Pau Torres

[VillaTim]

I’d love to see Pau play a game in midfield. Not as a first choice, but if we were light on numbers. It would be interesting to see how well he’d do as a #6

Maybe if we are 3-0 up against Brugge after the first leg and he has a go in the 2nd.

I think his lack of pace would be exposed.

And lack of physicality. Pace and strength are both key ingredients in the Prem.

[OCD]

He's also got everything in front of him playing where he is. We don't know whether he could play on the half turn or not, which is essential in our midfielders. As good as he is, even Kamara's made some mistakes doing that before now.

[Dante Lavelli]

Pau needs a dominant CB next to him.  Konsa is too similar (passive) but without the passing ability.

So we’re looking at either Disasi or Mings next to Pau, or Mings next to Konsa in my opinion.  Konsa at RB could also work where they become a three in possession.

Somehow we need to trial Mings as the right CB as that could unlock everything.

[Percy McCarthy]

Pau needs a dominant CB next to him.  Konsa is too similar (passive) but without the passing ability.

So we’re looking at either Disasi or Mings next to Pau, or Mings next to Konsa in my opinion.  Konsa at RB could also work where they become a three in possession.

Somehow we need to trial Mings as the right CB as that could unlock everything.

Konsa/Disasi/Pau + a left-back would be ideal in the biggest games. You really wouldn’t want Cash in there against the likes of Bayern or Madrid.

[Dave]

Pau needs a dominant CB next to him.  Konsa is too similar (passive) but without the passing ability.

So we’re looking at either Disasi or Mings next to Pau, or Mings next to Konsa in my opinion.  Konsa at RB could also work where they become a three in possession.

Somehow we need to trial Mings as the right CB as that could unlock everything.

Konsa/Disasi/Pau + a left-back would be ideal in the biggest games. You really wouldn’t want Cash in there against the likes of Bayern or Madrid.

Plus it would give Konsa the opportunity to completely shut down Vinicius again like he did on his England debut.

[Percy McCarthy]

Pau needs a dominant CB next to him.  Konsa is too similar (passive) but without the passing ability.

So we’re looking at either Disasi or Mings next to Pau, or Mings next to Konsa in my opinion.  Konsa at RB could also work where they become a three in possession.

Somehow we need to trial Mings as the right CB as that could unlock everything.

Konsa/Disasi/Pau + a left-back would be ideal in the biggest games. You really wouldn’t want Cash in there against the likes of Bayern or Madrid.

Plus it would give Konsa the opportunity to completely shut down Vinicius again like he did on his England debut.

I seem to recall that Bayern tried every winger they had against him to no noticeable effect.

Konsa/Carlos/Pau/Digne or Maatsen - the 4th best defence in the CL league phase. Or ‘the dreaded Konsa experiment’ as some call it.

[OCD]

I wouldn't include Maatsen's name in that.

[brontebilly]

I wouldn't include Maatsen's name in that.

Nor Konsa or Chaos Carlos. Our defence has been sh*t for ages including every CB mentioned here. Mings at RCB 🤨.

We played with no recognised CBs v Spurs when Konsa limped off and it was the best we played at the back for ages.

[Dante Lavelli]

Pau needs a dominant CB next to him.  Konsa is too similar (passive) but without the passing ability.

So we’re looking at either Disasi or Mings next to Pau, or Mings next to Konsa in my opinion.  Konsa at RB could also work where they become a three in possession.

Somehow we need to trial Mings as the right CB as that could unlock everything.

Konsa/Disasi/Pau + a left-back would be ideal in the biggest games. You really wouldn’t want Cash in there against the likes of Bayern or Madrid.

Plus it would give Konsa the opportunity to completely shut down Vinicius again like he did on his England debut.

I seem to recall that Bayern tried every winger they had against him to no noticeable effect.

Konsa/Carlos/Pau/Digne or Maatsen - the 4th best defence in the CL league phase. Or ‘the dreaded Konsa experiment’ as some call it.

I don’t want to give Percy more data but Saka said the England Squad’s wingers would practice against Konsa because he was the best.

[PaulWinch again]

He’s an excellent player, integral to us being in the Champions League.

[VillaTim]

He's also got everything in front of him playing where he is. We don't know whether he could play on the half turn or not, which is essential in our midfielders. As good as he is, even Kamara's made some mistakes doing that before now.

Too flat footed to play midfield . He will be a great squad player as CB for the less physical games where he can concentrate on his passing game from the back.

[Mellin]

I've said this before, but I was the Sunday league Pau Torres. It's uncanny. Left sided centre half, good on the ball, tall, slim, dashingly handsome, but if up against a big number 9 who wanted to put his weight on me, I had to find another way (let him have the ball infront of the backline fwiw). I'm guessing it's easier against a heavyweight with no legs than a Premier League unit who can run too.

I say this because 1) I think it's funny, plus enjoy watching him because of the similarities and 2) I thought I could play in midfield and did on occasion...but it's a different game. He's an 8/10 in defence, but he'd be a 6/10 in the middle. His physical attributes and mind are suited to having the game in front of him.

[VillaTim]

I know he loves his paella from his tweets but if he could bulk up a bit (steaks/gym) and gain that physicality he'd become a better all round CB. I'm sure Emery is on to it .

[edgysatsuma89]

Nah, I reckon with all the specialists we have that I don't think they have ever considered it...

[VillaTim]

And that's the problem .
I'm sure they're onto it now .