Sentences with phrase «versatile midfielder who»

«He is an intelligent and versatile midfielder who can operate in a number of different roles.

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Another factor that adds to the credibility of the story is that Lemina is Wenger's kind of player — a technically gifted and versatile midfielder who likes to sit back and conduct the game from the middle of the park.

I also feel we are light in midfield with Ramsey injury prone as well as Elneny and Coquelin not versatile midfielders who have limited skills.

Add Mo Elneny and you would have 5 (depending on buying thee DM) versatile midfielders who could be rotated and replaced depending on the opponents.

Not exact matches

I'll admit to not being Giroud's greatest admirer but I have to admit he is a good striker, But as you have seen starting him in all the games isn't always a good move, for intelligent defences its quite easy to keep him isolated, he is not the most mobile striker on the planet and in those games it would be good to have a versatile, technical striker, one who could interchange with the wingers drop into midfield a Suarez type player.

Maksimovic is a versatile defender who can play in any position across the defence and as a defensive midfielder, much like his international compatriot Branislav Ivanovic.

A versatile talent who can play equally well at left - back or midfield, Daley Blind had some really good games in his first season at Old Trafford.

Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers has improved his central midfield options over the summer with experienced England international James Milner offering Liverpool a versatile weapon whilst last summer's addition Emre Can has matured into a player who's best position is in a defensive enforcer role.

Fortune, a versatile midfielder, who can also play as a striker or a winger, was a target for Manchester United — yet the lure of working with Arsene Wenger was key in his decision [via the Express].

The versatile 25 - year - old, who can play on either side of a back four or in midfield, has been key to his side's recent success, which included qualifying for this year's Champions League.

Kolasinac is a versatile defender who is mostly utilised at left - back, but is more than competent as a central defender or in midfield.

Just like Santi, James is a versatile playmaker who can play on the flanks, in central midfield or in his preferred position behind the striker as a Number 10.

The versatile midfielder, who can also play on the wing, has scored eight league goals in 18 appearances — helping the Danish Superliga side to title triumph.

Although it is not yet clear where the versatile Daley Blind will play, he looks well suited to the defensive midfield role for United, and a similar style of player to Chelsea's Nemanja Matic, though it is the Serbian who is surely the better player based on his superb performances since re-joining the Blues in January.

We're reportedly closing in on Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan, who is a versatile midfielder, a bargain at 20 million Euros.

We all knew the move was going to happen but the midfielder, who when at Arsenal was used as a versatile play - in - any - position substitute, believes he is much better off now that he knows exactly what his role is in the team.

The versatile midfielder, who has been used as a defender on more than one occasion by Arsène Wenger, was actually deemed surplus to requirements during the most recent summer transfer window but the Gunners were unable to find Elneny a new club.

The versatile Milner, who can play in the centre of midfield or on either flank, could be an adequate replacement for either man, and would certainly help ease the trauma should Liverpool lose two of their best players.

The Portugal international is a versatile operator, who is a adept at playing as an attack - minded left - back, but has also demonstrated that he is comfortable featuring as a left - sided midfielder or even in an advanced left - wing role.

One of the biggest names that will be on the market in June is the versatile German midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is currently at Schalke in the Bundesliga.

The 24 - year - old versatile player, who can play both as a defender and as a defensive midfielder, started for the Oranje in their opening Euro 2016 Group A clash at the Generali Arena in Prague.

Playing in defensive midfield, the versatile 24 - year - old was hugely impressive, leading Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp to claim that he is a player who «puts out fires».

A versatile player who can play at left - back and in defensive midfield, Blind has shown on his debut for United that he is an asset to the team.

It is absolutely pointless selling Henderson because he is one of the core players in the squad... You don't sell your core central midfielder just like that... Most successful teams are always based around loyal hardworking central midfielders... Also with so many fixtures this year it is essential to keep the best established players in the team... He is by no means the best player in the squad but he is a model professional just like james milner who I think should also be there because he is one of the most versatile players out there who will vital in a year with european football... Selling them off will be reducing the depth of the positions they play on the field

The Brazilian is a versatile attacking midfielder who had an excellent first half of the season as Vicarage Road but hasn't done a single thing of note since Christmas in his first season in the Premier League.

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.

Luhukay praised the versatile midfield player - who spent the first half of this season on loan at Gillingham - after the match and says that it is in his hands now whether he signs a new deal.

A versatile player who can play as a full - back and in midfield, Joe Riley joined League One outfit Sheffield United on loan in January 2017 having been a part of United's reserves and youth set - up.

Rakitić is a versatile and physical midfielder who can stake a claim on nearly every inch of the midfield.

Lampard was a versatile box to box player who was capable of playing in any position in the midfield.

Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Arsenal, Huddersfield Town, Leicester City and Liverpool have all had scouts at Carrow Road throughout the campaign to watch the versatile playmaker, who has continued to pull the strings from an attacking midfield position.

The versatile player who plays at the right back and central midfield leaves Ewood Park with his 200 senior appearances.

He is a versatile talent who can effectively play anywhere in the midfield.

He is a versatile talent, who can be deployed in multiple midfield positions.

His injury is a massive blow for the gunners who have no direct replacement for the versatile midfielder.

[For example] we need a player who is versatile, who can play in different positions in midfield, because at the moment we are a little bit stretched.

Versatile young German international defender, Antonio Rüdiger is thought to be a target for FC Porto, Monaco and London outfit West Ham; Romanian attacking midfielder, Alexandru Maxim is on the radar of Premier League Swansea; while Roma are chasing turbo - charged Serbian Under 21 left - winger, Filip Kostic, who in the latter part of last season was quite sensational.

The versatile Liverpool man, who'd spent much of last season in midfield under the management of his compatriot Jurgen Klopp, was listed as a defender when Germany submitted their squad prior to the tournament.

Timothy Fosu - Mensah celebrated his contract extension and did well in his brief midfield cameo after replacing Pogba (who enjoyed a standing ovation from the home fans), continuing to show his array of versatile talents.

«He is a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally.

Dier is an excellent player who is not only vital to our team's success but also versatile as he can play in defence or midfield.

The 24 - year - old Brazilian is a versatile by position, who can match both Right Back and defensive midfield positions are highly valued in the upcoming transfer window.

He is a versatile player who is most comfortable deployed as a central midfielder but has played behind the striker and out wide in his time at Schalke.

Another Van Gaal signing, David Mendes da Silva was a versatile, combative midfielder who earned seven caps for the Netherlands during his peak years.

Jankto is a versatile talent, who can play in the central midfield and also out wide on the left wing if needed.

Arshavin is versatile midfield player who can play both centrally and wide midfield.

Ray Saari is a versatile central midfielder who leads S2 in minutes played in 2017 with 1136.

Anderson is a versatile star who can play anywhere in the center / attacking midfield and also as a secondary striker if needed.

What else would you call a reliable, combative, versatile midfield player, who has been in the habit of winning trophies?