Exeter Blue I am here
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Otamendi's an accomplished footballer, one of the most comfortable defenders in possession in the business, which is why Pep picks him and will continue to pick him. The problem is that he is being asked to fill a role that accentuates his biggest weakness, which is a phenomenal lack of pace. Defending high up the pitch, with his covering full back usually way down field, causes him problems against anyone with pace running his channel, and leads to additional problems as he either tries to dive in recklessly to compensate or to attempt hapless offside traps by himself. Unfortunately is becoming a real issue, as every opposition team is aware of it