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May 2019
56m 56s

Answering Your Tactical Questions

THE ATHLETIC
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We answer your questions about Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, captains, international v club football tactics and more.

Alex's Football Manager Moneyball series for The Set Pieces.


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