die Viererkette
Translation
back four, four-man defense
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
Composed of 'vier' (four) + 'Kette' (chain). This literally translates to a 'chain of four', referring to a line of four defenders in soccer.
Memory Tips
Visualize four defenders linked arm-in-arm, forming a 'Kette' (chain) across the field.