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I was having a discussion with a friend some hours ago and the topic of discussion is all about how far football has evolved over time. It is interesting to note that the football that we all love has been evolving, developing and having a new Look which if special attention is not paid to it we may not notice it.
For instance we talk about the influence of left-backs and right backs in football in our present time compared to how it was in the late 90s and early 20s. News in Liverpool FC an example yeah left back and right back play a huge role in their success for a couple of seasons. Their style is different from how left back and right backs used to play some years ago. They always are pressing forward and ensure they move into the final third as much as they can.
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Some years back defenders main business in the game is to stay back and prevent your opponent from scoring in short they are all about defensive part of the game. But you see the lights off Reece James of Chelsea, Andrew Robertson and Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool, Azpilicueta of Chelsea, Jordi Alba of Barcelona, Kieran Tripper of Ateltico Madrid, Luke Shaw of Manchester United among others always enjoy their time in the final third of the pitch. They joined the attacking force and ensure they dominate their opponent.
It has really made football look more interesting. Luke Shaw provided two assists in England's last match. Isn't that impressive for a defender?
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