Tag: midfield

The rock behind Chelsea’s entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues
10 October 2026 Off

The rock behind Chelsea’s entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues

By Total Football News

There is a strong argument that Chelsea find it easier to cope without the creativity of Cole Palmer than without Caicedo’s ability in possession and his knack for breaking up play in midfield.

In his 150th appearance for the club, Caicedo lasted 72 minutes.

His withdrawal for Romeo Lavia was planned, but the Ecuador international still made a significant impact.

Alonso deployed him in a deep role, dropping into the

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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Are Blues short of midfield options despite £349m spent?
6 September 2026 Off

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Are Blues short of midfield options despite £349m spent?

By Total Football News

The primary issue is the absence of midfielder Moises Caicedo.

The Ecuador international is out with an unspecified injury for an unknown period after breaking down just 11 minutes into a substitute appearance against Brighton last week.

It has left Alonso in almost uncharted territory for a Chelsea boss. Aside from suspensions, Caicedo had missed only two matches during the previous three seasons, through a knock and illness.

Asked about

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Man City transfer news: New midfield but major Haaland gamble
2 September 2026 Off

Man City transfer news: New midfield but major Haaland gamble

By Total Football News

Manchester City have completed their squad overhaul – including a fully revamped midfield – to the tune of £458m, a new Premier League record for a summer window.

But that eyewatering sum does not tell the full story.

New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca received the full backing of director of football Hugo Viana in his first transfer window in charge after replacing Pep Guardiola. Indeed, City’s record transfer fee

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Liverpool’s midfield is fragile – but will they act in the transfer window?
26 August 2026 Off

Liverpool’s midfield is fragile – but will they act in the transfer window?

By Total Football News

A little over four minutes had passed at St James’ Park on Sunday and Liverpool had started encouragingly, keeping the ball well and with urgency in their play.

Ryan Gravenberch created space with a brilliant touch to get past Lewis Miley but instead of shooting from the edge of the box or playing Dominik Szoboszlai through, the Netherlands international lost possession.

Just 11 seconds later, Newcastle were ahead through Anthony

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Man Utd: Could Mason Mount be the final piece in midfield puzzle?
25 July 2026 Off

Man Utd: Could Mason Mount be the final piece in midfield puzzle?

By Total Football News

When Mount, who has played most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, his ability to play in central midfield was cited as one of the attractions.

Although too much time in his first two seasons at Old Trafford was spent dealing with injuries, the 27-year-old was able to make a consistent impact last term.

While it is still early days in

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Charlton Athletic: Conor Coady ‘loving’ playing in midfield again
2 March 2026 Off

Charlton Athletic: Conor Coady ‘loving’ playing in midfield again

By Total Football News

Conor Coady said he is relishing playing in midfield at Charlton Athletic since arriving on loan at the south-east London club from Wrexham.

The former England international has been plying his trade in the Championship this season after spending seven of the previous eight years in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton and Leicester City.

Coady has operated as a centre-back for most of his career since being converted

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Match of the Day: How Reece James produced a “perfect midfield” performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw
1 December 2025 Off

Match of the Day: How Reece James produced a “perfect midfield” performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw

By Total Football News

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

WATCH MORE: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to draw in feisty London derby

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This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/czxg7r1xl6wo

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Is Tijjani Reijnders the man to revitalise Manchester City’s midfield?
4 June 2025 Off

Is Tijjani Reijnders the man to revitalise Manchester City’s midfield?

By Total Football News

Reijnders joins City in a period which feels like a revolution rather than a renewal, and one that may require a revolving door at the Etihad over the next few months.

Midfielders Kalvin Phillips, James McAtee and Jack Grealish have all been tipped to leave the club, along with the likes of Kyle Walker.

Then you have Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Nathan Ake and John Stones, whose futures have also been

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