Sentences with phrase «young central defender in»

Even Mourinho, now at Chelsea, made this remark last month: «I think he is the best young central defender in the world.

Back in March of this year, Chelsea manager Mourinho identified Raphael Varane as «the best young central defender in the world», and this summer the Blues have been linked with a move for him.

Aymeric Laporte is arguably the best young central defender in world football at present, with Marquinhos perhaps the main contender for that title in his age bracket.

Not exact matches

It is not just in attack where the Azzurri have young talent — Empoli central defender Daniele Rugani is amongst the most composed and promising young defenders on the planet right now.

Real Madrid's young central defender Raphael Varane, regularly linked with Chelsea throughout the summer and one described as the best young defender in the world by Jose Mourinho, has signed a new long - term deal at the Bernabeu.

So the fact that he confirmed his interest in the young English defender Tyrone Mings, as reported by The Mirror, is fairly out of character for the Prof.. The 21 - year old is currently playing in the Championship for Ipswich Town and his usual role is as a left back, but at 6ft 3in and with his power and pace, it is thought that he could easily make the switch to central defence, which is coincidentally the weakest part of the Arsenal squad right now.

While the top ranking of the best young defenders and strikers in the world has raised a few eyebrows, it's hard to argue with those players named in the list of the best central midfielders.

we really need to sell sanchez and ozil so that we can bring in replacements Asap... a central defender is really needed now that the BFG is retiring and Kos is not getting any younger

There are other central defenders in the squad but Southgate used our young Gunner in the final warm up game and with Chambers having dropped down from the senior side to go to these finals, you would think that he would get the nod for the opening game against Portugal tonight.

«But I just feel that when you're a central defender in that position, it's like goalkeepers — do we play young goalkeepers, do we play young central defenders?

Both players are young promising central defenders and both could be looking at futures away from their respective clubs, in order to attain more playing time.

He and Miranda dominated in central defense, and while Miranda always looked to be the cooler headed defender, Murillo was the exciting, budding young stud that Miranda was going to help groom into a truly great defender.

While many United fans were disappointed when Van Gaal didn't bring in an experienced central defender at the start of this season, it's an exciting prospect to have so many young players in that position all blessed with pace and strength coming through the academy ranks at the same time.

Leeds United's young Irish central defender Paudie O'Connor gave an interview recently with the Limerick Leader in Ireland.

«Ben is a young left footed central defender with a great attitude and a will to learn, and he'll provide us with another option in defence heading into a hectic schedule,» Arnold said.

Barcelona are looking for long term successors to their aging central defensive duo, and are keen on signing two young Colombian defenders in Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina.

Only rarely did we ever look troubled defensively and when put under any pressure we looked secure with the two central defenders Oliver Younger and Scott Wilson in fine form.

It's little wonder that the young Englishman — an elegant and composed central defender despite his tender years — is so sought after, but he's a player that Everton can ill afford to lose, especially with possible stand - ins Sylvain Distin and Antolin Alcaraz both having departed.