Sentences with phrase «strong defence in front of»

The Slovenia international has had a strong defence in front of him in Diego Simeone's side, but has also stood out with some great reflex saves between the sticks for Atletico.

Not exact matches

A strong physical presence shepherding the space in front of the defence, he is also capable of scoring goals.

And with Liverpool having the joint second best defensive record in the league, the accusations levied against the defensive work of the side, although some of them are pertinent, seem to have not as much importance in comparison to the issues raised here, although with the slight caveat that there is a noticeable drop off between the two seasons in terms of interceptions from midfield and the forwards, which has lead to Liverpool not being so strong on the counter attack and the fact that the majority of the shots Liverpool have conceded seem to be in the space in front of the defence and behind the midfield.