Sentence examples for with three centre-backs from inspiring English sources

I can play with three centre-backs.

The first was from minute one to 46 and only then did we react," said Pellegrini, who added that he was not surprised when Wigan lined up with three centre-backs.

Liverpool, with three centre-backs among whom Jamie Carragher ransacked his memory for some of his most memorable defensive performances, shut down the threat of Torres with something that amounted almost to open contempt.

Ashley Young had been learning the wing-back role impressively before his hamstring injury but there have also been plenty of occasions when Van Gaal's defenders have looked unsure when the team is set up with three centre-backs.

With three centre-backs -either De Vrij or Joel Veltman on the right, Vlaar in the middle, and either Martins Indi or Kongolo on the left – the gaps between them are smaller and they have the additional cover of the full-backs Janmaat and Blind.

"You know they have difficulties building up with three centre-backs.

"We won't start another season with five centre-backs," Villas-Boas said.

The Seleção ended a match they had dominated for long periods against Venezuela with four centre-backs.

They are solid at the back now with three centre backs and two protective midfielders.

Argentina lined up against Bosnia with three centre backs and only Aguero ahead of Messi.

When he took over, not even Scolari himself could imagine that he would end up playing with three centre backs and a front three of Ronaldo backed up by Rivaldo and Ronaldinho.