die Viererkette
Translation
back four, four-man defence
Examples
Der Trainer stellt auf eine Viererkette um.
The coach is switching to a back four.
Die Viererkette stand heute sehr sicher.
The back four was very solid today.
Grammar Patterns
((as object)) to switch to a back four Der Trainer stellt auf eine Viererkette um.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vierer-Abwehrkette; Antonyms: Dreierkette (back three)
Etymology
From 'vier' (four) + 'Kette' (chain). It literally means a 'chain of four', used in football for a defensive line.
Memory Tips
Picture four defenders linked together like a 'Kette' (chain) to form the defensive line.