7 - Ferran Torres

Xtroverto

Member
When we paid 55 million for this guy I thought Laporta and Deco had lost the plot. And to be perfectly honest, under Xavi he was at best bang average, but Hansi Flickinator has turned this guy into a very useful player out of nothing.
 

ajnotkeith

Senior Member
In any case, it's not just about the goals. I've always praised him for other qualities. It's just that the idiots who focus solely on goal tallies have shut up now.
This is correct. The most important things about Ferran are two - his physical condition and work rate are excellent, and he has a great understanding of the game of football.

He knows how to move into space, where to be in the attack, where to be on a counter, how to hold defensive position and to press etc.

This is why he is scoring many goals, he gets in the right positions and he works very hard so he is there when the ball falls in a good area.
 

MonteCuler

Well-known member
He has to start performing in big games if he wants to be a starter

That miss vs Chelsea should never happen again and the chance vs PSG he also should have finished
 

ajnotkeith

Senior Member
He has to start performing in big games if he wants to be a starter

That miss vs Chelsea should never happen again and the chance vs PSG he also should have finished
The thing is, he could miss a few, he could score a few, but at least the chances fall to him because he is fast and works hard so he can get in positions to score.

Lewandowski doesn't have that mobility so he doesn't get many chances against these aggressive top teams who press you hard, he is zoned away from the box.
 

TemporaryFan

Well-known member
So, he scored a few against Betis. Big Deal. Something that Lewandowski did in every previous game against this side. He would have done today too. All this hype over this time?
Footballers don't change overnight. He's been a feeble type. He'll show it next time.
 

Barcaman

Administrator
Staff member
Everyone with half brain knows and sees we play better and would benefit from a mobile (and hard working) forward like Ferran.
 

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