Philipp Lienhart
FreiburgCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Jul 11, 1996 (29)
Right
6'2"
183 lb
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Another six-clearance performance
Lienhart recorded one shot off target and six clearances in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Algeria.
Analysis: Lienhart has recorded six clearances in his two starts so far in the World Cup. Given he was on the bench against Argentina, and with Spain coming up in the Round of 32, it wouldn't be surprising if Lienhart returns to the bench in favor of Kevin Danso, who plays for Tottenham in the Premier League. Lienhart has 12 clearances, one tackle, one blocked shot and one shot off target so far in the World Cup.
Records six clearances
Lienhart logged one tackle (one won), six clearances, one interception and one block during Austria's 3-1 win Tuesday against Jordan.
Analysis: Similarly to SC Freiburg this season, Austria used a 4-2-3-1 formation, with its central defenders including David Alaba and Lienhart. But while Alaba struggled, Lienhart was rock solid against a Jordan team surprisingly potent offensively. So unsurprisingly, the Freiburg center-back was defensively active, leading Austria in clearances and being among the team's only players (Alaba the other) to log a block. It was during extra time that Lienhart made his biggest impact, logging a successful tackle to stop what could have been an equalizing through-ball and stopping Jordan's last attack, via a free-kick.
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