Aston Villa told they are a ‘better team’ when 27-year-old plays

The whole Villa fan base exhaled in unison when Pau Torres was named in Aston Villa’s starting lineup for last week’s away match against Fulham.

After being out for several months, one of Unai Emery’s most important players has finally returned, and his arrival couldn’t have come at a better time—especially in light of his recent decline in form.

Pau Torres was instrumental in Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage, particularly in setting up the offensive that resulted in Ollie Watkins’ game-winning goal.

The 27-year-old was named to Alan Shearer’s Team of the Week, reflecting the opinions of supporters who were impressed by the Spanish defender’s skill at the ball.

The legendary striker said to the Premier League, “With him on the team, Villa are a better team.” That was demonstrated once more by the dominant performance in the victory at Fulham.

Is Pau Torres the most underappreciated player for Aston Villa?
The months that Pau Torres was injured made supporters realize how important he is to the team. It is often the case that a player’s true value is revealed only when they are not playing. One may argue that the team’s home losses to Chelsea and Newcastle United were justified, with their incapacity to play well out of the back being a major issue.

The squad would have probably fared better if Pau Torres had been on the field because of his ability to draw attention from opponents, advance the ball, and make accurate passes to the channels.

Villa will want to win games like the one against Nottingham Forest with ease as the competition for Champions League qualification heats up. It is vitally important that they win these games, especially considering their forthcoming matchups against teams like Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool; if they don’t, Unai Emery’s dreams of playing in the Champions League may be jeopardized.