Barcelona’s 21-year-old star’s sudden disappearance raises severe questions on his future

Pablo Torre’s expertise is simple, but his future at Barcelona stays unsure because the younger attacking midfielder finds himself sidelined most of the time. 

Regardless of his promise, Torre has struggled to safe an everyday place within the squad below supervisor Hansi Flick, elevating doubts about whether or not he’ll proceed on the membership past this season.

This season marks Torre’s third yr at Barça, but it surely has been a turbulent journey. Initially, it appeared that his technical skills would make him a beneficial asset within the midfield, a place that, though aggressive, appeared to go well with his fashion of play. 

Nevertheless, because the season has progressed, and with the return of key gamers like Dani Olmo and Gavi, Torre has confronted growing neglect. 

His lack of involvement has been notably noticeable in current weeks, with no enjoying time within the final 5 matches, together with 4 in La Liga (in opposition to Mallorca, Betis, Leganes, and Atletico Madrid) and one within the Champions League in opposition to Dortmund.

Even in matches the place Barcelona required a spark, resembling the sport in opposition to Actual Betis or their residence conflict with Leganes, Torre was not thought-about as a attainable substitute. 

Nobody is aware of what’s occurring

Pablo Torre has misplaced prominence at Barcelona. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)

It’s laborious to grasp why, particularly contemplating that Torre has the power to make an influence in such conditions. 

His final look was within the defeat to Las Palmas at Montjuic, the place he wasn’t at his greatest, however definitely wasn’t the worst participant on the pitch both.

With simply 267 minutes of enjoying time this season, Torre ranks twentieth within the Barcelona squad, forward of only some gamers, together with long-term damage absentees like Marc Bernal. 

This restricted involvement stands in stark distinction to his potential, particularly when contemplating his robust performances with the Spanish U-21 staff.

Wanting forward, the Copa del Rey match in opposition to Barbastro on January 4 gives Torre an opportunity to regain some enjoying time. If he doesn’t characteristic in that match, it should elevate severe considerations about his future on the membership. 

What is evident is that his position at Barça has diminished considerably, and plenty of golf equipment are already exhibiting curiosity in loaning him.