Sentences with phrase «spot as a central defender»
Moving back to the 4 -3-3 after Motta's injury should have helped, but pulling Marquinhos into a rarely played position in midfield and putting Serge Aurier into an unfamiliar spot as a central defender in a back four threw PSG for a loop when City were on the ball.
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Chelsea were spotted using an unorthodox 4 -2-4 formation during pre-season — a system Conte is yet to deploy in the Premier League — and Luiz could easily play as a central defender or as a defensive minded central midfielder.
Should the Gunners move for an experienced, top class central defender, his spot as a starter may be in jeopardy.