Sentences with phrase «struggled against our defenders»

Lukaku struggled against our defenders last time out and was ordinary.

Not exact matches

Bordeaux are prone struggle without towering centre - back Lamine Sane; they did so earlier in the season when the defender was out injured for the away fixture against Paris Saint - Germain, losing 3 - 0.

Big in your list I can agree that all these players would improve us, but let's look at our CB At the moment Kos, top player but is struggling with a inj which may or may not heal, at the moment he isn't match fit so not up to his own high standard, so needs help or a defender of his quality so he can go and recover properly So then we have Mert, too slow and no longer good enough, I'm not sure if he's even good enough for 3 rd choice CB, too slow, poor on the air for his size and not brave enough, he's lasted this long due to Kos he needs a Top class CB just to allow him to play against average teams Ok now Reid not top class we can all agree so we couldn't really play him with MERT as he isn't Kos quality so can't cover merits deficiencys He could be ok with Kos but Kos is struggling So is Reid what we need???? And finally Wenger if he has all 3 fit will still play Kos / Mert first choice Oh and God forbid we play MERT / Reid against the top teams like Chels / city / utd / Southampton Chuckle chuckle

Strong, athletic and pacy but struggle against better defenders and organised teams.

literally saying he is prone to many mistakes for instance goal misses (1 on 1), retaining possession, hold up play, poor goal conversion rate against a «formidable team», inaccurate passes, struggles when backing a defender (s) and he's not good in the air.

struggles with back against defenders — no kidding, when does he ever attempt to do this, he is always looking for the run.

Cazorla is not the best defender and against tough teams he may struggle — he was clearly playing a deeper role — and vs. Chelsea he would thus be needed to sometimes defend with the DM and stand strong on the ball.

Arsenal's mooted transfer move for Villarreal's Brazilian central defender Gabriel Paulista appears to have edged another step closer this evening, with the Spanish side announcing their matchday squad for the La Liga clash against struggling Levante tomorrow — a list on which Gabriel's name does not appear.

Another way to spend up at the position, Simmons draws a fantastic matchup against the Knicks, who will struggle to throw any reasonable defender his way.

A dominant display from the central defender as Hull had to struggle with the dismissal of James Chester and played a big part in the Tigers earning a point against Stoke City.

The defender has been struggling with a muscle problem suffered during the first half against Girondins de Bordeaux on February 15.

What may hold Carter back long - term is a lack of elite explosiveness, as he occasionally struggles to gather off two feet and score against longer defenders around the basket.

The larger than life ex-Liverpool and Southampton defender struggled with a battle against his belly throughout his career.

He'll struggle against better on - ball defenders in the NBA and will have to learn how to play against much tougher defenses in the pick - and - roll.

Pittsburg's leading scorers, guards Seuvahnia Kuka and Adorah Buggs, struggled to score against Berkeley's mobile defenders.

The defender has returned to training after missing the defeat at Bournemouth with an ankle injury, and is expected to return to Jürgen Klopp's squad for Sunday's Anfield clash against the struggling Hammers.

However they struggled linking play centrally, usually against ten deep defenders, forcing central attacking midfielder Andres Iniesta and forward Leo Messi to drop deep into non threatening positions in an attempt find space with the ball.

The 21 year old who was rated the best defender on show for his team in their last weekend clash against Groningen has so far made 26 appearances this season with a goal to his name from his position as a full back for ADO Deen Haag who ate struggling to remain in the first division of Dutch football League.

Rangers defender Martin has been struggling with a back problem and Celtic full - back Tierney missed the goalless draw against Motherwell on Sunday with a calf complaint.

The versatile defender transferred to Sunderland and since then has helped the Black Cats in their annual struggle against relegation.

Zidane is unlikely to be taking a risk with the fitness of his star defender though, especially with a clash against struggling Sporting Gijon up next and as a result, Raphael Varane is likely to be partnering Pepe at the heart of the Madrid backline.

Heaton 6 lucky his first half parry didn't lead to a goal Lowton 7 very solid Keane 6 below par today Ward 8 another very good performance Boyd 5 very average Barton 5 so many misplaced passes Hendrick 4 really off his game today Gray 7 really effective Barnes 6 struggled against very good defenders...