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Originally Posted by Time For Heroes
Exactly, in modern football with the defensive systems and the way the play is compressed the full backs are so crucial to offering width and attacking options. Look at Liverpool, 3 of their goals on Friday were assists from full backs, including yesterday's goal I imagine our full backs have contributed about 2 goals and two assists all season.
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In fairness until Mou was sacked they were barely able to cross the halfway line, and their positioning has become more conservative under Ole as the weeks have gone on. Shaw has been quite productive from that position though. Demonstrated good variation too when you think of the ball for Rashford's goal against Watford and the long ball for Lukaku on Sunday.
He's improving. This six months of football will set him up well for pre-season. Big year for him next year to finally put it all together.