Sentences with phrase «unconvincing start»

The phrase "unconvincing start" means that the beginning of something did not make a strong or persuasive impression and may not lead to success. Full definition
Bayern's slightly unconvincing start to this season, which saw manager Carlo Ancelotti sacked and replaced by Jupp Heynckes, seems to have prompted their stepping up their interest in Sanchez.
We've scored only one goal and two own goals help us to an unconvincing start.
Chelsea have had an unconvincing start to the season, with a home defeat to Crystal Palace this weekend making it just one win from the Blues» opening four games.
The Gunners look particularly weak at the moment after an unconvincing start to the season, with Ozil yet to perform when he has been included in the team, and if Reus stayed fit he could arguably be seen as an upgrade on his fellow German.
City are also in need of new signings in defence this winter after an unconvincing start in that department, and it looks as though Manuel Pellegrini will make Hummels his top target.
Still, Balotelli also takes some of the blame for his unconvincing start in a Liverpool shirt, explaining that he is working on adapting his game to this new system and that he knows he needs to get into the habit of getting into the penalty area more.
This will no doubt be a massive boost for the Gunners, who are also in desperate need of reinforcements to their back four this season, following an unconvincing start in the Premier League and Champions League.
Chelsea have plenty of competition for places in midfield, but Loftus - Cheek may get his chance after an unconvincing start by summer signings Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater in that part of the pitch.
Still, the Premier League champions could perhaps be well advised to invest in central midfield this winter after their unconvincing start to the season.
According to Gol Digital, Atletico are looking to invest up front in the winter after an unconvincing start to the season, with Salah one of their priority targets.
United already have plenty of options in attack but could arguably do with more after an unconvincing start by Alexis Sanchez since his move in January, as well as some inconsistent displays from Romelu Lukaku in his first season at Old Trafford.
Arsenal could do with improving in that area after an unconvincing start to the season, with injuries keeping the likes of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker out of most of their games so far.
This could then see Marcos Rojo move to left - back on a more regular basis after an unconvincing start to life at United from youngster Luke Shaw.
The Inter Milan coach wants more goals from the Argentine forward following his unconvincing start to the 2015 - 16 campaign
The Brazilian did well during his cameo appearance and Ramsey, who has also come under fire from fans following an unconvincing start to the campaign, faces some important decisions after the international break.
An unconvincing start from Jose Mourinho's team contributed to goals from Andros Townsend and Patrick van Aanholt — the second shortly after half - time — but after repeatedly threatening they snatched all three points through Chris Smalling, Romelu Lukaku and then Matic.
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