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(Against Chelsea, Mr. Mancini went without five senior defenders and was forced to play Dedryck Boyata, a 19-year-old youngster making only his second league start for the club, at rightback.) "I really feel sorry for Man City players," Mr. Verheijen wrote via Twitter.
Another Step for Soccer's New New Money Gabriele Marcotti 2010
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Once again, rightback Dani Alves will run riot along the flanks, transforming himself into an adjunct winger, as he did all season long at Barcelona.
World Cup Countdown Begins in Brazil Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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If you are going to judge me, then I certainly have the right to judge you rightback.
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Dani Alves , an attacking rightback, moved into a right-wing position with Puyol sliding back and Busquets dropping into central defense.
Barcelona's Guide to Beating Real Madrid Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Once again, rightback Dani Alves will run riot along the flanks, transforming himself into an adjunct winger, as he did all season long at Barcelona.
World Cup Countdown Begins in Brazil Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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At Barcelona, he can count on the midfield playmaking of Andres Iniesta and Xavi, fixtures at the club since he made his debut back in 2004, plus an attacking fullback like Dani Alves , who's really a winger disguised as a rightback.
A Tale of Two Messis Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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As a result, 20-year-old midfielder Jason Lowe found himself playing rightback, with 17-year-old Andrew Henley at leftback.
Premier League Enters the Twilight Zone Gabriele Marcotti 2012
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Many – like Ilunga, former Aston Villa rightback Habib Beye or West Bromwich Albion striker Marc-Antoine Fortune – have contracts that expire at the end of this season or next.
A Clearance Sale Disguised As a Soccer Team Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Jonas Guti rrez doing double-duty as rightback, when Nigeria had possession, and winger, when Argentina was attacking, looked shaky.
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If you are going to judge me, then I certainly have the right to judge you rightback.
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