Sentences with phrase «side of the defence as»

Mammana, who features primarily as a centre - back, can also play comfortably on the right side of the defence as well.

Sead Kolasinac: Kolasinac throttled forward from the left side of the defence as usual, but could not quite find through ball for Lacazette up front, still a strong performance — 7.5 / 10

Not exact matches

Man United's danger - man Romelu Lukaku will take most of the plaudits today, as the Belgian did well against a big West Brom defence as his side won their sixth games in their last seven.

Our rotated defence will have the extra protection of tweo holding midfielders in the absence of Coquelin at least, with Wenger going for Arteta and Flamini as a double pivot and it looks like Aaron Ramsey will be our number 10, with the Ox and Joel Campbell on either side of Olivier Giroud in attack.

Despite Guardiola's worries over his side's defence, they seem to be coping pretty well so far, as City currently have the joint best defence in the whole of the Premier League, with the Spaniard's side only conceding 11 goals in just 16 games so far.

One of those «same mistakes» that Barton is likely to be referring to is in defence, as Liverpool still haven't managed to establish themselves as a consistent defensively - sound side, conceding 18 goals in 13 league games, which is the worst record of the top seven sides.

None of the home side's defence covered themselves with glory here, but Markus Suttner had a particularly difficult time as Chelsea ran riot.

For me the Bosnian hulk as some call him is the perfect blend of power, pace, defence and attack and on the left with Monreal behind him and Alexis Sanchez ahead the Gunners have a seriously strong left side.

Defence has been a weakness for Louis van Gaal's expensively - assembled side this season, with a number of other big names also linked as targets for the club in that area.

The Reds could now benefit from his availability as Rodgers looks for a new signing on the left - hand side of his defence, with last season's loan signing Aly Cissokho failing to impress in that position.

With the addition of Paulista, Arsenal may now have the requisite numbers with which to compete in the second half of the season and Wenger insisted, despite his attacking instincts and reputation as a gung - ho manager, that the defence is a crucial part of his side.

I also compare Chambers games as Central defender with his games in the right side of defence and I think he is a better Central Defender, more composed and assured in the Centre than on the right.

He is most often used as a centre - back, but can also play on either side of a defence — such versatilely making him an excellent candidate to lineup in Antonio Conte's 3 -4-3 formation.

The whole line of defence in regards to the first goal getting wrong side of every man, as well as Cech.

The other part of Cameroon's impressive, young defence, N'Koulou may only be 24 but has established himself as a key part of the Indomitable Lions side.

As a matter of fact, I am expecting Le Prof to start Mustafi at the left side of Arsenal back three defence while Koscielny starts centrally and Monreal starts at the right side.

His performances for the national side are outstanding, however, as a composed centre back who is comfortable at bringing the ball out of defence.

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

I still don't understand people's obsession with boxing players in to a specific role... The whole «true DM» is a dying breed, even Coquelin is arguably something else considering the advanced positions he takes up often in front of Santi and takes major risks in winning the ball back for us... IMO, the reason Coquelin has had such a successful integration into the first team is that he focussed incredibly hard on the basics of his role first and foremost before adding other elements to his game (long - balls, driving runs into space, more aggressive ball movement in general) it's not rocket science to tell a player to curb the attacking side of their game and focus primarily on defence before attack... Nor is it that hard to see that playing in a midfield pairing with either Ramsey or Cazorla is going to be different as well.

The Reds have been astonishing up front this season, with their defence and goalkeeping costing their side a number of points, and letting Oblak join them could be costly as we look to battle our way back into the top four.

Google have once again laid in to the Tottenham defence, this time for using the north London side as the very definition of «dodgy».

Manchester United are looking to move for Zenit St. Petersburg central defender Ezequiel Garay just months after they could've signed him for # 12 million from Benfica, report the Mirror, as manager Louis van Gaal looks to bolster a defence that has proved to be his side's Achilles heel during the opening weeks of the season.

I am not saying that Arsenal should turn into the sort of super negative side we saw from Jose Mourinho's Chelsea a few years ago with their parked bus, but I reckon our balance should be a bit more tipped toward defence for now, as long as it is getting results.

I am a little disconcerted that Wenger didn't request a personal hearing so he could give his side of the story, as he actually had an extremely valid defence that Dean made it look like he had a vendetta against the Arsenal boss.

Arsenal are the holders and should put up a rugged defence of our trophy, and as we are playing the Hull team that gave us a run for our money at Wembley last May, we can not expect an easy game even though we are now the home side.

I didn't watch the match last night as I was on the field playing I ran my heels off I was in their faces I was angry I got a well - deserved yellow and could have been sent off later on I intercepted a good few balls and assisted with 2 goals and won the match From the highlights and the analysis I understand the Arsenal were weak in midfield the Arsenal needs an enforcer someone just like me a motivator and in the face of the opponents a thorn in the side I also believe MR wenger was at fault we all knew we would be weak in defence the least MR wenger should have had is a strong fresh midfield after all we had a tough encounter with city + traveling why didn't he use Rosciky, Carzola and Campbell On a different note I like chamberland stature he is tall and has pace and energy why not adapt him to the defensive midfield position with clear emphasis to be in the opponents face The arsenal and Mr wenger need to wake up fast now we have this weekend to prepare for Chelsea if we believe we are title contenders

The 24 - year - old has been arguably Man United's most consistent performer over the past two seasons, and was regularly Louis van Gaal's last line of defence as the Premier League side secured a top four spot in 2014/15.

The Calgary - born teenager, who is eligible for both Canada and Nigeria, excels as a centre - back, but has also demonstrated his class on the right side of the defence.

The defeat to AS Monaco was the same — despite the defence messing up on each of the goals the visitors scored that night, it was a number of misses by Giroud that got all the attention; and yet, in between these two fixtures, the 28 - year - old has rightly been hailed as one of the stars of the sidAS Monaco was the same — despite the defence messing up on each of the goals the visitors scored that night, it was a number of misses by Giroud that got all the attention; and yet, in between these two fixtures, the 28 - year - old has rightly been hailed as one of the stars of the sidas one of the stars of the side.

The Spanish tactician will surely be hoping for that type of response from Mangala, as ultimately he doesn't want to be left even lighter in defence as his side looks set to compete on various fronts this season.

As for the team news, we will have to it without our supersub Olivier Giroud around to help us out of any tight fix, and Aaron Ramsey is also sidelined until the New Year — but on the plus side we will have Shkrodan Mustafi back to help in defence.

The keeper had little to do as Sanchez evaded the defence seal the win for his side confirming their dominance with a beauty for his second of the game (brace) t take the game beyond West Ham United.

Despite his advancing years, he continues to play a pivotal role for United in front of the defence as he keeps things ticking for his side.

The need to strengthen his options on the left - side of the defence for Rodgers is clear, as his other alternatives are currently Jose Enrique and Jon Flanagan; The former made just four league appearances last season and the latter missed the entire campaign through injury and is likely to be eased back into action upon his return to full fitness.

Jurgen Klopp will be looking to bolster his defence this summer as it has been one of the side's vulnerabilities having conceded 42 goals in 37 league games, with only Arsenal conceding more out of the top seven sides in the Premier League.

The Chilean superstar will be key to stretching the Potter's defence as the Stoke City side are known for their strong defensive formation with plenty of men behind the ball.

I do nt think Wenger will make many changes to the side that played in Belgrade but David Ospina is expected to return from injury and I am also hoping that Chambers is fit enough to play a part as well, as the partnership with Holding is set to be our defence of the future.

With Arsene Wenger selecting a very makeshift defence of Debuchy and Holding either side of a central midfielder Elneny, as well as three young Gunners in Nelson, Willock and Maitland - Niles it was clear that the Gunners were making the Premier League game away to Everton on Sunday a big priority.

It was the kind of cutting edge Mourinho will have wished his side had displayed earlier in the season, with Harrop curling just wide as Palace struggled to breakdown the hosts» young defence.

Against a PSG strikeforce vaunted even without the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic that was no easy task, but the defence held their side of the bargain as the attackers tried to fulfil theirs.

Arsenal's defence really started to struggle towards the end of the first half as Calum Chambers and Hector Bellerin lingered on the ball in defence, but Wenger's side dominated the second.

The home side struggled to penetrate United's defence and made as much out of a Rafael challenge on Craig Gardner as they could.

Arsene Wenger's side were seen as having a soft centre when they lost to Southampton on New Year's Day, and the lack of protection given to their defence has been frequently criticised this season.

The Belgian defender has proved to be as solid as a rock in the Spurs defence, helping Pochettino's side to their second clean sheet of the season at Stoke.

Sanchez was booked for simulation having twice been upended by Hull's defence before the busy Niasse sent a near - post header into the side - netting as the Tigers looked to take a share of the spoils.

On the 21s, I was at OT tonight, a really good turn out over 13k cheering on the reds, top support for a 21 game, Was not really surprised chelsea won, we were big underdogs going in, we did not really test their keeper that often which was a shame, still been a top season for Warren Joyce side, a makeshift defence most of the season and a lack of striker options for most of the season as well, so a great effort just to be in the final, shame we couldnt win it.

German born Felicio Brown Forbes, who used to play as a wing back on the right side of the defence in Sergei Pavlov's days, started to act as a left winger for no apparent reason under Kiryakov's stewardship and remained like that until picking up an injury that is keeping him sidelined later last month.

Vicente del Bosque used Busquets as a starting midfielder in the side than won the country's first World Cup in South Africa in 2010, and he also starred in the successful defence of the European Championship crown in 2012 and in Spain's less successful bid to retain the World Cup in Brazil i 2014.

So they are silencing concerns over their defence as they are one of the more attacking sides in the tournament clearly.

They were effective, too, as Davies whipped ten crosses into the Everton penalty area to give the home side's defence plenty of headaches.