Pau Torres

[PaulWinch again]

I think as a defender Torres isn’t in the same league as them and as a ball playing defender they’re not in the same league as Torres.

I think we should credit him for his ability to lead the back line. It’s not just his ball playing that is important. When he’s not there we just aren’t as organized. Everyone looks more assured when he’s playing.

Yep and I think this idea that he’s not a good defender is just nonsense. He just isn’t a blood and thunder type player, his style is more assured.

[pauliewalnuts]

I heard an insane statistic the other day - without Torres our league win ratio is 25%, with him it is 75%*

* might have imagined this whole thing

[Toronto Villa]

I heard an insane statistic the other day - without Torres our league win ratio is 25%, with him it is 75%*

* might have imagined this whole thing

Also, we concede one goal a game on average with him, average about two without. He controls the tempo of games so much more when he’s playing and he calms the whole thing down as a traditional defender and then stepping into a defensive midfield position.

[AV84]

How long is Carlos out for?

No Torres, no Konsa, no Carlos, no Chambers.... who plays against Ajax?

[Brazilian Villain]

How long is Carlos out for?

No Torres, no Konsa, no Carlos, no Chambers.... who plays against Ajax?

I would say Torres and Konsa (unless Unai rests them for Spurs).

[AV84]

How long is Carlos out for?

No Torres, no Konsa, no Carlos, no Chambers.... who plays against Ajax?

I would say Torres and Konsa (unless Unai rests them for Spurs).

I'm talking worst case scenario, which is why I said no Torres, no Konsa....

[Brazilian Villain]

How long is Carlos out for?

No Torres, no Konsa, no Carlos, no Chambers.... who plays against Ajax?

I would say Torres and Konsa (unless Unai rests them for Spurs).

I'm talking worst case scenario, which is why I said no Torres, no Konsa....

And I'm talking about the likely scenario. Worst case scenario would be the team's jet crashing on the way to Amsterdam.

[AV84]

How long is Carlos out for?

No Torres, no Konsa, no Carlos, no Chambers.... who plays against Ajax?

I would say Torres and Konsa (unless Unai rests them for Spurs).

I'm talking worst case scenario, which is why I said no Torres, no Konsa....

And I'm talking about the likely scenario. Worst case scenario would be the team's jet crashing on the way to Amsterdam.

You're being stupid. The players I listed are all currently injured or a worry. Given our luck this season it's entirely possible they're all still out in a few weeks, and Chambers isn't in the squad.

[Brazilian Villain]

You're being stupid. The players I listed are all currently injured or a worry. Given our luck this season it's entirely possible they're all still out in a few weeks, and Chambers isn't in the squad.

Not really, given Unai's comments pre and post-match, I'm relaxed about Konsa and Torres being available in 12 days' time.

[AV84]

You're being stupid. The players I listed are all currently injured or a worry. Given our luck this season it's entirely possible they're all still out in a few weeks, and Chambers isn't in the squad.

Not really, given Unai's comments pre and post-match, I'm relaxed about Konsa and Torres being available in 12 days' time.

I certainly hope you're right, but it's still a precarious situation we've found ourselves in. Carlos is out for 3 to 4 weeks, to answer my own question.

[Brazilian Villain]

You're being stupid. The players I listed are all currently injured or a worry. Given our luck this season it's entirely possible they're all still out in a few weeks, and Chambers isn't in the squad.

Not really, given Unai's comments pre and post-match, I'm relaxed about Konsa and Torres being available in 12 days' time.

I certainly hope you're right, but it's still a precarious situation we've found ourselves in. Carlos is out for 3 to 4 weeks, to answer my own question.

I'm a believer, mate!

[eamonn]

Come on a chairde, everything will be ok.

[tomd2103]

I think as a defender Torres isn’t in the same league as them and as a ball playing defender they’re not in the same league as Torres.

I think we should credit him for his ability to lead the back line. It’s not just his ball playing that is important. When he’s not there we just aren’t as organized. Everyone looks more assured when he’s playing.

Yep, that is very noticeable.  I hope him and Konsa can re-unite their partnership soon.   

[Brazilian Villain]

Come on a chairde, everything will be ok.

Pura vida, amigo.

[ChicagoLion]

I think we might have to nurse him through to the end of the season.