Actually, I'd argue a reason we do the short goal kicks is because Hugo's distribution is so poor.
I understand the benefits they're trying to achieve with the short goal kicks, I just don't think they are overly worth the risk.
Yeah the safest option is actually the (right) short pass to your CB.
After that anything is very much down to your skill as a footballer with the ball at your feet. Why Pep changed his GK early on. He’s a real danger as he can go long and accurate when required.
Hugo generally kicks the ball into touch in the same scenario.