Tag: midfield
England talking points: Harry Kane has a midfield conundrum, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer fail to answer questions | Football News
Sky Sports’ Pete Smith and Sam Blitz look at the key talking points, the key dilemmas and the things we learned from England’s October international break. England were beaten 2-1 by Greece on Thursday night for their first Wembley defeat in four years, which raised questions about Lee Carsley’s position following an experimental line-up. Then…
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Aston Villa transfer analysis: Unai Emery eyeing midfield rebuild after Douglas Luiz transfer exit to Juventus | Football News
Aston Villa have a new-look midfield for the 2024/25 season and manager Unai Emery will need to quickly find his preferred combination of fresh faces if the club are to continue their meteoric rise in the Premier League. After ending a 41-year wait for Champions League football, not many managers would be tasked with reconstructing…
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Carra backs Trent in midfield | 'It's worth the risk'
Jamie Carragher says he understands Gareth Southgate’s decision to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for England.
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Gary Neville says balance of England midfield is major concern facing Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024 | Football News
Gary Neville says the balance of the England midfield is the “major concern” facing Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024. England sit top of Group C after edging past Serbia 1-0 in their tournament opener thanks to Jude Bellingham’s early header. England controlled the first half but lost their way in the second, raising more questions…
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'All eyes are on Trent!' | Neville questions England midfield 'balance'
Gary Neville questions the balance in the England midfield following the 1-0 win over Serbia and whether Trent Alexander-Arnold could be the man to play alongside Declan Rice.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: England’s Gareth Southgate had planned to play right-back in midfield against Brazil – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL England head coach Gareth Southgate planned to give injured Trent Alexander-Arnold a key midfield audition in the games versus Brazil and Belgium despite the team’s defensive crisis – but his injury has scuppered those plans. The Championship play-off final will be put back seven…
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Newcastle target Everton’s Amadou Onana as option to bolster midfield amid concern over Joelinton’s future – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Newcastle United have identified Everton’s Amadou Onana as a good option to bolster their midfield as concerns grow over Joelinton’s future on Tyneside. Tommy Fleetwood has snubbed an invite from LIV Golf and their attention has now turned to trying to tempt his Ryder…
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The Question: How does Trent Alexander-Arnold move into midfield? | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Charlotte Marsh is joined by Ron Walker to discuss how Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold can move into midfield permanently.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold exclusive interview: Liverpool star on the challenge of ‘dictating the tempo’ in midfield | Football News
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s introduction as a late substitute against Tottenham was rather overshadowed by the drama of the day. But the return to fitness of Liverpool’s full-back turned midfielder could be a significant factor in their season. Having long been the most creative defender in the country, Alexander-Arnold has had his role reimagined by Jurgen Klopp…
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The Debrief: Bruno Fernandes leading through creativity, Yves Bissouma’s form and Man City’s changing midfield
The most creative player in the Premier League this season is Bruno Fernandes. He has the highest expected assists total – a purer measure of creativity than actual assists given that it does not depend on a colleague’s finishing. He is consistent too. There are 20 players in the Premier League who have an expected…
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