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What is a 'winger'?

In football, a winger is an attacking player who typically plays on the left or right side of the pitch. Their main role is to run down the flanks, beat defenders, and deliver crosses into the penalty area for strikers to score. They also often cut inside to shoot themselves. Ismaila Sarr, the player Liverpool is pursuing, is described as a 28-year-old Senegal winger.