Sentences with phrase «tenacious midfielder»

But this short tenacious midfielder who couldn't execute an offside trap to save his life is struggling more and more these days: Kevin Gameiro ritually humiliated him in the Copa del Rey Final, causing him to get sent off after just 30 minutes.

The tenacious midfielder is a product of Bolton Wanderers Youth Academy, having been on the Trotters books since the age of nine.

The tenacious midfielder's medal haul includes three Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, one League Cup and one for the now defunct continental Cup Winners» Cup.

A tenacious midfielder who can impact the game at either end of the pitch, Drinkwater is reunited with N'Golo Kante at Stamford Bridge.

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That appears to be the case according to Spanish football expert and Sky Sports pundit Balague, who has also dealt a major blow to Arsenal supporters who were hoping that Arsene Wenger would swoop for the combative and tenacious midfielder.

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Gennaro Gattuso, Italy A tenacious midfielder who won the Champions League with Milan and the World Cup with Italy.

The tenacious midfielder represented Cameroon in the final of the African Youth Championship 2009 — an unsuccessful showing against a Ghana side featuring Andre Ayew of Swansea City — and also featured in the U-20 World Cup later that year alongside the likes of Jacques Zoua and Charley Fomen.

Still at Nantes, where he is a key part of the overachieving side, who won't be able to keep hold of the tenacious midfielder much longer.

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Not exact matches

The 22 - year - old scored seven goals in 39 appearances from midfield last season, while he's got four in 13 so far this year as well as offering plenty more in midfield with his energetic, tenacious and stylish performances on a consistent basis.

The elegant Frenchman and the tenacious Swiss midfielder have the potential to transform the Gunners midfield — representing a major upgrade on the likes of Mathieu Flamini, Santi Cazorla and even Francis Coquelin — and could provide the midseason lift Arsenal need to finally end their wait for a title.

It is okay if Aubameyang and Dortmund change their minds, because Lacazette can still work well with Giroud, but Arsenal should get a more tenacious central midfielder and a better central defender.

Having been an ever - present for Conte this season, his tenacious and powerful performances in midfield have been an integral part of Chelsea's success and so his award is certainly well deserved.

It is hard to think our «light» midfield will dominate these power packed tenacious Spurs midfield.

A tenacious and combative midfielder who captained Argentina, Diego Simeone is fast becoming one of the top managers in the game at the moment after a miracle job at Atletico Madrid.

Gattuso was one of the most tenacious players in the game during his time with Milan, and would bring both drive and bite to the midfield.

The nuggety Uruguayan has been a tenacious presence in the Sampdoria midfield this season and his recent inclusion in the Uruguyan team has coincided with a string of victories.

I do think thought that our summer priorities MUST be a world class goal keeper, central defender and, if possible, a tenacious holding midfielder.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal stated in February that he wanted to sign a creative midfielder in the summer and Gundogan, who is technically accomplished and a fine passer - as well as a tenacious tackler - certainly fits the bill.

Kenedy and Willian would be the best - suited players in the Blues current squad to fulfil wing - back duties while Pjanić and Fàbregas could take it in turns to dictate the tempo in midfield ahead of the tenacious Kanté.

In midfield there was a tenacious box - to - box display by Hojbjerg, who has undergone something of a renaissance in recent weeks and showed far more clarity than his counterparts in blue.

The colossal midfielder, who stands at 6ft, is tenacious in the middle of the park and could be one that Conte nurtures for the seasons to come at Chelsea.

He is a tenacious player, great on the ball and makes good runs from the midfield.»

The tenacious and industrious Luke McCormick has blossomed from scholarship afterthought to all - round midfield spark - plug in recent times and will surprise many as he gets set to play on a bigger stage, and Jacob Maddox's ability to knit the play together from the middle whilst staying combative despite his relative lack of stature will make him an important player going forward.

In midfield, the tinkering with personnel has been most evident — Liam Bridcutt was missing with a groin problem but Ward's Republic of Ireland teammate, Keith Andrews, one of the few Eire players to emerge with an enhanced reputation after Euro 2012, used all his experience to perform the water carrier role to tenacious perfection.

Very good display again from Ryan, was tenacious defensively and came so close with a great strike, drove the midfield very well again

But because its stolon growth is faster and more tenacious than Kentucky bluegrass's or ryegrass's, it can infiltrate worn areas in front of goal cages and in midfield that normally have to be patched with sod or reseeded.