Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: right-back

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot will resume their battle for the right-back spot.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1800227/Man-Utd-news-Erik-ten-Hag-dream-squad-Mason-Greenwood-decision-transfers

Adamson, preferred to Kieran Trippier at right-back, made 426 appearances for the Clarets during a 17-year spell.

Source: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnleys-best-ever-xi-according-to-ai-featuring-ex-aston-villa-stoke-city-sunderland-men-4186993

Against Arsenal prior to the international break had to make do with a place on the bench but was given his first start as Aaron Wan-Bissaka was replaced in the starting XI and Diogo Dalot was moved to his preferred right-back role.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/garnacho-reguilon-manchester-united-brighton-27729324

Alexander-Arnold, first played in midfield by Southgate against Andorra in 2021, has also seen his role at Liverpool evolve and feels the position is a strong option with England given the competition at right-back.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/trent-alexanderarnold-england-malta-liverpool-jordan-henderson-b2359602.html

Alistair Johnston's first performance in a shirt has been praised by ex-Hoops right-back Mark Wilson.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23225528.johnston-given-debut-verdict-former-celtic-derby-hero/?ref=rss

Another iconic Brazilian right-back, he is celebrated for his iconic goal in the 1970 World Cup final.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/best-defenders-premier-league-ai-31431146

But it still begs the question whether they should look to bring in a more senior right-back too, to enable the England international to play in a natural midfield role if they should wish.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-hinted-curveball-liverpool-26907396

But speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, the former club right-back wasn't shocked by the capitulation in London.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gary-neville-man-united-tenhag-31743949

Cherries made one change at the break, Kian Tydeman coming in for Gidaree, with the versatile Winterburn dropping into right-back.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23352840.young-cherries-edged-luton-friendly-encounter/?ref=rss

He has proved the master of many a trade of late, in a unique role that entails being both a right-back and a holding midfielder, while he showed his excellence in the middle of the defence for much of Tuesday’s win over Bayern Munich.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-news-erling-haaland-b2320589.html

His best player on the day was 16-year-old Sam Rutter who was a tower of strength in the right-back role.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23253894.wendron-united-callington-town-football-club-match-report/?ref=rss

Huddersfield midfielder Jon Russell is a target, while Albion are also short of depth at right-back.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/01/07/west-brom-boss-carlos-corberan-focused-on-january-recruits-first/

Huggins started at right-back alongside Hume on the opposite flank as the Black Cats lost to Coventry City at the Stadium of Light last Saturday in the Championship but was forced off on a stretcher with what looked to be a serious leg injury.

Source: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-star-trai-hume-comments-on-big-injury-blow-that-doesnt-look-good-ahead-of-rotherham-united-4458399

Influential Blues right-back is set for another extended spell on the sidelines.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-injury-news-plymouth-27366424

It comes as Manchester City are eyeing up a move for PSG defender Achraf Hakimi, who's agent has admitted the Moroccan right-back could be tempted with a move away from the Parc des Princes.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12231449/PSG-agree-terms-Lucas-Hernandez-Bayern-Munich-no-longer-set-obstruct-exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“I think right-back is Tottenham’s weakest position, so I reckon Trent Alexander-Arnold is still good enough to get the nod there over Pedro Porro.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-spurs-van-dijk-robertson-27815259

It was a decent display from the right-back who defended well and showed some good thrust going forward against a former club.

Source: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/peterborough-uniteds-players-came-down-to-earth-with-a-bump-in-northampton-4253132

Kyle Walker was always going to be a different type of captain than his City predecessors, with the right-back making the role his own while Kevin De Bruyne is sidelined.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-world-champions-know-28340765