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Meaning
The speaker is saying that a 4-4-2 formation is difficult to use successfully in the Premier League unless a team has very high-quality players. In other words, tactics alone are not enough if the squad is not strong enough. The quote emphasizes the importance of player quality over formation.
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Originally said in English.
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About Chris Hughton
English football manager and former player
Chris Hughton is an English football manager and former player. Born in 1958, he represented the Republic of Ireland as a player and later worked as a head coach at club and international level. He is known for a long career in football management, including his most recent role with the Ghana national team. Before that, he had a playing career and went on to coach at the top level, building a reputation in the game over many years.
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