Sentences with phrase «to dictate the tempo of the game»

It would be useless if they can not possess the ball and dictate the tempo of the game properly.

Koscielny — 4 Didn't do anything to prevent Berbatov from dictating the tempo of the game, especially in the second half.

Gundogan is the first major step towards achieving that ambition, with the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder now set to become City's main ball - playing midfielder with an ability to dictate the tempo of the game through retaining possession.

However, whether it was dictating the tempo of the game by keeping Madrid ticking over or pushing the play forward with incisive passes, Modric was a real joy to watch.

They will need to dictate the tempo of the game far better than we did against Hull and to ensure that the first counter attack isn't a goal.

2) Ozil doesn't usually dictate the tempo of games directly that is not his playing style — he is a chance creator and the best one in Europe at that.

Did his job in terms of dictating the tempo of the game to ensure United dominated possession, although his play was perhaps too slow at times which hurt United.

Houston plays a style that is very similar to San Jose's first opponent of the season, Minnesota United, and the Earthquakes were able to effectively dictate the tempo of that game in building a 3 - 0 lead.

La Volpe usually encourages his wing - backs to push forward as two attacking midfielders dictate the tempo of the game.

The game itself started and West Brom quickly took charge dictating the tempo of the game, we knew we would be in for a long game and this was confirmed as West Brom took the lead to go 1 - 0 up.

Carrick was able to win the ball back and intercept Palace attacks throughout as well as dictating the tempo of the game when in possession.

But objectively, if you had to pick a CM from Scholes, Lampard, and Gerrard, a CM best suited to dictate the tempo of the game, you pick Scholes.

Fred and Seri would add more physicality and real energy in the middle of the pitch, while Jorginho has shown he can dictate the tempo of games and boss things with possession for Napoli.

For this i think we need a midfield that can hold the ball and dictate the tempo of the game.

We dictated the tempo of the game and he was brilliant.»

We need another # 8 who can dictate the tempo of the game, knows where to stand and knows where to put the ball not doing basic passing.

Ozil is not a playmaker and I think Sanchez is the midfield general we need to dictate the tempo of the game.

Massimiliano Allegri already has a headache in midfield as Miralem Pjanic will miss the first meeting due to suspension, as his creativity and ability to dictate the tempo of the game will be sorely missed by the Italian champions.

Against relegation level teams like Bournemouth, they should have completely dominated and dictated the tempo of the game, but they did not.

Ozil makes clever passes in the final 3rd, while Fabregas can dictate the tempo of a game.

It will likely be a similar story in Portugal, as the visitors will dominate possession and look to dictate the tempo of the game to see off their opponents.

The Manchester United captain impressed in his midfield role, helping England dominate possession and dictate the tempo of the game, particularly in the first half, while he combined his work ethic and creativity to good effect.

He is not like Sanchez, Messi or Cazorla that can dictate the tempo of the game and possess the ball for a long time.

Unfortunately he needs to help us dictate the tempo of the game and he is not quite ready for this.

Whether it's his ability to offer defensive coverage and break Arsenal forward quickly or his talent to dictate the tempo of a game and string passes together in midfield and set his side on their way, he is absolutely vital to the style in which they play.

He can dictate the tempo of the game, is experienced as well.

The way Jorginho is able to get on the ball in the centre of the park, the way he's able to dictate the tempo of a game and the way he's able to find incisive passes are all allowed to occur because of the protection he's offered in the form of Allan or the extremely impressive Amadou Diawara.

The Switzerland international is expected to provide cover for the defence while Jack Wilshere is expected to support the attack and dictate the tempo of the game.

Dictating the tempo of the game and scoring spectacular goals is the norm for the 21 year - old midfielder.