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Originally Posted by Classy Cannon
Villas got other qualities that more than make up for any lack of physical presence. He's got great balance, which combined with his speed gets him out of tight situations. His ability to get in the right place, at exactly the right moment, & his ultra-calm finishing, are just what we're missing in & around the box.
I'd rather have someone with pace to lead the line & force the opposition to defend deep, than someone better at holding the ball up, but who lacks pace.
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I'm not so sure. If you're going to play with anyone "leading the line" that player has to be up to holding the ball up to bring others into play. Berbatov does this for Spurs - he holds the ball up, comes deep and can make things happen.
While Villa is a very taleneted player he wont be able to do that job. His pace and balance are irrelevant unless you're aiming to put the ball over the top for him to run onto - and that simply isn't how we play.