Tag: defensive

Bristol City: Rob Atkinson to miss 10 weeks in latest defensive injury blow
27 February 2026 Off

Bristol City: Rob Atkinson to miss 10 weeks in latest defensive injury blow

By Total Football News

Bristol City defender Rob Atkinson is set to miss around 10 weeks after sustaining a “really bad” ankle injury during their 2-1 win against Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old was substituted at half-time at Ewood Park following a heavy tackle.

Atkinson’s absence follows fellow defender Rob Dickie being ruled out for 10 weeks with a hamstring injury, while Luke McNally is unlikely to feature this season after a setback

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How defensive solidity is powering Liverpool’s title bid under Slot
5 October 2024 Off

How defensive solidity is powering Liverpool’s title bid under Slot

By Total Football News

It was clear at the end of last season that Liverpool needed to tighten things up defensively if they were to provide a strong challenge for the title.

They finished third, nine points behind winners Manchester City and seven behind second-place Arsenal, while the Reds had the worst defensive record of the top three, conceding seven more goals than City and 12 more than the Gunners.

So far this

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