Sentences with phrase «running at defender»

There's few more exciting sights in world football than Neymar running at a defender.

He admits he prefers running at the defender hoping to draw the foul.

Jack simply can't keep the ball, he gets it, runs at defenders, the more the better for Jack and gets dispossessed.

He will cause defences problems in the Prem much like how Aguiro and othe players that run at defenders with that low centre of gravity do.

if you have a speedy winger capable of beating defender of putting in a decent cross why not make sure they are given as much of a chance to run at defenders as possible whilst the box is not yet packed with opponents.

like the instinct of our mind and body and i actually like this comment of wilshere he said that read and accepted the criticism that he should pass more and faster so he did think about corrections in his play but told us the truth about the matter that he almos instinctively wants to run at the defenders thats his football and his «character» of play, i like his honest answer and i think that fans shouldn't talk about private things of players if they wants to spend time in twitter, i think we should respect that and not criticise it cause maybe it helps him relax, thats my opinion on the matter ^ ^

Danny Welbeck is very good at running at defenders which will surely cause panic to certain teams.

Powell is a chore to defend when running at defenders and has a hard shot.

An exciting wideman who runs at defenders, the 25 - year - old scored five goals and grabbed three assists in nine Champions League games last season to show he can do it on the highest stage.

On the other hand, Ox or Welbeck gets into the passing game, actually runs at the defender.

Manchester United's Portuguese star, on loan at Sporting Lisbon, has always loved to run at defenders.

He needs to drop back into midfield get the ball and run at defenders and make things happen so he can be effective, or he'll just be another overpriced waste.

Its not enough to attack and run at defenders and can't defend when defenders run at you.

Walcott to run at defenders from the get go so as to unsettle Chelsea.

Though Bale was finding some space behind the defence on the left, more often than not the ball wasn't finding him, while Bellamy was spending as much time shouting at the referee as he was running at defenders.

Oxlade needs a good run at defenders and a motivated team that pass it to him at opportunistic moments.

Oxlade came on did not even try to run at defenders.

Unlike Di Maria, Bellerabi is an out - and - out winger who loves running at defenders, putting the ball in dangerous areas early, and taking shots on goal, many of which are successful.

I'm not having a go at you Jim A, just at the baying mob that will say we should have bought someone who can run at defenders... These injuries aren't helping us (maybe bad luck) but the bigger blow might be having no quality cover for Coquelin (definitely bad planning).

We desperately need someone who can run at defenders.

Welbz, however, possesses more attributes of a winger than Ramsey — played there (against his wishes) for multiple years with united, will stay wide and provide balance, will run at his his defender, will be another person in the box at the far post should Giroud miss the first ball — versus where Ramsey is on the complete other side of the field or at the first post or central channel in front of Giroud; has the pace and will look to run onto the end of balls from Mesut or Alexis.

Despite being 35 years of age, the Little Mozart is still as explosive as he was when he first joined in 2006 and still possesses the ability to run at defenders, find a defence - splitting pass and also has a good shot on him.

how many people noticed during the koln game that sanches lost the ball more than 6 times few wont notice cos he was running at defenders and scored a good goal, but believe, me if koln was a good side arsenal would have lost that match due to alexis lost of possession in the middle, i will stick with welbeck, and bring in alex later.

Giroud can't shoot outside the box, can't run at defenders, doesn't have a good ball control and requires about 4 chances to score one goal.

Pace to get in behind on the counter, can run at defenders, can hold the ball up, can finish in the air.

OG wont do well in the FA cup final if he starts, Villa will hold a high line against Arsenal they cant park the bus there defence is crap, for OG its simple he hasn't got the pace or strength, you need a man who can run at the defender not hold the ball up, because of Okore Giroud will have an awful time he faster and stronger i think if Giroud is on he will be man marked (Okore's bitch all game) if you don't believe me watch the training footage of him manhandling Benteke...... Not an easy task.

Reiss Nelson already looking like something at 17 as an attacking midfielder, getting past players in the final third, approaching the box with pace, skipping challenges, running at defenders etc all these supported by a cool head, steady improvement / game opportunities and a HEALTHY BODY are the hallmarks of superstar attackers.

He is involved in big games and I think he plays well, but he has never been the focal point, does a very large portion of his work off the ball, and is just not the type to ask for the ball and run at defenders.

Just after halftime he ran at a defender, nutmegging him, and winning a penalty that would double to lead over Derby County.

More prominent when allowed space wide, and the ability to run at defenders and isolate them one vs. one, the time spent drilled under the tuition of Roger Schmidt also makes him ideal for a gengenpressing system; the hallmark of one Jürgen Klopp.

Despite his small stature he is difficult to shrug off the ball and is a real threat when running at defenders.

Alexis is trying to do all sorts of things with his feet when running at defenders and he'll need to cut that out and go back to basics because chances will be minimal.

As his side have looked to close up shop and try to grind out the results, he has sought to offer to offer an outlet, running at defenders to ease the pressure and breakout on the counter.

The only positive i took from this bore fest was Memphis finally running at defenders, which earned us a rather shameful win.

Nicholson looked dangerous running at defenders with the ball, and made an impact off the ball while constantly harrying opposing players.

However, at 23, there is plenty to like in the Spaniard's arsenal; fleet of foot, equipped with the dribbling ability to lose his marker, and most importantly the confidence to channel it all by running at defenders.

Best: The move to the right side of the 3 -4-3 formation gives him the space and freedom to run at defenders and use his speed to wreak havoc on opposing backlines.

Sony Norde was on top form on the night, as he constantly looked to run at defenders, troubling Tampines left back Noh Rahman.

Gervinho is the type of player who can excite fans with his dangerous technique whilst running at defenders, only to restore their lack of faith in his ability once an actual decision has to be made.

The youngster likes running at defenders and I think he can be a match winner for us at Vicarage Road.

The Dubrovnik born player is devastating when running at defenders and Croatia will look to play to his strengths at 2018 World Cup in Russia this summer as his stock in European football continues to rise.

Whenever he ran at their defenders, Hazard made them retreat in panic.

Richarlison is an excellent player who loves to run at defenders and shoot and I expect him to get the better of an ageing Pablo Zabaleta should the Argentine start at right - back.

Direct running at defenders, a threat on the counter, and a good amount of running for the team on and off the ball during the 25 minutes he was on the pitch.

Manchester United were pinging the ball across our open defence, running at our defenders and creating chances.

Pace, trickery and a desire to run at defenders have all been staple attributes for the young midfielder.

This leaves Walcott and Podolski as our only remaining striking options, a position neither of them impressed in last season, however, with such quality and work rate in our midfield they would have far less to do and could focus more on link up play and running at defenders (Theo's biggest asset).

If it's true that he is attracted by a move to United for reasons other than hype and high wages, the prospect of taking ownership of the vacant No. 7 shirt, once worn by his hero David Beckham, to play with impunity out wide, coming inside to run at defenders on the diagonal and score goals, may also appeal.

I've found that I'm much more accurate with through passes and long balls than I have been in the past, but dealing with momentum and turning on the ball while trying to make a run at defenders feels like it usually does.

Not exact matches

Running at walls of defenders, while greedily keeping the ball from team mates to appear flashy and then falling over dispossessed is not how to play football.