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Blog tells centre-back to loosen up (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

let go

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'loosen up' is the definition.
'let go' can be an answer for 'loosen' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'up' bit.

'blog tells centre-back' is the wordplay.
'LET GO' is hidden back-to-front in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'to' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for let go that I've seen before include "Give up" , "Release or permit to depart" , "sack" , "Don't hold on" , "Drop" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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