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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #795 on: November 03, 2023, 03:58:11 PM »
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.

I.like him.  He is assured on the ball and has a good range of passing.  Only issues really so far are his speed and strength in 1 v 1 situations. 

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #796 on: November 12, 2023, 11:44:01 AM »
Progressive Pau! Number one in the league for Progressive Carrying Distance. This is the total distance, in yards, a player moved the ball while controlling towards the opponent's goal.

I adore his way of playing and how he's prepared to advance with the ball. Pau has been demonstrating how classy a player he is in games now, and he not only knows but also shows the Emery way.
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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #797 on: November 16, 2023, 12:43:46 AM »
Spain  have Pau Torres in the Squad with games played on Thursday , tonight, and also Sunday
Cyprus (A, Nov16), Georgia (H, Nov 19)
« Last Edit: November 16, 2023, 01:00:09 AM by Footy-Vill »

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #798 on: November 16, 2023, 04:07:54 PM »
Starting for Spain tonight. Good luck Pau.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #799 on: November 16, 2023, 04:15:04 PM »
Happy about that. It's not been easy for him and the recognition from Luis Enrique will no doubt help him push on even further.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #800 on: November 16, 2023, 04:23:32 PM »
Good news for Pau, but I always get a bit nervous with the risk of any injuries which we certainly don't want!

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #801 on: November 16, 2023, 08:47:31 PM »
Did the full 90 whilst his partner was subbed.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #802 on: November 19, 2023, 07:20:46 PM »
Not even on the subs bench tonight vs Georgia. I hope it's not an injury?

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #803 on: November 19, 2023, 07:22:06 PM »
Not even on the subs bench tonight vs Georgia. I hope it's not an injury?

They’ve qualified so not needed I assume. The manager doing what Southgate should do and giving others a chance from the start.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #804 on: November 19, 2023, 07:27:00 PM »
Not even on the subs bench tonight vs Georgia. I hope it's not an injury?

They’ve qualified so not needed I assume. The manager doing what Southgate should do and giving others a chance from the start.

Yeah. He's not injured, just not picked.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #805 on: November 20, 2023, 06:13:23 PM »
His range of passing is incredible for a CB.  He gets beaten on the turn and in the tussle, a shame that Tyrone got injured because he'd be great as left of a back 3.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #806 on: November 21, 2023, 09:37:49 AM »
I must admit to being slightly nervous about Torres coming up against Son in the Spurs match.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #807 on: November 21, 2023, 09:44:32 AM »
As I said before his casual defending is terrifying, his passing is sublime. He's good but no Maldini.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #808 on: November 24, 2023, 09:54:29 PM »
As I said before his casual defending is terrifying, his passing is sublime. He's good but no Maldini.

His ball carrying ability is unrivalled in the Premier League. According to Opta, his total carry progress stands at 2,344 meters this season, putting him well clear of Manchester City's Ruben Dias in second place.

His capacity to think one step ahead can also be seen in how he uses the ball after winning possession. His tackles have generated chances worth 1.60 expected goals this season. It is the second-highest total in the Premier League after Wolves' Nelson Semedo.

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Re: Pau Torres (shirt well & truly stretched)
« Reply #809 on: November 24, 2023, 09:56:14 PM »
His range of passing is incredible for a CB.  He gets beaten on the turn and in the tussle, a shame that Tyrone got injured because he'd be great as left of a back 3.
This season, only six Premier League players have attempted more passes. Torres ranks 15th for passes into the final third and third among centre-backs behind only Joachim Andersen and Lewis Dunk.

Only Tottenham's Cristian Romero has made more forward passes under pressure this season. Torres' average of eight per 90 minutes is by far the highest of any Villa centre-back either this season or last.

 


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