Eric Garcia (loaned to Girona)

[serghei]

Garcia and Laporte know each other, played together, and trained regularly. To bring in Torres in defence was a risk not worth taking.

True. They bonded a lot during the many times they rubbed the bench together. They know even the names of their first pet.

 

[Mateka]

True. They bonded a lot during the many times they rubbed the bench together. They know even the names of their first pet.

There was a time due to injuries, where Laporte and Garcia were the main pairing. How many games and training session has Laporte had with Pau Torres?

 

[khaled_a_d]

Laporte might not even be ready to face Italy, so Eric might start anyway

 

[xXKonan]

Not really a fan of Pau Torres in general. He has given me Lenglet vibes when he played so far for Spain.

Eric isn't perfect but he seems a lot more reliable than Torres is.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Not really a fan of Pau Torres in general. He has given me Lenglet vibes when he played so far for Spain.

Eric isn't perfect but he seems a lot more reliable than Torres is.

Same, maybe that's why Enrique prefers Garcia?

 

[Zidane82]

Same, maybe that's why Enrique prefers Garcia?

Why did he drop Garcia and play Torres then !?

He nearly blew it - Torres had a nightmare from the first couple of minutes to the last

 

[FC433]

should be a good test. Very excited to see how he does tonight!

 

[TacticsTim]

Nice player when you pass around and your opponent does nothing. Garbage in open space and counterattacks in a high line. Perfect for pique replacement

 

[JamDav1982]

Played well.

Could have done better at the goal and showed Chiesa the other side but other than that performed well and his passing/speed moves ball is impressive.

Stock has grown this tournament and will be a good addtion and starter fairly quickly would think.

 

[Porque]

Nice anticipation though. If he was on a free transfer and you watched this game, most top sides would want to sign him.

 

[khaled_a_d]

Was neither a stand out or terrible, if you were neutral who didn't have a specific focus on him you would give him a typical 6/10 or 7/10 performance.
Looks like a decent replacement for Lenglet, maybe one day will reach new heights than what we expect

 

[xXKonan]

Not a bad tournament, and looked pretty solid for the most part.

His lack of pace is certainly a worry but if he's next to the right people he'll be fine I think.

 

[Zidane82]

I thought he was brilliant tonight- pity we cannot get Laporte to play alongside him

 

[Luftstalag14]

Laporte was the better of the two, hands down.

 

[DonAK]

Thought he was decent. Passive on the goal though.

As long as we don't have to count him as a long-term starter he's decent for us.