When you have one of the best defense hearts in the last decade, along with a partner with enormous physical strength, the defense line may not seem a priority, but football has repeatedly demonstrated that the presence of uncle

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The interest of Liverpool in contracting the Crystal Palace and the National Team of England, Mark Joyahi, raises questions at the beginning, but a deeper analytical vision shows that it can be a fundamental strategic agreement.

Joyhi, 24, is not just a promising talent, but a mature defender who has played more than 200 games in his career and has a good amount of international publications with England.

Since his transfer from Chelsea to the Cristal Palace, he has proven to be one of the most stable defenders at the level of the Premier League, thanks to his calm under pressure, his tactical intelligence, his speed in coverage and his ability to build the game from behind.

Under the leadership of Annie Slot’s Dutch coach, Liverpool adopted a method based on acquisition and high defensive line, which requires defenders who can spend carefully, read the game and play under pressure.

Joyhi completely adjusts to this method and adds an important dimension to the tactics of the team, either as a key player or within the recycling plan.

Building from behind

One of the most outstanding air advantages is its ability to keep the ball under pressure and make passes that penetrate the discount lines. Although he played in a great defensive team like Crystal Palace, he showed a clear ability to advance the ball and spend it carefully.

Last season, he made opportunities at a relatively high defender rate, and was one of the best in his league position in terms of long passes and Qatar passes.

It is also characterized by its ability to prevail in a safe drip and overcome the pressure of the attackers, which are very important qualities for a team like Liverpool, which faces high pressure on opponents continuously. Its ability to implement long Qatar passes is very similar to what Virgil Van Dyck was providing in its golden years, allowing Liverpool to diversify the methods to build the attack.

Defense, jewel, a defender who speaks bilateral confrontations fluently and knows how to concentrate perfectly to prevent the attackers from overlooking it.

It rarely ignores the dribble, and cuts the balls and clean interventions without making mistakes.

It also has a great response that allows you to cover behind the high defensive line, which makes it very suitable for the style of the slot.

Although its length is less than the defender of the Premier League, its good concentration and compensation for tactical understanding reduce this defect.

It is not expected to be the main Air Force, especially in the presence of Van Dyck or Abrahaima Conti, but can provide effective coverage in the second balls and complex defensive situations.

A possible association with van Dyck or Conti

The presence of air will not necessarily be at the expense of Van Dyck or Conti, but rather to improve rotation and provide an alternative to a level close to the basic.

The long season in England requires real depth, and the English international star can play with any of the main duos, and even within a defense plan with three defense hearts when necessary.

In addition to Van Dyck, Joyhi can play the role of the advanced defender, who presses the head of the ball and takes into account.

As for Konati, it will constitute a distinctive balance between physical force and intelligent coverage.

It has the ability to play on the right or left side of the heart of the defense, giving the coach more flexibility in elections and tactics.

Strategic, the contract with Joyhi is not only to strengthen the present, but also for the future.

Van Dyck is 33 years old, and Konati suffers some wounds and is close to the end of his contract (summer 2026).

Joyhi can be a guaranteed alternative if one of the main ones is absent, and then gradually becomes a key player in the coming years.