Sentences with phrase «tip of a diamond midfield»

Barcelona started in a 3 -4-3 formation with Lionel Messi at the tip of a diamond midfield and Daniel Alves as a right forward.

Initially breaking through as a winger the Englishman has shown he is equally adept as a striker or as a No. 10 at the tip of a diamond midfield.

Not exact matches

In Liverpool's diamond formation, Coutinho could play as a number 8 in midfield, with Firmino playing at the tip of the diamond, doing a similar job to the one which Sterling did so well at the end of the 2013/14 season.

The Frenchman moved away from the usual 4 -3-3 to more of a diamond midfield, with Isco at the tip.

Towards the end of last season, Arsenal landed on a winning formula with a deep lying partnership between Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla, with Mesut Ozil playing at the tip of the midfield diamond.

Initially signed to provide Allegri with another option to play at the tip of his midfield diamond, Hernanes seemed to struggle with the tactical demands of the coach both in training and on the pitch.