I do think that the difference here is that most people want Mings and Pau to be good. I suspect a few would rather Pau does badly to prove their point. I imagine had Pau done what Mings did against Bournemouth (a key game in the business end), a few would be citing it as lazy defending and lucky not to be a red card.
Mings was a bit reckless alright and not shy about stepping over the line when physical play is required. I prefer that than the alternative as seen at Wembley with our two center halves getting bullied beyond belief. Torres was awful when he came on for Mings that day at Bournemouth as it turned out. Nobody wants to see any player be awful to prove a point, that's just crazy talk. We all want the team to be successful.
I just hope we see a much better Torres this season, he's had the summer to assess his game and I'm expecting he has addressed a few things.. I'm not expecting Mings like dominance in duels but I am expecting him to be a bit braver in possession and with Konsa to push that defensive line higher up the pitch. Konsa too, absolutely no blaming others for his own ineptitude. Focus on what he is good at, reading danger and getting forwards to take him on on the grass. Also braver in the air, at least block the forward from getting to it.
Individually and collectively both need to improve a lot from last season.
