Sentences with phrase «to play in defence»

He is playing in defence as of now but I wouldn't read anything other into that than learning where a CB would want you to stand or who to have pick up..

Okay, so it's the start of the season and it's only three goals, but we are all super proud of him, especially as he normally plays in defence!

The Ivory Coast teenager, who mainly deployed in midfield but can also play in defence at right - back position, is currently serving his loan spell at Serie B outfit Cesena.

Although the Dutchman has so far only played in defence for the first - team, regular watchers of the club's academy teams suggest the former - Ajax youth product's ultimate destiny lies further forward, as an unassailable midfield general.

Fabinho has largely played central midfield in a defensive role for Monaco this season, though he has also shown himself capable of playing in defence in the past.

I love the spanish football world so much that if I were to assemble a premier league team, English players will only play in defence.

In the past both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with Bazoer, who is a solid midfielder also capable of playing in defence.

CB — Pontus Jansson — Will have to step up tomorrow again because I can only see Pearce and O'Connor playing in the defence with the injuries and now suspensions.

That leaves Gabriel, Calum Chambers and new summer signing Rob Holding as the only natural centre - halves at his disposal, with suggestions that Francis Coquelin may be asked to play in defence until Kosciely returns.

Although not outstanding the South American has looked solid enough at right wing - back in this new look formation, which is probably because Valencia has previous experience playing in defence.

But seriously Arsenal should have little problem beating this woeful Newcastle side, whoever plays in defence....

With Milner in a more advanced role, Emre Can moves into midfield alongside Jordan Henderson, a role he has been tipped to play in the future despite largely playing in defence in 2014/15.

Barcelona are the only team I can think of off the top of my head with 2 top class CDM options in Busquets and Mascherano — but even there it is not so much of a problem as they generally both play with JM playing in defence so playing time not an issue.

If mustaffi plays in defence we could be beat by 5 or 6 goals over 2 legs.

All players need stability and Chambers hasnt played in a defence that has that yet.

Our defence and midfield is very poor.why can't Wenger construct a defence like invincibles where we had a thin but powerful defence on planet, few but strong midfielders who could play in defence when needed, thirsty strikers and attacking midfielders like for stoke Edu would have butchered their goalie in the name of scoring.I can say wenger's whole team is useless!

He can also play in the defence RB or even others.

it is not the same to play in defence where most of the time all team is defending, and in the club where defence is open coz you most of the itme you attacking.

This season I see Blind playing in defence again, possibly rotated with Smalling and Bailly to maintain match fitness and freshness for matches, as United will soon feel the heat once the UEFA Europa League starts and the domestic competitions start in September and January.

When coach Marcel Koller put Alaba (who is used to playing in defence for Bayern) at No. 10 against Portugal, it was a dreadfully poor fit, as he completed just 53 percent of his passes before being subbed off early in the second half.

The Express claim that Mourinho is considering using attacking midfielder Traore — who can also play in defence — as substitute to Azpilicueta.

Wenger should play him in defence as a full back since we are short of defenders and he has experience playing there for milan.

A versatile player, capable of playing in defence or midfield, Curtis played 14 league games between 1997 and 2000 before joining Blackburn.

!?!?!????? It's the shits and if koscienly gets an injury (I can see it coming) then whose going to play in defence..

We have the players to play in defence, thogh we need to buy one more but you put them all on the bench.

Dier's ability to play in defence or in midfield has lead to him becoming one of the most important players in Pochettino's system at Spurs.

Well last time I looked we had debuchy chambers bellerin ajayi hayden mertesacker koscielny monreal gibbs ormonde - ottewill moore pleguezuelo coquelin and flamini that can all play in defence.

If he was good enough, why would he be playing in a defence and his team concedes 5 goals?»

Mert must play in defence.

A strong and physical player, he can play in both defence and a defensive midfield role and is a regular for the England Under - 21 side.

How about signing a versatile goalkeeper who can also play in the defence and midfield????? #My Opinion tho #

«In the second half in Moscow he played in defence and then afterwards, when he moved back into the middle of the park, he gave assists.

Those were the days when we had men, not boys, playing in defence.

Wenger got him playing in defence for under 21 I suppose to sharpen is hardness, awareness and concentration defensive wise.

However, the fact he is so versatile — plays in defence or midfield and therefore never really nails down one position — ultimately counts against him.

He will play him in defence if he has too...!

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has admitted that though he struggled to play in defence for his side against Manchester City on Sunday he is glad to be back playing after his lengthy injury lay off, the Daily Express reports.

A young ambitious midfielder is a left footed player and can play in defence or midfield

He netted just twice but provided real steel to the team, whether that was playing in defence or in midfield, which is exactly what potential suitors Manchester United will be looking for in the latest signing.

If the young Pole could strike a winning partnership alongside Henderson, it may free up Emre Can to play in the defence.

Replacing him with Wanyama is in no way saying that Dier is no use to us, he is a good player than can play in defence and midfield and he will remain vital for this squad as we play in numerous competitions this season.

The 24 - year - old is a versatile player who can play in defence and in midfield, which is something that United manager Louis van Gaal would cherish.

As Bayern emerged from the winter break, Kimmich was playing in defence — either centre - back or right - back.

Kondogbia is a defensive midfielder who can also play in defence, but he is an all - round player who can also get forward.

Taking Coquelin away from his actual position, playing him in the defence and sticking the 3 -4-2-1 was another bizarre move from Wenger.

Playing in defence would have helped improve his concentration and ability to deal with physical players.

Wanyama would cost about # 20million to sign due to his powerful approach and ability to play in defence.