Torres right now would have been a fine backup for a 9. This is a guy who didn’t start almost any big games last year. His problem is less the finishing and more movement, positioning and the tendency to go missing in some games. That can change but it takes some time. Even if he gets injured, Delap still won’t start. I would be shocked and many here will be disappointed. Sterling there is a nightmare.
No backup plans for striker, no attempt at DM or LB (especially now with LB simply there is no excuse anymore), failure to move players etc. The window isn’t over yet and I won’t let hopelessness take over until it closes