What does the cryptic crossword clue "Player went to assist (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Player". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEFT (synonym of "went") + BACK (synonym of "assist"); definition: "Player" The answer is LEFTBACK.

Player went to assist (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #27044 | 21 Across | 2016-11-17 flower

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