What is a Libero? | David Luiz's role in Arteta’s Arsenal explained

[@thousandaireetf2683]

What is a Libero? | D̶a̶v̶i̶d̶ ̶L̶u̶i̶z̶'̶s̶ ̶r̶o̶l̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶A̶r̶t̶e̶t̶a̶’̶s̶ ̶A̶r̶s̶e̶n̶a̶l̶ ̶e̶x̶p̶l̶a̶i̶n̶e̶d̶ I fixed the title for you.

[@elliottrusso1203]

Facts

[@elliottrusso1203]

This barely had anything to do w David Luiz, but I didn’t mind

[@smileplease7225]

But it's "role" explained not David Luiz

[@lalbiakkimi3477]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tejparker9364]

He said the closest to Libero in prem is David luiz. You need to pay attention to the video and not the the title. Anyway I don't mind either.

[@ganeshmallyaa244]

Even Ruud Gullit played occasionally as a Libero at Chelsea

[@ramshahi3244]

Plz explain the tactics of Hansi Flick's Bayern Munchen.

[@Rav1611]

Libero is a volleyball position

[@arpansagar6453]

I see! You're a Haikyuu fan too

[@Anonymous-lh7hg]

Arpan Sagar yup haikyuu fan..starting to like volleyball because of haikyuu

[@teohjunxi8830]

@@Anonymous-lh7hg samed

[@LTJ]

Hmm, I would have thought that while Baresi was without doubt the last 'great' libero, I would posit that Gullit (when he first arrived at Chelsea) was also outstanding in a 'libero' role and arguably the best that the FL/PL has seen...Gullit obviously having that knowledge that he had learned from playing WITH Baresi at Milan to draw from. I would also argue that while not a 'pure' libero, Alan Hansen for Liverpool was the nearest thing that English football had seen to one at that point...outstanding at controlling play from the back, bringing the ball out of pressure and with an excellent range of passing, he linked the whole of the Liverpool team together.

[@tardy8545]

Gullit may have witnessed Baresi play but as a child in Holland Gullit started of as a sweeper. So it was within him to return to that role as he aged

[@sensational_cellar8606]

Gullit was moved into midfield by Glenn Hoddle as the sweeper position wasn’t working for them. Laurent Blanc was a great libero after Baresi retired.

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

I used to play Fife football games, in the early naughtiest I played Edgar David's as my Libero in a back 3, with him pushing forward when the team had the ball, and more like a high press aggressive sweeper without the ball.... Worked well. !

[@mitsch4356]

Finally, i've been waiting for this sooo long, Dave. Could've also mentioned Hummels in the center of the of backline Dortmunds recent 3-4-3 often starting Dortmunds attacks with precise passes, or under Klopp where he also dribbled out of the back from time to time. And maybe David Alabas new role at cb at Bayern this season (i know he also played cb under Pep several times)? What do you think about him there ? But amazing work there nonetheless, always love watching your content. Greetings from Germany

[@Allschmoi]

I don't really see how Alaba plays anything like a Libero. I mean it is obvious that he has an outstanding technique for a CB but he doesn't start attacks with long passes often and certainly never dribbles through midfield. Also wanna mention that Boateng used to play some impressive long balls a few years ago under Guardiola

[@mitsch4356]

@@Allschmoi You're right that Alaba is more of a ballplaying cb not a Libero but since he's playing really well there and certainly would posesses the technique to fulfill auch a role - also with the revelation of Davies at RB - i think he could more and more grow into the role of a Libero/ really progressive ballplaying cb. Let me hear what you think about him.

[@picklethepig3345]

I would say that Alaba has played more like a ball playing defender this season. Nevertheless his passing has been brilliant. The amazing football Bayern have played lately is much due to Alabas ability too make passes that slice through the opponents midfield. Watching Bayern this season is so entertaining, they really play some amazing football.

[@holadonkey]

David Luiz is the new Franz Beckenbauer . libero extraordinaire . come to think of it you are correct Dave .

[@David-ru4si]

This video was a tactical masterpiece.

[@exorc304]

Hope everyone who sees this has an amazing day 😌❤️

[@StatmanDave]

Have a brilliant day too buddy.

[@exorc304]

❤️

[@sambowen9145]

And you pal

[@n__rtu8324]

Nice one Thanks! When I played this role for 2 years in high school, I had no absolutely NFI the intricacies of the position, I was just told to "cover the defensive line" .... having now seen the key qualities of the role gives me a much greater appreciation for the genius coaches who tasked me in this position!

[@paul123957]

Keypad autocorrects my search always for Santan Dave and Statman Dave ...both never disappoint ...love from India 🙂

[@udeanbambang1703]

u better describe varane partnership role with ramos than DAVID LUIZ

[@aaronspynick4866]

very well explained.. What a powerful role Libero is !!!!

[@StatmanDave]

Thanks

[@celticfan67]

Celtic should sign him on a free. Especially if Ajer leaves.

[@StatmanDave]

That would be fire.

[@markant9534]

@@StatmanDave West Germany with Beckenbauer were favourites to win te 1970 world cup, how do you feel that side compared to England and Brazil in that tournament? The group of death.

[@bernieguy8455]

Celtic fan do you know how much money he’s on ? 😂😂

[@celticfan67]

bernie guy nope. How much do you think?

[@bernieguy8455]

Celtic fan £125k a week

[@everythingarsenaltv]

I always try and learn from you ✔ Your videos are well detailed 🔥 No one like Dave!

[@StatmanDave]

Thanks Glen :)

[@CooooCoooo123]

My favourite channel on KZbin

[@sudds50]

Awesome video! Well researched and presented. I learned a hell of a lot from this. Cheers!

[@HarmsFootball]

Beckenbauer spent pretty much whole of his career in a back 4, both for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Kind of makes your whole segment on him a bit pointless. His uniqueness was in that - he somehow managed to be an attacking libero without sacrificing another defender to cover for him.

[@aimanfaris2118]

So, to summarize libero is kinda like a playmaker at the heart of the defense?🤔 with a complete skill set of defensive and attacking abilities? 🤔..got it Dave, great vid👍

[@drewlett2465]

Thanks Dave. Great, informative video

[@StatmanDave]

Cheers Drew

[@Mad07Hatter]

Great analysis!

[@magnusgunnargislason8015]

this aged well...

[@farewellthevet8982]

Okay… I learned and played Libero while playing for a DOD school in Germany. Libero works on certain countries. Libero doesn’t equate against an opponent that wins more balls in the air, aka headers. A Libero is a natural midfielder who has no passion to score. I’m a scorer, but as a Libero I was very proficient with creating offside traps. I was so effective because I had a defense that would listen. When opposing teams had forwards that were faster and more athletic, we would still win. Defense becomes 3-dimensional with a Libero. It goes beyond talk; the defender on the opposite side of the ball has to know to touch a post, as the goalie moves up a bit. Libero is more than one good player with intuition. It only works with a sold team that trusts their judgement. I used to frustrate amazing players that should have killed us with offside traps. Yes, Libero is a free man, and there were times where I did drive the ball and became a forward or half-back. It only works if you have not only the intelligence, but the lungs to sprint back.

[@celticfan67]

5 PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS CELTIC SHOULD SIGN! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️ David Luiz 🇧🇷 (Permanent) Age: 33 Height: 6’2 Contract: 30/06/21 Clubs: EC Vitória 🇧🇷, Benfica 🇵🇹 (£450k), Chelsea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (£22.5m, £31.50m), PSG 🇫🇷 (£45m), Arsenal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (£7.83m) Current season: Premier League - 25 games, 2 goals, 1 assist Europa League - 5 games, N/A FA Cup - 2 games, N/A Why? David Luiz is rumoured to be on £125k per week at Arsenal just now, however they are set to let him leave for free at the end of the season. At the age of 33 it’s fair to say David Luiz is no longer in his prime and likely isn’t going to sign for one of Europe’s elite clubs to be a starter. So why not Celtic? Money is clearly not something David Luiz is short of, so money may play less of a factor in his next and possibly final move. He will probably just want playing time now. At Celtic he would get one final shot at Champions League football (which he wouldn’t get at Arsenal), he’ll get to play in front of the best fans in the UK and could play a role in Celtic’s historical 10IAR season, should they win the title. All that whilst still earning a few million quid in the mean time isn’t the worst end to your career! With Kris Ajer heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer for a fee in the region of £25m rumoured, they would certainly have the cash to pay him, especially with no transfer fee to pay. Jesse Lingard 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan) Age: 27 Height: 5’9 Contract: 30/06/21 Clubs: Man United 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, Leicester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), Birmingham 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), Brighton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), Derby 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan) Current season: Premier League - 20 games, 0 goals, 0 assists Europa League - 7 games, 1 goal, 1 assist Carabao Cup - 5 games, 0 goals, 1 assist FA Cup - 3 games, 1 goal, 0 assists Why? Do I think Jesse Lingard is a good player? Not really. Do I think he’s Manchester United quality? 100% Not. Would I take him at Celtic? Yes. It’s clear from his stats Lingard is not having a great season at Man United and his career in general has taken a huge dive as he is now viewed as somewhat of a laughingstock for online media trolls. However I believe a loan to Celtic could be beneficial for all parties involved. Celtic would benefit because they would be getting a player who can play RW and give some competition to Forrest as well as play his more natural CAM position to give Christie a break as he can’t play 50/60 games per season. It could also be perceived as a ‘glamour signing’ for both Celtic and Scottish football. It would benefit Jesse Lingard as it would give him some priceless game time and still get European football, hopefully bringing his confidence back up. But Manchester United would also benefit as Celtic would likely pay a percentage of his wage. Slightly reducing the strain on their wage bill. This one makes sense. Michy Batshuayi 🇧🇪 (Loan) Age: 26 Height: 6’1 Contract: 30/06/21 Clubs: Standard Liège 🇧🇪, Marseille 🇫🇷 (£5.40m), Chelsea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (£35m), Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪 (Loan), Valencia 🇪🇸 (Loan), Crystal Palace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan) Current season: Premier League - 16 games, 1 goal, 1 assist Champions League - 4 games, 1 goal FA Cup - 2 games, 1 goal Carabao Cup - 2 games, 3 goals, 1 assist Premier League 2 - 1 game, 2 goals, 1 assist Why? This is very similar to Jesse Lingard in the sense he is a player at a big club who’s career has recently stalled and needs kickstarting again. It is evident from his time at Marseille and Dortmund that there is very clearly a very good player in this boy, and a move would benefit all three parties for the same reasons a Jesse Lingard loan would. A strike partnership of Odsonne Edouard and Michy Batshuayi leading us to 10IAR and possibly further into Europe would make for a very special and memorable season indeed! It’s 10IAR. We need to sign a marquee “glamour” signing to be part of it! Batshuayi would be a major coup if Celtic could pull this off! Filip Benković 🇭🇷 (Permanent) Age: 22 Height: 6’4 Contract: 30/06/23 Clubs: Dinamo Zagreb 🇭🇷, Leicester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (£13m), CELTIC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (Loan), Bristol City 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan) Current season: Premier League 2 - 6 games, N/A EFL Championship - 5 games, 1 goal, 0 assists EFL Trophy - 3 games, N/A FA Cup - 1 game, N/A Why? I don’t really need to explain this one. For me he’s the best defender we’ve had at the club since Virgil Van Dijk and he most importantly he absolutely loves the club, meaning it should be no problem agreeing terms with him if the clubs can reach an agreement. Leicester are apparently interested in Ajer. For me Benković is better than Ajer, so if we could get £10/15m + Benković for Ajer then it’s a no brainer. Sign him up! Fraser Forster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Age: 32 Height: 6’7 Contract: 30/06/22 Clubs: Newcastle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, Stockport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), Bristol Rovers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), Norwich 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Loan), CELTIC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (Loan, £2.25m), Southampton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (£11.25m) Current season: SPFL - 28 games, 17 conceded, 14 clean sheets Europa League - 7 games, 8 conceded, 1 clean sheet Scottish Cup - 2 games, 1 conceded, 1 clean sheet Scottish League Cup - 2 games, 2 conceded, 1 clean sheet Why? Like Benković, no explanation needed. Best Celtic Goalkeeper in my lifetime. Made multiple truly world class saves in Europe this season. Should be our number 1 priority!

[@maxthecrustybum6492]

Bruh how long did this take you

[@celticfan67]

MaxTheCrustyBum roughly 30-40 minutes, I do then for specific positions, leagues or just a general list of players I think Celtic should look at 👍🏻

[@Saeroye]

Great video! You should do analysis of John Stones. He has move up from cub to cdm now in FA cup final he was CAM with gundo dropping back and so doe Haaland.

[@olivierpany4280]

Ohhh thanks you so much... I like when you explain roles that we find in football manager game and you take irl example... 😌

[@StatmanDave]

cheers olivier

[@narutokunn]

Very nice video. Although I am surprised there was no mention of Pique.!

[@fotisnafpliog7]

Great role explanations...can you make also a analysis on which could be the perfect roles for a 3-5-2 formation if possible ?

[@StatmanDave]

👍👍👍

[@ThomasComment]

Great Video Dave (The Anderlecht fan from the StatmanDave Football podcast, bring that back please!)

[@dtrane86]

Skinny Dave! Hell yea man good on you

[@jackbutler2420]

Dave finally back again 👏🏻✨

[@StatmanDave]

YESSSS LADDDD

[@shenruivah]

Question, did this libero system not leave space for wingers onside? Were the offside rules different back then?

[@keloduma]

I use Thomas Partey as a Libero in FIFA 20 in a 5-2-3 system and Dendoncker(insanely OP) in FIFA 18

[@TheKreattion]

I like how you slipped the "it can be used in a back 3 or back 4" so that you could justify calling David Luiz a Libero. He's not a Libero, he's just a ball playing defender

[@millymahinra3900]

What about "stepping into midfield with the ball"

[@willz682]

How or what formation will bruno,pogba or mabey sancho will play together with?

[@gregoryho9307]

David Luiz has been trying desperately to play as a midfielder to the extent he has purposely defended like a moron to force the manager to put him further away from the goal.

[@paulquaife7974]

A great essay on the position, but how does this have anything to do with luiz, needed a section included to show how he is getting on with this and how it will help aresnal

[@jamiecunningham1565]

Fuckin ell Shaun...... you know we are all waiting for that Darren G bit!!!! C’mon old skool, where is it?? I’m only on the wind up pal......Respect to you and ‘The Wildman’👍🔥🔥

[@navoneelnandan8070]

Arteta saw this video and switched to back 3 and the results have been great 👌

[@gideonwalker5124]

Isn’t that risky cause the offside line is deeper? Plz answer

[@Emerson-zo4gv]

Lookin good, Dave 👍🏼

[@StatmanDave]

Cheers lad

[@joikabolle1806]

Statman Dave what role did gattuso play under ancelotti at Milan

[@billinglumbalumba]

More like Keane i think

[@hshwhushsus1239]

Hi Im addicted to football tactics Is that a problem?😂

[@Permuh]

only if you don't play Football Manager

[@Raging]

this sure aged well

[@sanjayramkrish8548]

Can you make a video of who is perfect DM for united between (Fred,matic,mcsauce)

[@Marzy07]

Plz describe what total football is and football position terms e.g box to box

[@Currrri1]

Hello can you please make an video about Ralph Ragnick to Ac Milan possible Xl and Tactics it would be good thank you

[@mhassangatuso7796]

I Dave what is Maguire s rule At Manchester united please make a video

[@StatmanDave]

Next very on YAAAANNNITTTED

[@lockeyn9411]

Hi Statman Dave, let's get the party started.. You have amazing Knowledge on Football.. I presume you have license for Garde A or Grade B and should start Coaching EPL side.. I'm from India .. you are always welcome to ISL (Indian SUper League) .. It's graced by Grosso,Del Piero, Materazzi , Malouda.. and almost Ronaldinho before he was caught in Airport in Paragauay

[@pkmsd8291]

I smirked when I saw the title because I knew/know...be it because of an episode of Inazuma Eleven Ares or not I KNEW/KNOW... The only episode I watched (because I see it as a reboot which it kinda is..can't fnck with the OG version)

[@johncute6119]

It’s basically a sweeper

[@krish4246]

Can u do kimmich's role in Bayern midfield

[@noelrockz1]

Let’s face it... endou mamaro is the greatest libero of all time. Fact is that he’s a better GK than a Libero.

[@dokosubagyo5267]

would it be possible to assign Xhaka for that position, regarding David Luiz rumor recently?

[@omarsherif456]

Will it be a weakness against high press teams??

[@StatmanDave]

Nah would elevate the pressure.

[@omarsherif456]

@@StatmanDave when do managers use it???

[@miklosgeri2608]

Statman Dave but at the same time there is a higher risk in the offside situations

[@thewaffleman1]

Sweeper Stopper a JV soccer classic

[@moisesquijadarivas2026]

Manchester united has used a back 3 against big 6 in the PL. I think oles is using matic, mctominay and fred in this position

[@ngatimininc.9905]

so basically, Libero combines brain and brawl?

[@EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS]

In Italian 'libero' is pronounced with the stress on /li/ not /ber/... but I've never heard an English speaking person pronounce it that way.

[@claywandera2486]

i think the libero exists but just a modern form. given the diversity of football with speed tactics and pitch zones ball playing centre backs are now a trend. liberos could be seen in the likes of maguire, ferdinand, tapsoba and the like. these are not the typical libero but have a similar fashion. they are not good at matching up opponets physically but love to play a clean defence, so vidic does the donkey work and ferdinand reads the game play of the opponet, djourou does the game reading or mertesaker and koscielny does the pushing and tackling. so i think the concept has been used but keeps evolving according to coach and tactics and what the league demands

[@eliasacheampong5830]

McGuire?😂😂😂stop joking

[@hepticapollo4372]

Rename this to Beckenbauer's role in the development of Robero position

[@vidhubamra6990]

Gullit also played as a libero in Chelsea

[@sojiro283]

Is Fekir a good replacement for Ozil?

[@64Ahmed]

Can u do something on Luca Ercolani

[@animeshkumar2521]

I think barca should use de jong as sweeper and pique lenglet and roberto as 3 cbs (midfield have de jong arthur and puig )

[@StatmanDave]

EXACTLY

[@kairihd3521]

@@StatmanDave setien tried to do something Similar, but he couldn't implement it so quickly, it would be hard to bench busquets or de jong , so coutinho or aleña has to step up so de jong could play there also de jong has to show that he is better than busquets in the holding role which he probably is

[@philipcollier263]

I swear there’s a new sexy sounding Spanish or Italian word for every possible style of player. A new one every minute. Tomorrow they’ll be a video about the best young Quattro Formaggios is Europe.

[@ahmadmaliq8378]

Luiz is not a Libero, more like a liability. Loved him at Chelsea, great contribution but Frank Lampard was spot on not to include him in his plan.

[@QazwerDave]

What is a Libero? | Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in Klopp’s Arsenal explained

[@harjotsingh8250]

Can you please make a video regarding how Joshua Zirkzee from Bayern could replace lewandowski in the future @statmandave

[@StatmanDave]

;)

[@chrismark7583]

The United come back against Newcastle last season..Pogba executed this Libero role that day

[@Zallost]

I honestly think Luiz is an amazing player, criminally underrated, and those who see him as a terrible CB are missing the point. I mean, is Messi a great goalkeeper? That question is meaningless and so are its answers. To me, a meaningless question like that is aplyed to Luiz all the time. I feel like he is almost always a victim of bad management. He never was, isn't and never will be a CB. That's just not who he is as a player, and using him in a CB role won't change that. So, there is no point evaluating him as one. David Luiz is a libero and, when deployed in that role, he ALWAYS excelled. When Conte was at Chelsea, one could argue he was one of the best defenders of world football. The thing is that the libero is a uber-rare player, so people have trouble identifying one and managers have little knowledge on how to wield such a tool. It's a really specific playstyle. That said, I think David Luiz is amazing at it.

[@digitaldesilvamusiq8764]

Cannavaro was the last CB to win the Ballon d'or...

[@JungleEazyBeats]

U need a hair cut😂 Good video🔥🔥

[@kaludavidkalu5581]

We did see it return but it returned to end arteta title hopes

[@samuellove7301]

Ethan Ampadou is used as a libero by RB Leipzig

[@allmightylordandsaviorofth7544]

Beckenbauer is Kaiser Franz, not Baresi lmaooo Kaiser is the german word for "emperor"

[@HarmsFootball]

Baresi was nicknamed "Kaiser Franz" because he was considered to be the next "Der Kaiser", Beckenbauer's successor in a modern game (and playing on the similarities of their names, Franco/Franz).

[@wyattcoleman924]

I play Libero now in high school

[@tracychess3111]

The GK will build from deep now like Ederson

[@StatmanDave]

Very good point. Maybe the most Sweeper like player at the moment.

[@miklosgeri2608]

And the very first goalkeeper with these kind of attributes and tasks was a Hungarian GK, named Gyula Grosics in the Golden Team 🙂

[@aaronsuryoatmojo8027]

Would you make an fm20 mobile tactics guide for man u

[@StatmanDave]

4-2-3-1 - Attacking - GK - WB CB CB WB - BWM APM - IF SS IF - AF

[@louisdaza1923]

Libero is a DPS player for NYXL

[@Irfan_1]

MAKE A LEICESTER CITY VID

[@dankid8856]

He did on Roger's side

[@NomadsBackpack]

LET’S ALL NOT IGNORE THE FACT THAT WE ARE STILL BLESSED AND ABLE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO BY THE GRACE OF GOD!

[@QazwerDave]

High quality video. Luiz' career is over, though ...

[@16omar]

Lindelöf can be the next libero.We don’t know

[@StatmanDave]

he's got a good range

[@knockoutdoctor]

Plays really well as a libero in FM19!

[@The_Dead_Zone]

Most kids will think a Libero is a sexual transmitted disease lol ....Thankfully Dave understands football alot more It's why i rate you pal .

[@DrZIZOU]

Playing with a libero isn’t there anymore. The game advanced beyond that level as well as with the development of the tactical zones and tactical marking. Specially with fading of classic no. 10 the libero is not needed to press the playmaker. Deep laying play maker like a true no. 6 as in Pirlo easily Substituted that role with football playing player

[@ytho8597]

Libero is a pokemon abitlity

[@manojnarajojha1026]

What is letting opposition score easily? | David Luiz's role in Arteta's Arsenal explained

[@Brynhildrify]

13mn set up for a 30 secs section about Luiz omegalul

[@vikalpmaithil9844]

If arsenal Tries this with David Declining Luiz. faster players will kill him by runs in behind and making oddside trap irrelevnt. Outdated Tactic in this day and age. Good video though Dave

[@trollpotatoe]

ROLLINGGEEE THUNNDDDEEEERRRR

[@littlewing62]

i know what a libero is but what is a David Luiz?

[@mmartinezg004]

Actually pronounced LEE-beh-raw

[@teohjunxi8830]

Wouldnt they just keep them onside?

[@orb5841]

Well he'll probably move back to Benfica on a free soon enough

[@l____llol7962]

D Luis still a libero? WC 2014 7-1?

[@alshamsi-tx8gb]

“Libeeeeero”

[@ahasiikuyu8001]

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