Sentences with phrase «to take the game to the opposition»

His role will be the most key for the home side, if they were to take the game to the opposition in terms of not just stopping the likes of De Bruyne and Silva dictating the tempo from midfield, but also initiating attacking moves himself from deep with his rather underrated passing range.

He is that guy with the best movement in the opposition box who doesn't have to play well to score goals and takes the game to the opposition when folks are busy passing the ball sideways.

Taking the game to the opposition with lightning pace and direct movement in between the lines, Mane has been a pivotal tool for Jurgen Klopp this season.

Completing 66.07 % of his take - ons, Sanchez is also able to take the game to the opposition alone, and with 12 of his 13 goals being converted from inside the penalty area, he certainly has the predatory instincts to lead the line.

They can be complementary options for the Frenchman to select from too, each offering a different mix of attributes and qualities to arm up the right flank and take the game to the opposition in their own half.