Torres being in the side is certainly a positive in terms of the build up play, though what has been really important in the last couple of games is the willingness of defenders - especially the CBs - to travel with the ball into midfield if the opposition do not come out of their shape.
On Thursday night, for example, Konsa carried the ball deep into the opposition half on a number of occasions. It's vital to how we want to progress when in possession and it makes a big difference - not least because it means the opposition cannot rely on getting into shape and being compact.
Torres still worries me. For all that he brings when in possession, he is still a (big) risk when we are out of possession.
Lots of teams will target him. He played well when he came on versus Fulham, but had Jimenez not gone off injured it might have been a different story. UTV
Konsa made some great foraging runs forward against Feyanood that’s why I mentioned it but it’s the first time he’s done it in about two years, it needs to become more than a one off
Absolutely. Same for others, especially Cash.
If they have space in front of them and no obvious pass, travel with the ball. It pulls teams out of their shape and even if pressed, it's possible to recycle possession sideways or backwards.
