the Champions League, and would be a huge boost to our team as we look to secure a spot in the top four, whilst also being available for the Europa League.

Chambers also claims that he has no real preference as to whether he becomes a regular right back or central defender and we have yet to see whether Arsene Wenger thinks he might be right for the deep lying midfield role.

As you continue to look closer, you will realise that over the past three transfer windows, we have moved to bring in a goalkeeper (Petr Cech), the two defenders, two midfielders in Xhaka and Elneny, with the latter able to play in an advanced role, as well as a striker, completely overhauling the spine of our teaAs you continue to look closer, you will realise that over the past three transfer windows, we have moved to bring in a goalkeeper (Petr Cech), the two defenders, two midfielders in Xhaka and Elneny, with the latter able to play in an advanced role, as well as a striker, completely overhauling the spine of our teaas well as a striker, completely overhauling the spine of our teaas a striker, completely overhauling the spine of our team.

As a top defender, that new role will suite him rather than to dump him of like sit.

Genk captain Tozser played as a makeshift defender in Chelsea's 5 - 0 victory at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago and he could be in for another torrid time even if he returns to his favoured midfield role.

I sat «player «rather than «right back «or even defender because the «9 - year old has already taken up two roles in his fledgling Arsenal career and there has also been talk that he might get a chance to show what he can do as a defensive midfielder.

Sncheiderlin (don't know how you spell it), or lars bender (at the very least) Or... He must buy a couple defenders and bring back carl jenkinson and then play chambers in the DM role... I actually think that would be a better option as I think the young chambers can be moulded into a very good DM, and could be used to cover in defense at CB or RB...

We know that Wenger likes defenders who know how to attack and maybe vice versa... i do nt think we will be losing an attacking option as you say because i believe it could be the opposite... Schneiderlin starting and playing Arteta role.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

The Spanish defender is now considered to be one of the best full - backs in the country, and possibly even the world, and will no doubt be keeping his role as the club's first - choice for the foreseeable future.

Ramsey is a better defender without the ball and maybe slightly better as a defender overall, but Cazorla's playmaking from this role make him invaluable to the role.

As it is, he's a valuable wing defender and shooter who fits into a role.

The young defender will now take up working under former Real Madrid defender Aitor Karanka, who has played key roles in winning three Champions League winners medals previously at centre - back, and may well prove to be a big influence in guiding the youngster as he looks to make progress.

We need 1 defender for and tbh three midfielders we need these as I think he will clear a lot out we have one particular player who just can't do it he's always enjoyed great talent but just can not play but I would like to see and have a coaching role of the club as a say is very very talented and we all know who is.

Not only is the World Cup winning defender the club captain of Arsenal, but as announced recently Per Mertesacker will take up a coaching role with the Gunners when he hangs up his boots at the end of the coming season, so it is clear that he has a very good working relationship with Arsene Wenger and the rest of the backroom staff.

She fills a glue role as an incredibly versatile defender and all - around player not defined for being GREAT at any one thing just yet.

e was in midst of a breakout, stepping into a bigger offensive role for the Mustangs and showcasing his versatility as a defender and scorer.

He was in midst of a breakout, stepping into a bigger offensive role for the Mustangs and showcasing his versatility as a defender and scorer.

But, I don't think he's as accomplished as a defender either in a defensive or offensive role.

Despite not being the most natural defender, his tireless work - rate supplements the wing - back role and he has the pace to recover as well.

Ashley Young has been forced to fill in due to Jose Mourinho's apparent distrust of Luke Shaw for that role, and while the England veteran has performed well as a make - shift defender, he surely isn't a long - term solution in that area.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown agreed with Gazidis, but believes Wenger could have a role to play at the club even after leaving as manager.

Key attributes are the same as the central defender role, but with added passing, composure and vision.

His role as an anchorman in front of the back line is vital to Vanney's clan as he provides security and experience; he can move in between the central defenders transforming it into a three - man back line and can also send long balls which overcome the lines of pressure formed by the opponents.

Though the ageing Frenchman has not been in good form this year, he has been pursued in his unfamiliar role when he has failed to combine well with Roberto Carlos, the defender on the left who has failed to come up with his surging runs consistently down the left flank as is his wont.

In his four - man backline, the former LA Galaxy player Vanney roped in Gregory van der Wiel in an unnatural role, as he featured as a central defender.

In that column, I theorized that Giménez's newfound versatility gave him «infinitely more value» than his previous role as super-talented but super-streaky central defender.

His performance in the game against Sporting Lisbon lead to his starting role against Braga, and the defender who can play as a full back or defensive midfielder didn't dissapoint.

Former Real Madrid and Blackburn Rovers defender Michel Salgado is looking forward to an «adventure» in his new role as part - owner of Gibraltar United.

Skipper Michael Bradley marshalled the backline from his defensive midfield role, as he constantly retreated back to split the central defenders in order to dictate the play.