midfield – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:04:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png midfield – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Real Madrid’s Midfield Is In Transition – Ancelotti https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrids-midfield-is-in-transition-ancelotti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrids-midfield-is-in-transition-ancelotti/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:04:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340452 Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has come out to suggest that veteran midfielders, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos could be phased out of the side as they start to rebuild. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, both veterans of the game understand their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrids-midfield-is-in-transition-ancelotti/feed/ 0 I Need More New Signings, Midfield Can’t Be Priority – Tuchel https://www.theinfostride.com/i-need-more-new-signings-midfield-cant-be-priority-tuchel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-need-more-new-signings-midfield-cant-be-priority-tuchel/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:10:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=330117 Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has come out to admit that Marcos Alonso has expressed a desire to pursue a move to Barcelona. He recently revealed this following his club’s 1-0 win against Everton, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the club has already agreed to the Spaniard returning to Spain, and it simply [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-need-more-new-signings-midfield-cant-be-priority-tuchel/feed/ 0 Fred And Andreas Pereira Are Not Good Enough For Man United – Neville https://www.theinfostride.com/fred-and-andreas-pereira-are-not-good-enough-for-man-united-neville/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:31:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241813 Manchester United’s midfield duo of Fred and Andreas Pereira is not good enough for a mid-table Premier League team, talk more of a club of Manchester United’ stature, according to Gary Neville. Both Brazilians started in the heart of Man Utd’s midfield during Sunday’s clash against Sheffield United and it ended in a 3-3 draw. [...]

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]]> Rodri Can Replace Fernandinho – Kevin De Bruyne https://www.theinfostride.com/rodri-can-replace-fernandinho-kevin-de-bruyne/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:35:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236246 Manchester City player, Kevin De Bruyne has said Rodri is the perfect replacement for Fernandinho in the heart of City’s midfield. Rodri became the club’s record signing when he made a €70 million (£63m/$79m) move to Etihad Stadium from Atletico Madrid at the start of this month. He has been backed to be a long-term [...]

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]]> De Jong Can Be The Leader In Barcelona’s Midfield – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/de-jong-can-be-the-leader-in-barcelonas-midfield-iniesta/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:21:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236104 Former Barcelona player, Andres Iniesta has hailed the signings of Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann. Andreas revealed that he feels De Jong is one of the world’s best young players and has joined the right club to grow. He then described Griezmann as “exceptional.” His words, “De Jong is an exceptional signing,” “He is [...]

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]]> Chelsea’s Midfield Cannot Handle Arsenal – Graeme Souness https://www.theinfostride.com/chelseas-midfield-cannot-handle-arsenal-graeme-souness/ Thu, 30 May 2019 00:29:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233670 Graeme Souness blasted Chelsea’s midfield just before the Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku. The ex Liverpool captain said that Jorginho, Ross Barkley and Mateo Kovacic resemble five-a-side players and it dos not speak well of Sarri as a manager. He also feels the Blues’ team need a lot of improvement asap. His words, [...]

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]]> Manchester City’s Midfield Is One Of The Best In The World – Sarri https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-citys-midfield-is-one-of-the-best-in-the-world-sarri/ Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:32:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226844 Maurizio Sarri is of the opinion that Pep Guardiola’s style of play forces Chelsea to change tactics, leading to Eden Hazard playing in a new role. His words, At the moment the situation is different. We have another striker [Higuain instead of Morata],” Sarri told reporters at Cobham Training Centre. “We can make another decision. [...]

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]]> We Don’t Have Players With The Right Spirit – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/we-dont-have-players-with-the-right-spirit-mourinho/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:59:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222331 Jose Mourinho bemoaned a lack of “mad dogs” in his Manchester United team after the 2-2 draw with Southampton but praised the way his players staged another fight-back to salvage a point at St Mary’s. United battled back from 2-0 down to earn a draw thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera. Mourinho [...]

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]]> There Is No Problem In Liverpool’s Midfield – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-problem-in-liverpools-midfield-klopp/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:31:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222256 Jurgen Klopp has rejected suggestions that he has problems to solve in Liverpool’s midfield. Liverpool’s three-man midfield of Georginio Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson and James Milner came in for widespread criticism following the 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night. However, Klopp used Liverpool’s defensive record in the Premier League so [...]

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]]> KDB Creates A Lot Of Goals From The Midfield – Steven Pienaar https://www.theinfostride.com/kdb-creates-a-lot-of-goals-from-the-midfield-steven-pienaar/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:34:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205572 Mohamed Salah may have been named the PFA Player of the Year, but former Everton wideman Steven Pienaar believes that Kevin De Bruyne has been the Premier League’s outstanding talent this season. De Bruyne was one of three Manchester City players – along with Leroy Sane and David Silva – who were pipped to the [...]

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]]> Naby Keita Will Not Join Liverpool In January – Ralf Rangnick https://www.theinfostride.com/naby-keita-will-not-join-liverpool-in-january-ralf-rangnick/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 07:18:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=188292 RB Leipzig have confirmed that they will not consider selling Naby Keita to Liverpool during the winter transfer window. Months ago, Liverpool announced an agreement to sign Keita at the end of the current season and there has been speculation that Leipzig could be persuaded to part with the Guinea international in January. However, Leipzig [...]

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]]> Eric Dier is Mourinho’s Top Midfield Target – Gabriele Marcotti https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-dier-is-mourinhos-top-midfield-target-gabriele-marcotti/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:00:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168006 ERIC DIER is Jose Mourinho’s top midfield target this summer, according to European football expert Gabriele Marcotti. The Manchester United boss wants to splash the cash this summer with Champions League football returning to Old Trafford next season. Mourinho is also under pressure to mount a title charge next campaign after finishing outside the top [...]

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]]> Gareth Southgate Weighs Up Midfield Option For John Stones https://www.theinfostride.com/gareth-southgate-weighs-up-midfield-option-for-john-stones/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167675 England manager Gareth Southgate is weighing up a surprise midfield move for John Stones. Speaking on the eve of his side’s season-ending friendly against France, Southgate confirmed Harry Kane would retain the captaincy and promised goalkeepers Tom Heaton and Jack Butland 45 minutes each in place of Joe Hart — while also announcing the latter [...]

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]]> Wayne Rooney To Play In Midfield Again? https://www.theinfostride.com/wayne-rooney-to-play-in-midfield-again/ Sun, 30 Apr 2017 05:58:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163469 Wayne Rooney and Jose Mourinho were on different pages during the summer. After playing in midfield for Louis van Gaal, and then for England at Euro 2016, the Manchester United captain said he had “known for years” he would eventually end up in that position. Mourinho, though, didn’t agree. “Maybe he is not a No. [...]

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]]> Pogba Is The Best Midfield Player In The World – Jose Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-is-the-best-midfield-player-in-the-world-jose-mourinho/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:37:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140690 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes Paul Pogba is the world’s best midfielder, but does not expect the France international to produce fireworks every week. While Pogba became the world’s most expensive transfer with his move from Juventus to United, he is not expected to score as many goals as the likes of Lionel Messi [...]

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]]> Kante Key To Two-Man Chelsea Midfield – Conte https://www.theinfostride.com/kante-key-to-two-man-chelsea-midfield-conte/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:37:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136293 Antonio Conte confirmed that N’Golo Kante was one of his top summer transfer targets to bolster Chelsea’s squad, saying the Frenchman will be integral to making his vision for a two-man central midfield a reality. Chelsea announced the signing of Kante for a fee reported to be around £30 million just hours before opening their [...]

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]]> Scholes And Gerrard Made Me Love Midfield – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/scholes-and-gerrard-made-me-love-midfield-rooney/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:14:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132919 England captain Wayne Rooney has revealed he spent several years learning about his new midfield position from the likes of Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes. Rooney is the country’s record goalscorer, having struck 52 times, but he has given way to younger legs at Euro 2016, dropping into a deeper playmaker role for the first [...]

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]]> Rooney Hope To Emulate Scholes In Midfield Role https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-hope-to-emulate-scholes-in-midfield-role/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:42:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126662 Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney hopes to emulate the successful transition of former club team mate Paul Scholes from an attack-oriented player to a creative midfielder. With younger and faster talents coming through, including the likes of strike duo Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, Rooney has acknowledged he may have to drop deeper into midfield [...]

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]]> Manchester United Need New Michael Carrick https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-need-new-michael-carrick/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:44:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118786 As the Louis van Gaal era rolls slowly onwards, one reason for the Dutchman’s difficulties becomes clearer. Wayne Rooney has spoken of the Manchester United’s need to find greater balance between defence and attack, noting that the team struggles to maintain cover for its back four as soon as it pours forward. Against Liverpool last [...]

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