Ever since Chelsea adapted the 4231 formation, we have not only seen better results, but also an improve in form of one certain lad from sunny Spain.Torres.
Players such as Luiz & Torres are tailored for this style of play, and it's no coincidence that both of them are in their best form of the season. Torres's body language says it all too. He has literally sprung into life. He looks happier than ever before to get out there and play for the team, while paying back the trust RDM has shown in him through such selflessness. The resurgent of CFC's no. 9 is good for the team, the players, the fans and of course for his place at the Euros. If a non-CFC or rather a non-Torres fan would watch Torres play now, they would sit there with envy. Let's face it, people envy Torres because they know he was & will again be the worlds deadliest striker. It's always us against the world, remember?
Another point to note is that Torres is now a different kind of a player. Don't you think so? He has become sort of a Trequartista. More of an advanced form though. Perhaps he has invented a new formation & we are safe to call it the Torresquartista!! Maybe, just maybe it may make a good name for a baby girl, or maybe not. But my point is, he has benefited from our style of play nevertheless. His passing has improved along with his movements (for which I credit AVB). The only thing he needs to get right is his positioning. He seems to be out off position a lot. He drifts wide and comes out to collect the ball way often than necessary rather than wait for THAT through ball we all wish our midfielders would provide. Look at Chicarito for an example. For a player who is not very good technically, he is still able to score many goals because of his clever positioning.
If only could Torres get that right...he would start scoring left, right and centre or rather the newly famed chant "he scores when he wants" would now do complete justice.
Now let me tell you all a little secret. I have criticized Torres before in the hopes of him playing well and so far it has worked at times. That's the silly superstition I have and am pretty sure most of you have sillier ones too! Hey, we are football fans and that's how we roll!
Sound off in the comments below on your superstitions, opinions and wether or not the 4231 formation has improved El Niño.
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