Sentences with phrase «talismanic figure»
A "talismanic figure" is a person who is considered to have special powers or abilities, often seen as a good luck charm or source of protection. They are believed to possess magical qualities or influence, which people hope will bring them positive outcomes or luck. Full definition
Alli and Eriksen were talismanic figures for Spurs over the past year, with 50 and 48 appearances between them, while Firmino was the only red close to those numbers at 41.
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Having scored 25 goals in 37 league outings last season, he would solve the issues currently being faced by United and Chelsea respectively, with the two clubs potentially both needing to replace talismanic figures, while they need to bolster their options in general.
The other striker to feature is Raúl González, himself a long - time talismanic figure at the Santiago Bernabéu whose final season in the Spanish capital (2009/10) crossed over with Ronaldo's first.
At the same time, Allen seems to want to embrace the work of certain talismanic figures without resorting to satire or parody.
Losing Sanchez would be a major blow for the Gunners as he has been a talismanic figure for them this season.
That's a major void to fill for Arsene Wenger as the Chilean international was a talismanic figure up front for the Gunners last season, scoring 30 goals and providing 19 assists in 51 appearances.
But their two talismanic figures were quick to raise the spirits of a nation by celebrating what Wales achieved, rather than reflect on what could have been.
Sanchez scored 30 goals and provided 19 assists in 51 appearances for Arsenal last season, and Jose Mourinho will certainly be hoping that talismanic figure can rediscover his best form at Man Utd and help them secure major honours this season and beyond.
Sanchez has failed to reach the standard he set last season, but when in top form, he's been a talismanic figure for Arsenal in the final third.
His form has dipped badly this season compared to last year when he was a talismanic figure up top for the north London giants, as he's managed just eight goals and four assists in 22 appearances.
Losing Sanchez is going to be a blow, as although he hasn't replicated his top form this season, last year he showed that he can be a talismanic figure for the Gunners up front.
Cast your minds back to the gloomy 2014/15 season in which Liverpool parted ways with the talismanic figure of Luis Suarez, replacing him with Rickie Lambert and the ever egotistical Mario Balotelli.
The talismanic figure that was Miroslav Klose has now hung up his boots and Germany will be looking for goals elsewhere if they are to have any chance of claiming the second biggest trophy of world football.
Both talismanic figures, both enigmatic men with prolific scoring records and both mouthy so - and - sos, but which Manchester United forward takes the cake as having the biggest swagger, the biggest ego and the most insane self - image?
He scored against Uruguay and then again against Venezuela, he appears to be as much as a talismanic figure for country as he is for club.
Both talismanic figures, both enigmatic men with prolific scoring records and both mouthy so - and - sos, but which Manchester United forward takes...
Leighton Baines talks about his admiration for Seamus Coleman and the pleasure he has taken from watching the Irishman's evolution into one of the Club's talismanic figures.
Losing Sanchez is going to be a huge blow, as although he hasn't replicated his top form this season, last year he showed that he can be a talismanic figure for the Gunners up front.