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Ferran Torres is having fun with a fantastic run of type at FC Barcelona in latest weeks, firmly placing himself as a contender for one of many attacking positions within the beginning lineup.
Although he has largely been used as an affect substitute, the 24-year-old has confirmed himself able to being trusted as a starter – as was witnessed within the Copa del Rey win in opposition to Valencia earlier this month when he scored a superb hat-trick.
Why did Ferran not play vs Sevilla?
Nevertheless, after that gorgeous efficiency in opposition to Valencia, Ferran ended up not enjoying even a single minute in Sunday’s La Liga victory over Sevilla, elevating eyebrows.
In keeping with MARCA, it was deliberate for Torres to characteristic in some capability on the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in opposition to Sevilla.
The Spaniard was not going to begin as a result of vital effort he put in throughout the Valencia match, having performed the total 90 minutes solely three days earlier than. He wanted a slight discount in minutes to keep away from overloading his legs.
Ferran didn’t play vs Sevilla after his hat-trick vs Valencia. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
As such, Hansi Flick’s plan was for Ferran to return on within the second half in opposition to the Andalusian outfit. Nevertheless, he didn’t play in any respect.
As per the report, it was not as a result of Flick didn’t wish to give the ex-Manchester Metropolis ahead enjoying time. As an alternative, it was a totally consensual determination made by the participant, the coach, and the medical workers.
Through the warm-up, Ferran felt some tightness in his hamstrings. He conveyed these sensations, and collectively they modified the preliminary plan of getting him play within the second half.
Flick didn’t wish to threat the ahead enjoying and probably getting injured. He considers him too vital and believes his contributions might be essential in the remainder of the season, the place titles are at stake. Thus, he most well-liked to go away him out slightly than threat any mishaps.
