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central defender is a soccer player who guards the area near their team's goal to stop the opposing team from scoring.
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But I think having more
central defenders in the team should be a reason to start three solid defenders.
Particularly when one of those injuries is your new
central defender who had, up until that point, looked pretty decent.
I really can not cast my mind back to a time, when we had 3 world class international
central defenders at our disposal, and more often than not available for selection.
Furthermore, we should have signed another
top Central defender especially for 3 at the back but also due to injuries.
Well, perhaps the most important factor to note here is that under the new system, the Gunners would need three
central defenders on the pitch every game.
Both ball
playing central defenders, happy to bring the ball out, not afraid of a tackle, with top class reading of the game.
I think unless a new top
class central defender joins and a top class keeper we will be no better than last season.
With the club fast running out of
fit central defenders this could be the start of a new lease of life at the Gunners for the 22 year old.
While on the offense, as there is no attacking midfielder, both the central midfielders bomb forward leaving the holding mid and two
central defenders exposed to counter attack.
But as I say, an
extra central defender and an attacking midfielder over the summer would not do the squad any harm at all.
He is one of the world's best
central defenders so to get the chance to learn my trade next to him is invaluable.
Both players are young
promising central defenders and both could be looking at futures away from their respective clubs, in order to attain more playing time.
Personally, I really like the idea of two quick,
agile central defenders who are strong in the tackle and good with the ball at their feet.
He has presumably not been bought with the thought of going straight into the first team — but adds extra depth to the squad, and provides competition for the
existing central defenders.
He spent two years at the Brazilian side and made 78 league appearances, establishing himself as a very
capable central defender.
If they opt to play with only two
central defenders in the back, they should have a very disciplined defensive midfielder to protect the defenders.
The 22 - year -
old central defender has made 34 appearances for the Gunners, scoring once and must use any opportunity he has to play to impress.
I also believe a good defensive midfielder can be a
good central defender, if he plays in the back a lot.
Our four
senior central defenders are all ruled out for different reasons so it's almost a case of putting some names into a hat.
At least 2 top strikers are needed, as well as a world
class central defender and backup for the defensive midfield position.
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