When I first came to Arsenal, I realised the back four were all university graduates in the art of defending. As for Tony Adams, I consider him to be a doctor of defence. He is simply outstanding.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wenger praises Arsenal's defenders for their high education and skills.
- In plain terms
- Arsenal's defenders were highly educated and very skilled at defending.
- What can you take from it?
- Education and skill combined make great players.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does education improve performance?
- What defines a great defender?
Another view
Focusing on education might overlook natural talent or instinctual play.
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