Ferran Torres

[I'm With Stupid]

Not really, he worked with him day in day out and maybe sees something in his game or character that he does not like or value as highly as the transfer fee would be

Or maybe the player just doesn't want to come back.

 

[01cravend]

Looks all flair with poor end product. Been called the next Joaquin which is hardly a comparison that screams this kid will set the world alight. Much rather Oyarzabal.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Looks all flair with poor end product. Been called the next Joaquin which is hardly a comparison that screams this kid will set the world alight. Much rather Oyarzabal.

You might be right but I think the Joaquin comparison is because he's a "proper" winger and he's a Spaniard with the Valencia connection. Despite that, Torres also has a few passing attributes you would like to see from your central players like the vision and ability to slide through a pass at just the right time.

Oyarzabal may well be the better player but, considering what were now in need of, I can't help but feel like we'll end up with yet another wide player who feels like he's wasted on the wing.

 

[doobyedoobye]

does seem strange that pep doesnt fancy bringing sancho back?

I think if Pep thought he would be willing to come back then he would be all over it.

 

[Airbags Optional]

Or maybe the player just doesn't want to come back.

I was responding to a post asking why Pep does not fancy him, not if the player wants to come

 

[omri]

Looks all flair with poor end product. Been called the next Joaquin which is hardly a comparison that screams this kid will set the world alight. Much rather Oyarzabal.

sane was too.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

sane was too.

All young players are. I still remember taking the piss out of Ronaldo when rags fans were calling him the best winger in the world, but in his first two seasons he was outperformed by Luis Boa Morte. But if they're really talented, one season they turn up and become incredible like someone flicked a switch.

 

[@BluePhil8]

As said, Samaras looked amazing in compilations - however, he beats a lot of men here with his pace, strength and trickery.

 

[Dax777]

I've been banging on about a direct Sane replacement for ages. Problem is that I don't think there is one of the same quality. You could get the sugar free version in Leon Bailey but what would be the point?

Torres looks like he's going to be a beast. I think he's quicker than some people are giving him credit for. Not blindingly fast but he's got more than enough to skip past defenders.

He's a decent size, practically two footed and his passing and vision look great.

That's why I find him an acceptable replacement for Sane. Not exactly the same skill set, but might just be right. He looks like he's keep possession better than Sane and he is a superior passer with superior vision. Not to mention he looks a superior dribbler in tight spaces. Something Sane was weak at.

In my mind he is a Sane replacement the way Kev was a Yaya replacement. Skill set might be different, but the impact is similar.

 

[Dax777]

does seem strange that pep doesnt fancy bringing sancho back?

Spanish pride. Besides, Sancho doesn't want to come back.