Sentence examples for experienced central defender from inspiring English sources

Which leaves one experienced central defender, Gary Caldwell, plus two rookies, Wolves' Christophe Berra and Falkirk's Darren Barr.

Exactly, say Wenger's critics, and they bemoan the non-appearance of a proven, experienced central defender, midfield player or centre-forward to add a steely spine to the youthful promise already there.

Between Vukovic and Alex Wilkinson in front of him, Graham Arnold has snapped up 440 games of A-League experience – the league's most experienced keeper and third most experienced central defender.

Spain sustained a potentially major setback when the experienced central defender Carles Puyol was forced off because of an injured foot midway through the second half.

In addition, Gary Cahill suffered a hamstring injury while David Luiz is still on the sidelines with a similar injury, leaving Chelsea without a fit experienced central defender.

The experienced central defender played 21 times for the club, but his appearances have been limited since the arrival of new manager Peter Hutton.

He was denied the defenders Nicolás Burdisso and Martín Demichelis through injury, but he chose not to select Walter Samuel and Daniel Díaz, experienced central defenders with European clubs.

Touré's absence deprives Liverpool of all their experienced central defenders and such is the paucity of options that Enrique, who has not played in 12 months, and Ilori, who has never featured for the club since arriving in 2013, could start.

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Injuries to Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans have left van Gaal with a dearth of experienced central defenders.

AFC Telford United have signed experienced Bury central defender Ben Futcher on a month's loan.