Ferran Torres talks Lamine Yamal, Gavi, shark mentality – ‘Do not know if he understands stress’

Ferran Torres talks Lamine Yamal, Gavi, shark mentality – ‘Do not know if he understands stress’

Barcelona ahead Ferran Torres has been a key determine within the discussions main as much as Spain’s essential second-leg encounter in opposition to the Netherlands within the Nations League quarter-finals. 

The versatile attacker has been making important contributions each at Barcelona and on the worldwide stage, showcasing his capability to adapt to totally different roles below two extremely revered coaches—Hansi Flick and Luis de la Fuente.

On the membership stage, Torres has confirmed his price by stepping up at any time when given the chance. His work price, tactical intelligence, and skill to play throughout a number of attacking positions have made him a priceless asset. 

On Lamine Yamal and Gavi

One of many greatest speaking factors in Spanish soccer has been whether or not Lamine Yamal might be the following nice Barcelona star, following within the footsteps of legends like Lionel Messi. 

Torres praised Lamine Yamal. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photos)

Torres believes that the younger expertise possesses a rare stage of confidence and composure. 

{The teenager} performs with the identical ease as if he have been again on a college pitch, unfazed by the stress that comes with carrying the Barcelona and Spain shirts.

“Lamine, I don’t know if he is aware of the stress. It appears that evidently he performs within the courtyard of his home or faculty,” he mentioned.

Torres additionally acknowledged the struggles of one other Barcelona teammate, Gavi, who’s at present recovering from a critical damage. 

The midfielder has needed to endure a tricky rehabilitation course of, however Torres is assured that with time and endurance, Gavi will return to his greatest. 

“He’s had a critical damage. It’s a course of. The competitors may be very excessive. It’s a matter of time earlier than he returns to his greatest stage.”

Thriving below the ‘Shark mentality’

Ferran Torres has been extraordinarily necessary for Barcelona. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)

Torres has embraced his position because the ‘fourth man’ in assault, a place that has allowed him to contribute considerably at each membership and worldwide ranges. He has adopted a mindset that retains him centered and decided to take full benefit of each alternative on the pitch. 

His latest kind has earned him the belief of each Flick and de la Fuente, who worth his versatility and skill to carry out below stress.

“It means being calm, I’m a child who works laborious. Each time I’ve minutes I attempt to make the most of them and I don’t put a ceiling on myself.”

Whereas he has performed throughout a number of attacking positions, Torres feels most snug as a central striker. Nonetheless, his capability to function on the wings provides one other dimension to his sport. 

“I’ve felt extra snug as a 9, though I can play as a winger and have versatility. I really feel valued on my own, initially, and by my coaches, that’s why I’m right here,” he admitted.

Supply: SPORT