What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where centre-back is unlikely to be flying (9)" mean?

The definition is "Where". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="ON") + THE (synonym="THE") + WING (synonym="a centre-back plays in the centre of the field and is therefore unlikely to be occupying the position of a winger") = ONTHEWING; definition: "flying" The answer is ONTHEWING.

Where centre-back is unlikely to be flying (9)

Independent Cryptic #11849 | 1 Across | 2024-10-01 flower

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