Interesting point.
I assume that when CB's play on their 'wrong' side they tend to stick closer together.
That might not be a good thing against teams who use the wings a lot?
Interesting point indeed. He was at his best last season when playing on the right and wasn't as good when played on the left again. Isn't he right footed too? Odd that a player feels more comfortable on the left then.
I'm a CB myself, right footed and I really don't like playing on the left. Though I guess it depends on how you play as a team and how 'good' your weaker foot is. When you're a dominant team, you tend to get more time on the ball and you can get it on to your strong foot. In a high tempo game, you don't have that time and cutting inside to get in on to your strong foot is too dangerous and it limits your passing options, which is the main reason I don't like playing there. I don't think it has much to do with sticking closer together. That just comes down to positioning and communication with your LB and other CB.
Still think our best pairing is Lovren - Matip at the moment, but Klavan is a very good option to have on the bench if he continues to impress and in time, might even take Lovren's place. He was really good against Everton, my MOTM.
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