Pau Torres

[LeeB]

He played a lovely pass to put Digne in behind their defence. As we progress, we'll come up against well-drilled defences playing a low block and that sort of pass can turn a game.

He also got away with at least a couple of attempted cross field balls from the left, played right into the middle or across the midfield that, on another day could have caused a serious problem.

Wasn't it one of those that we scored the third from because the Spammer couldn't control the interception?

Yeah, their big money signing too. Any of our lads would've killed stone dead.

[OCD]

He played a lovely pass to put Digne in behind their defence. As we progress, we'll come up against well-drilled defences playing a low block and that sort of pass can turn a game.

He also got away with at least a couple of attempted cross field balls from the left, played right into the middle or across the midfield that, on another day could have caused a serious problem.

Wasn't it one of those that we scored the third from because the Spammer couldn't control the interception?

Yeah, it was close enough to him that he could get a foot on it but far enough away that all he could do was to give it to McGinn who then played it over the top for Watkins to run onto.

[Risso]

That pass from McGinn, fuckadoodle do. Superb.

[Footy-Vill]

Pau has attempted 68* long balls so far this season
50% success.

John McGinn 45 long balls .  33  passes successful. 73% hit rate.

[Footy-Vill]

PAU TORRES Y LAS CONSECUENCIAS DEL VERANO DE 2021: "CREO QUE PEDRI NO ESTÁ DISFRUTANDO DEL FÚTBOL, YO PERDÍ CINCO KILOS Y MEDIO"

https://www.relevo.com/futbol/exigencia-verano-eurocopa-juegos-pesaba-20231027134258-nt.html

[pauliewalnuts]

PAU TORRES Y LAS CONSECUENCIAS DEL VERANO DE 2021: "CREO QUE PEDRI NO ESTÁ DISFRUTANDO DEL FÚTBOL, YO PERDÍ CINCO KILOS Y MEDIO"

https://www.relevo.com/futbol/exigencia-verano-eurocopa-juegos-pesaba-20231027134258-nt.html

FFS.

[Chris Harte]

PAU TORRES Y LAS CONSECUENCIAS DEL VERANO DE 2021: "CREO QUE PEDRI NO ESTÁ DISFRUTANDO DEL FÚTBOL, YO PERDÍ CINCO KILOS Y MEDIO"

https://www.relevo.com/futbol/exigencia-verano-eurocopa-juegos-pesaba-20231027134258-nt.html

So about twelve pounds, then?

[AV84]

He mentioned Villa qualifying for Europe was when discussions started about him coming here. He wanted to be playing in European competition. But has he actually played in a European game for us?

[Brazilian Villain]

PAU TORRES Y LAS CONSECUENCIAS DEL VERANO DE 2021: "CREO QUE PEDRI NO ESTÁ DISFRUTANDO DEL FÚTBOL, YO PERDÍ CINCO KILOS Y MEDIO"

https://www.relevo.com/futbol/exigencia-verano-eurocopa-juegos-pesaba-20231027134258-nt.html

FFS.

Yes, I've noticed that Spanish speakers can be a bit loud as well

[AV84]

Another interesting bit from that article is that we've got Torres on an upper body weights programme to build him up a bit. He says they're trying to balance it with keeping his agility and speed, but he acknowledges how much more physical the game is in the Premier League and how referees let a lot more go, so there aren't as many stoppages for fouls. He seems to be really relishing the challenge though and sounds very happy with the move.

[pauliewalnuts]

Impressed by his English, too. He's obviously only recently started using it, but it's good he has the confidence to use it and isn't scared to make mistakes. Although I read his Mrs is fluent, so he's got her to help.

I think in his case, it was always going to take time (on-pitch I mean) for him to get used to a new league, and new challenges in style of play along the lines of what he said. Then on top of that, on a human level, he was at his former club, a small town club, since he was six years old, and has been transplanted elsewhere, abroad, away from what he was used to and had to learn quickly.

I know that's the case with a lot of players, but I think that "been at the one place since knee high to a grasshopper" factor makes it that bit more of a challenge.

[Brend'Watkins]

Impressed by his English, too. He's obviously only recently started using it, but it's good he has the confidence to use it and isn't scared to make mistakes. Although I read his Mrs is fluent, so he's got her to help.

I think in his case, it was always going to take time (on-pitch I mean) for him to get used to a new league, and new challenges in style of play along the lines of what he said. Then on top of that, on a human level, he was at his former club, a small town club, since he was six years old, and has been transplanted elsewhere, abroad, away from what he was used to and had to learn quickly.

I know that's the case with a lot of players, but I think that "been at the one place since knee high to a grasshopper" factor makes it that bit more of a challenge.

Yes, way out of his comfort zone. I'm impressed by his attitude especially when asked about the possibility of a future potential move to Madrid to win trophies. Answered in an incongruous fashion...(Paraphrasing) "I'm here to win trophies with Aston Villa" 

[AV84]

I think in his case, it was always going to take time (on-pitch I mean) for him to get used to a new league, and new challenges in style of play along the lines of what he said. Then on top of that, on a human level, he was at his former club, a small town club, since he was six years old, and has been transplanted elsewhere, abroad, away from what he was used to and had to learn quickly.

I've always assumed too that it was not the plan for him to be playing as much as he has, as soon as he has. If Mings didn't get injured we probably wouldn't have signed Lenglet, and Torres would be playing the Euro/Cup games with the idea being he's slowly introduced to the league with a view to eventually replacing Mings. Obviously the injury changed the plans and he's been thrown in at the deep end, but I think he's done well, and will continue growing into the role.

[PeterWithesShin]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzG4eXbI3qs/

[Paul.S]

He’s improving game by game. The physical side of the game in this country is something he’s now getting used to and his control and passing are a joy to watch.
I’m a big fan.