Barcelona is gearing up for its upcoming match against Osasuna, a rescheduled fixture from the 27th round of La Liga. The team aims to shake off the fatigue of players returning from international duty and secure a crucial win to strengthen its position at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, club legend Lionel Messi has spoken out in an interview with Radio Catalonia, expressing his dissatisfaction with coach Hansi Flick’s handling of young talent Pablo Torre. Messi believes the promising midfielder deserves more opportunities and is surprised by his lack of playing time.
“I admire Flick’s approach to the team and his style of play, but one thing baffles me—how can he be fair to everyone except one player? Pablo Torre has the talent to stand out, yet he barely gets a chance to play,” Messi stated.
Torre has impressed in the limited minutes he’s received this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in just 373 minutes of play. Despite this, he has struggled to secure a spot in Flick’s plans, playing only 27 minutes in the last 10 games and even being left out of the squad against Atlético Madrid.
Having experienced Barcelona’s demanding environment firsthand, Messi is urging Flick to give Torre more opportunities, especially with intense competition in midfield. The young Spaniard’s potential could provide the team with an extra edge in the final stretch of the season.
