The phrase
"to impress this season" means to make a strong and positive impact during a certain period of time. It suggests trying to stand out, be highly regarded, or gain admiration from others in the present season or time frame.
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impressed this season with steady performances as an outside shooter and primary facilitator and looks suited for a backup point guard role in the NBA.
Signed from Athletic Bilbao last summer, Ander Herrera has
impressed this season for United, though he has not always been a regular starter for van Gaal's side and may struggle even further to play regularly if Gundogan arrives at Old Trafford.
The 18 - year - old continues to
impress this season as he looks to add to his tallies of 24 goals and 11 assists in 39 appearances in all competitions.
Attaining that capital
means impressing seasoned investors and convincing them that your business, more than any other, is worthy of their time and money.
United are known to be in need of reinforcements in defence at the moment, with the likes of Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling not
particularly impressing this season, while youngsters Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair have been forced to play a surprisingly high number of games.
The West African, who has a contract until 2018, has
impressed this season on loan at Turkish side Kasimpasa and looks set to be finally given the chance to step up.
The 26 - year - old has
impressed this season at the Liberty Stadium with his performances catching the eye of the Gunners boss who wants to bolster his midfield ahead of the 2015 - 16 campaign.
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The Blues are not exactly starved of options in that position at the moment, but it may be that Jose Mourinho is keen to bring in the former Ipswich Town man as a replacement for Filipe Luis, who has struggled to
impress this season since making the move to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid.
Godin, 28, was pivotal as Atletico won the La Liga title and reached the Champions League Final last season, and has continued to
impress this season too.
That could pave the way for an Anfield move for Farfan who has
impressed this season for Schalke, scoring five goals in sixteen games from a wide right position.
Adnan Januzaj who shined under David Moyes management last year, failed to
impress this season as he has managed to play only 412 minutes in the first 16 weeks of the Premier League.
Campbell, Oxlade and even Theo haven't
really impressed me this season and even though they work hard and have pace we need another more prolific goal scorer.
He seems to be in high spirits as always and what's to
impress this season.
Injuries have little to do with out failure to
impress this season.
Having seen Fernando Torres, Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba fail to
impress this season it's not surprise that Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho would seek to bring in an alternative striking option to lead his line and a move for 27 year old Brazilian international Hulk may well be a sensible one to pursue.
The powerful forward initially struggled for form following his big money move from FC Porto to the Russian Premier League but has
impressed this season, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists in 17 appearances to help his side to the top of the domestic table.
But I see this as his make or break season - Fail to
impress this season and I think he will be sold on or sent on loan.
Liverpool, Everton and United are not
impressing this season, leaving Tottenham and Man City as the only ones where we would be facing an in form team on the road.
While the Argentine has
impressed this season, it is perhaps too early to take a call on his future credentials.
Arguably the best player in the country, Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart, continues to
impress this season.
However, Shaqiri struck on the stroke of half time for his second of the afternoon with a stunning effort and in turn it sets up an intriguing second half with Stoke's attacking trident hoping to inflict further damage as they continue to
impress this season.
Not many Spurs players have
impressed this season, but goalkeeper Lloris has been in fine form.
It's no surprise Guardiola is looking at the teenager though, as with Claudio Bravo failing to
impress this season, coupled with Willy Caballero's contract running down this summer and Joe Hart unlikely to have a future at the Etihad, a goalkeeper is arguably top of the Spanish tactician's transfer shortlist.
He impressed this season by guiding them to a third place finish in the Primeira Liga, thereby ensuring they made the Champions League qualification stages for the first time in their history.
-- Milan continue to
impress this season and sit fourth in Serie A.
While the former Sunderland man has struggled to
impress this season, Jones has done little in a Liverpool shirt to prove he is any more capable of impressing between the Anfield sticks.
Firmino netted 16 goals and provided 11 assists last term and has continued to
impress this season and Hoffenheim may struggle to keep hold of their prized asset much longer.
For a bargan fee of just # 5m, United could replace Hernandez and van Persie upfront with the signing of Burnley contract rebel Danny Ings, who has
impressed this season.
Of course, Balotelli is not the only Premier League player struggling to
impress this season.
The midfielder has
impressed this season, showing true grit, determination and fight as he tries to prove his fitness.
While he was keen to reiterate that he's happy in Germany and remains under contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2021, the possibility of a return to Barcelona could sway him as Ernesto Valverde's side continue to
impress this season.
Nacho Monreal has
impressed this season — but Arsenal's strength is going forward, with Alexis Sanchez their most potent weapon.
The 21 - year - old striker first burst onto the scene last season and has continued to
impress this season with four goals and three assists in his first six appearances of the campaign.
Final Thought Arsenal's defense, midfield and attack have all failed to
impress this season, that Ramsey's return, alone, can not make a significant difference to the Gunners» rectifying their early season failures.
Tottenham have
impressed this season with their aggressive, high intensity football demanded by Pochettino, whose mentor is his former manager Marcelo Bielsa.
City head coach Pep Guardiola brought Claudio Bravo to the Etihad last summer, but the Chilean shot stopper has struggled to
impress this season.