man-mark
Britishverb
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The Chelsea manager is associated with a short passing game, but after Leverkusen lost the 2024 Europa League final to Atalanta - who man-mark intensely across the pitch - he showed pragmatism in his analysis.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the Champions League last 16, Bayern faced an Atalanta side who opted to man-mark across the pitch.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Eric Dier’s recall prompted suggestions he was primed to man-mark Jack Grealish, just as he used to detail Ander Herrera to be Eden Hazard’s constant companion.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 16, 2020
Under his system, four defenders man-mark opposing attacking players, while a “libero” sweeps up anything that gets through.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 17, 2014
Bosnia coach Safet Susic promised to maintain the attacking strategy that helped his team qualify for Brazil, and didn't want to tinker with his tactics to "sacrifice a player just to man-mark Messi."
From US News ● Jun. 15, 2014
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