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Nathaniel Brown to Bayern. Marco Palestra to Chelsea. The full-back meta has ebbed and flowed through history like waves lapping against a shore; this summer, it's moving again. 🌊 CHANGING TIDES, by Caleb Gearty:

scoutedftbl.comFull-backs are evolving againThroughout history, coaches have used full-backs to solve problems and push the meta forward. This summer, the tides are changing again.

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