Sentences with phrase «season as a playmaker»

Not exact matches

As noted by BBC Sport, the Brazilian playmaker left Anfield in January to move to Barcelona for a # 142m fee, and so given Salah's impact this season, it's arguably a fair demand.

He's Cincinnati's primary offensive option as a 40 percent three - point shooter who has grown his game as a playmaker this season.

With news that Louis van Gaal is still dead set on bringing AS Roma playmaker Kevin Strootman to Manchester United, here's a look at how the Red Devils» lineup could look with the Dutchman in their midfield next season...

as long as king jack is alright i mean the team plays around jack so what ever will we do without our main man doesn't matter our slow dm are even more exposed doesn't matter if our best player last season is a showdow of himself since he is playing higher up and doesn't matter one of the best playmakers has been shifted out wide that all means nothing what matters is king jack stays fit and all listen to his commands in wenger we trust

Dwyane Wade has been a blessing off the bench as a playmaker for the second unit, but the experiment starting him alongside James went wildly wrong early in the season.

As for the playmaker himself, his form last season and at Euro 2016 was stunning, and it's hoped despite starting his own troubles in east London, he can get back to those levels and impress once again.

The young playmaker, who can operate in the hole or even as a central striker, has netted ten goals in 42 appearances for the Amsterdam club this season.

The tabloid note that Mourinho still sees Carrick — who made 28 appearances last season — as a key figure at Old Trafford, and has informed the former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker that he will play a prominent role at the club next term.

So the second half of the season will see us with a brand new strike force, with Mkhitaryan providing the crosses for Aubameyang to score, and with Ozil as the playmaker giving the pinpoint passes to both of our front men who will be hopefully waiting in the box to make use of them!

The playmaker — who shone last season as Chelsea won the Premier League under Jose Mourinho — has struggled to impress this term, both under the Portuguese coach before his exit and under his replacement Guus Hiddink.

Given that the Brazilian international has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge this season, it can be argued that it isn't even much of a loss as Conte has his own clear ideas and plans for the future which don't involve the playmaker.

Wanted by the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, AS Roma playmaker Kevin Strootman has displayed his superb talent since moving to Serie A from PSV last season.

Now, as well as being our best player this season, the German playmaker may be doing Arsenal fans a big favour off the pitch as well, if I am right about his delay in signing a new deal being due to him waiting to see what the boss does in the transfer market this summer.

The fact is that Arda is a very skillful winger / playmaker, and if (as we all know) Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez are leaving in the summer, do you think we should get him on board at Arsenal in January and prime him to take over their place in the team next season?

McNutt, who has emerged as the team's biggest playmaker on offense, began last season as the third - string quarterback.

Other targets reportedly include Barcelona defender Dani Alves [via ITV Sport], Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin [via Metro Sport] as well as Borussia Dortmund's deep - lying playmaker Ilkay Gundogan [via Express Sport] as the club look to pose a genuine threat for the league title next season.

That isn't to say that Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen hasn't impressed again this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 38 appearances to further establish himself as a fundamental figure at Spurs.

Madridistas want to see Cristiano as striker, Isco as playmaker, Bale on the left & James on the right this season where does reus fit in + they want aguero / morata

Still only 20 years old, the Croatian has made 12 starts in Serie A this season, contributing two goals and one assist, showing himself capable of playing in a number of different midfield roles, either as a deep - lying playmaker or a more advanced role, and even wide on the left hand side.

Another target rumoured to be on Liverpool's agenda in midfield is AS Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic, who has had another superb season in Serie A as he shows himself to be one of the best passers of the ball in Europe, with an eye for the odd spectacular long - range goal as welAS Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic, who has had another superb season in Serie A as he shows himself to be one of the best passers of the ball in Europe, with an eye for the odd spectacular long - range goal as welas he shows himself to be one of the best passers of the ball in Europe, with an eye for the odd spectacular long - range goal as welas well.

The veteran playmaker is reportedly set to leave at the end of the season with a move to China being touted, as noted by The Independent, and so he'll want to potentially leave on a high note with silverware.

Aston Villa expect to complete the signing of playmaker Carles Gil from La Liga giants Valencia within the next 48 hours, report the Telegraph, as beleaguered manager Paul Lambert looks to add some creativity to his goal shy side, with Villa having scored the fewest Premier League goals so far this season.

The representatives of our German international playmaker may not be so happy about what Ozil has said about the new Arsenal signing Alexandre Lacazette, reported by Metro, because it may just have weakened their bargaining position in those contract talks as the former Real Madrid man basically declared that he would be an Arsenal player next season.

In Wenger's traditional 4 -2-3-1 formation, Lemar could either take over Cazorla's role as the deeper - lying playmaker with a licence to roam forward or play on the left wing, but if Wenger decides to stick with the formation he finished last season with, three at the back, Lemar might struggle to displace Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez as one of the two attacking midfielders, however, that might change if one or both players leave the club.

James Akinjo (Salesian - Richmond, Sr.), 6 - 1, Guard WHAT HE DID: The University of Connecticut - bound playmaker was the unquestioned leader on a 30 - 2 Pride team which spent the majority of the season as NorCal's No. 1 - ranked team.

He averaged 8.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists in his sophomore season, playing a more central role as the team's lead playmaker.

The German playmaker is said to be keen on playing for his former Real Madrid manager once again and Arsenal look set to lose him for nothing at the end of the season anyway, so why not include him as part of the transfer deal to get Martial?

The North Londoners have missed Ozil's creativity this season and, exclusive of the former Los Blancos playmaker, the Gunners do not have other personnel in the same playmaking mould as the German.

Beware the Titans and their dilemma at running back, but three other intriguing playmakers are showing signs of heating up as the season approaches the midway point

Star playmaker Manuel Lanzini and box to box midfield force Cheikhou Kouyate are available for their first league match of the season, as both are on the bench.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been without the playmaker for part of the League season as Ozil nurses a knee problem.

The 18 - year - old playmaker is on the verge of agreeing a season - long loan deal at Ibrox as revealed by Record Sport earlier today.

At this stage of the season, Cleverley is the player being dribbled past the most times per game suggesting he isn't performing that well in terms of actual defending but is playing the deep midfield role as a deep - lying playmaker — his effectiveness in this position is there to be scrutinised, of course.

The 26 - year - old playmaker has enjoyed a stellar season with Spurs, contributed 10 goals and provided nine assists from 36 appearances in the Premier League as well as Champions League this season.

One of Stephen Ireland's better seasons (although not as impressive as the 2008 - 09 campaign), the Manchester City playmaker featured 33 times and scored four goals and made three assists.

Spain coach Lopetegui refused to criticise Zidane when asked about Isco's comments, with the playmaker far from an automatic selection for Madrid despite contributing five goals and as many assists in LaLiga this season.

Like Matic, Cesc Fabregas was much - maligned last season, but he would be the most natural fit to act as a deep - lying playmaker alongside Kante, as he completed more passes (2,700) than any other player in the top - flight last season.

For those who take against the idea of him being a creative player — a footballer who is lauded as Liverpool's playmaker yet comes nowhere near the top of the assists table in the Premier League this season, and often looks to take his own pot shots rather than play others in — the labels used to describe the Brazilian are a sore point in themselves.

The Les Bleus playmaker was brilliant for the Ligue 1 side last season as he directly contributed in over 30 goals in 50 odd appearances.

The 26 - year - old midfielder joined Sevilla from Bundesliga club Schalke 04 in 2011, since then he has established himself as one of the best attacking midfield talents in La Liga, scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for the club last season and now he is being widely viewed as a replacement for Spanish playmaker Cesc Fabregas, who recently joined Premier League side Chelsea.