All articles tagged with #midfield
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the derby, highlighting issues in their midfield setup, personnel choices, and overall team structure, with key performances from Foden and Haaland shaping the game. The match exposed United's tactical vulnerabilities and the need for strategic improvements.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SempreMilan
AC Milan is considering its options for strengthening the midfield, with ongoing negotiations for Jashari and potential interest in Javi Guerra, who is close to renewing with Valencia. The club will decide soon whether to make a further bid for Jashari, while Guerra remains an alternative if the Jashari deal doesn't materialize.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sempre Milan
AC Milan secured a 3-1 victory against Cagliari, with Adli and Loftus-Cheek standing out in a strong midfield performance. Despite some defensive lapses, Tomori redeemed himself with a crucial goal. The reserves, including Reijnders and Chukwueze, contributed to the win, while Pobega's passing was sloppy. Musah showed promise in the No.6 role, and Leao had a few promising moments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
Anthony Derrell Young, a 38-year-old man from Bessemer, was killed in a shooting in Midfield. Deputies responded to reports of an argument and found Young with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. A suspect, a 57-year-old man, was located and taken into custody. Charges have not yet been announced. This is one of two separate shootings that occurred in Midfield over the weekend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Sofyan Amrabat's loan move to Manchester United from Fiorentina brings a versatile and complete skillset to the club's midfield. The 27-year-old Moroccan international showcased his defensive prowess and work rate during the 2022 World Cup, covering the most ground and ranking highly in tackles and interceptions. At Fiorentina, he displayed his ability to control possession and make progressive passes, making him a valuable asset in buildup play. With his combination of defensive tenacity and ball progression skills, Amrabat is expected to fill the void left by Casemiro's absence and provide a dynamic presence in United's midfield.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Liverpool.com
Liverpool is set to sign midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for £16m, filling the void in the number six role left by Fabinho's departure. However, Endo's participation in the Asian Cup could see him miss up to six Liverpool games. Liverpool may need to make two more signings in midfield, with Ryan Gravenberch and Manu Koné being considered. The potential signing of defender Gonçalo Inácio has become more difficult as his release clause is set to be raised to £51m.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Top Flight
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes welcomes new signing Mason Mount in a humorous Instagram post, expressing his excitement and jokingly asking why it took so long for Mount to sign. Fans are eager to see the two talented midfielders play together and learn from each other, while the role of Mount in the team's midfield is still uncertain.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Liverpool Offside
Liverpool has made significant signings in their midfield, including Dominik Szoboszlai, to address their deficiencies from last season. The article analyzes the composition and depth of Liverpool's midfield, highlighting the left and right box-to-box midfield positions, as well as the holding midfield role. While the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Szoboszlai provide a good blend of age and experience, the holding midfield position remains a potential area for further strengthening. Liverpool has been linked to potential targets but may not make any more additions unless the price is right. The article suggests that Liverpool may look to transition to young talent Stefan Bajcetic in the holding role or recruit a new player next summer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Barcelona's signing of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer from Manchester City has raised questions about where he fits in the team's starting XI. While Gundogan is a technically adept and tactically versatile midfielder, his best positions overlap with those of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. However, manager Xavi sees Gundogan primarily as an attacking midfielder who can add creativity to the team's attack through the middle and take some of the load off the wings. Gundogan's signing is seen as a solution to Barcelona's lack of depth in midfield, which was exposed when Pedri and Gavi were absent.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Midfield, Alabama. The victim was sitting on the front porch of a home when someone drove by and fired more than 20 shots at the house. This marks the 82nd homicide in Jefferson County this year, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the sheriff's office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Liverpool has signed midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £35m. The 24-year-old Argentine, who has signed a five-year deal, was a priority target for manager Jurgen Klopp, who sees him as a "multi-functional go-to player". Mac Allister had been on Liverpool's radar since his youth days at Argentinos Juniors, but it was only in the past 18 months that he became someone of serious interest as he truly established himself at Brighton.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Liverpool Offside
Liverpool has signed Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton in a £35M deal. The 24-year-old will wear the number 10 shirt and is expected to fill one of the box-to-box eight roles in Klopp's midfield. The final fee is roughly half of what many believed Mac Allister would go for this summer, and is the result of a clause inserted in the contract that the player signed with Brighton early in the autumn.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw in their Champions League first-leg tie. City used their regular 4-3-3 that becomes more like 3-2-2-3 in possession, with John Stones pushing into midfield. Real kept their centre-backs tight either side of Erling Haaland, their full-backs pushed out to close down City’s wingers, and they more-or-less man-marked in midfield. Real’s approach shifted for the start of the second half, retaining possession for long periods and had spells of pressure. Camavinga played as a half-back, regularly pushing infield to left-centre midfield from his left-back role. The tie is all square and City having played their away leg already, they must be considered favourites to progress.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sounder At Heart
The Seattle Sounders lost 2-1 to Sporting Kansas City, despite being 17 points ahead of them. The Sounders had to make too many changes due to injury and suspension, resulting in a clunky and flat performance. The midfield struggled with a lack of depth and compatibility. The team's home fortress was battered, and there is a hole in the squad due to Cristian Roldan's absence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sounder At Heart
Josh Atencio's impressive performance in midfield, including his first MLS goal, has given Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer more options in his lineup. With João Paulo held out for precautionary reasons, Atencio took advantage of the opportunity and led all players with 22 duels, seven interceptions, three tackles, and 15 recoveries. Schmetzer was impressed enough to even pull him for a late substitute just so he could get an ovation from the fans. Atencio's emergence has given the Sounders more depth in midfield and more sleepless nights for Schmetzer.