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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Sports Argument Stadium > The Ray Parlour > Qatar Airways presents France 2018
 
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The Mash
Feb 17, 2007

You have to say I can open my presents

Reprisal posted:

Just read that Pavard plays as center-back for his club.

It’s interesting to see that 3 center-backs played in a back 4, with one of them played “out-of-position” as a fullback, is still such a winning strategy internationally.

The same formation underpinned Germany in 2014 (Howedes at LB) and Spain in 2010 (Ramos at RB).

More club teams should try it. (Tottenham does it a bit with Dier.)

I think the strategy is stronger internationally than at club level because more goals come from set pieces relative to open play (because players don't have the time to build a strong understanding)

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