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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a defensive liability" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a player or team that is weak or ineffective in defense, often leading to negative consequences in a game or competition.
Example: "Despite his offensive skills, his lack of defensive awareness makes him a defensive liability on the court."
Alternatives: "a defensive weakness" or "a liability on defense".
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Curry isn't a defensive liability.
Is Edgar Castillo an offensive option or a defensive liability — or both?
He can hit a great pass with his left foot but is also a defensive liability.
Piazza does not want to be a defensive liability at first base.
Manny Ramirez, considered a defensive liability in left field, has made some nice running catches.
Orlov has plenty of offensive skill, but he can occasionally be a defensive liability.
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Considering the fact that the entire purpose for deploying him is his ostensive offensive prowess (he is almost universally recognized as a major defensive liability), this is a deeply worrisome indicator.
The rookie Michael Del Zotto was a big defensive liability much of the time, hitting needlessly and accumulating a team-low minus-20 mark.
He threw one or two nice passes but was an immediate defensive liability.
Without him Brazil crumbled - without him Luiz was exposed as an undisciplined defensive liability.
With Houston, stat geeks say Lin has reverted to type, a score-first defensive liability, albeit one averaging a solid 13 points and 6 assists.
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