midfield
Americannoun
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midfields
plural
noun
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Origin of midfield
Vocabulary lists containing midfield
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If Caicedo's return does not resolve Chelsea's midfield issues, the club may face questions over its decision not to sign a replacement for Fernandez before turning back to the market in January.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Declan Rice: Played his part in a fiercely contested midfield battle and contributed well both in and out of possession.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
With Gusto starting in midfield, Chelsea recorded 25.6% possession in last weekend's 4-3 victory over Brighton, their lowest figure since records began in 2003-04.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
One of the defenders brought it forward toward midfield.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
And with the addition of the 28-year-old, the club's aim of creating one of the best midfields in world football is a step closer.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Croatia were firm favourites going into the game, with one of the most impressive midfields in the tournament on paper, and many in the so-called “golden generation” likely to be playing their last World Cup.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 16, 2018
However, the relentless pace of that league also makes it difficult to know when to save energy for when it’s most needed - the way the midfields of France, Spain, Germany and Italy do.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2017
Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015
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