Barcelona is preparing for its upcoming match against Osasuna, a rescheduled fixture from La Liga’s 27th round. The team is focused on overcoming the fatigue of players returning from international duty while aiming for a crucial victory to strengthen its position at the top of the league standings.
In the midst of this, club icon Lionel Messi has voiced his concerns in an interview with Radio Catalonia, specifically criticizing coach Hansi Flick’s treatment of young midfielder Pablo Torre.
Messi believes the talented youngster deserves more opportunities on the field and is puzzled by his limited playing time.
“I appreciate Flick’s philosophy and the way he manages the team, but there’s one thing I don’t understand—how can he be fair to everyone except one player? Pablo Torre has the talent to make an impact, yet he rarely gets a chance to prove himself,” Messi remarked.
Torre has shown great promise in the limited opportunities he has received this season. Despite only playing 373 minutes, he has contributed significantly, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
However, securing a regular role under Flick has been challenging. Over the last 10 matches, the midfielder has played just 27 minutes and was even omitted from the squad entirely in Barcelona’s recent game against Atlético Madrid.
Messi, who knows the pressures of playing at Barcelona better than most, is advocating for Torre to be given more chances, particularly considering the fierce competition in the team’s midfield.
With the season reaching a critical phase, the young Spaniard’s skill set could provide an extra boost to Barcelona’s title push.
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