€30 million-rated Barcelona forward set to have a bigger role against Villarreal – report

Barcelona will look to register their second victory of the 2023/24 campaign when they lock horns with Villarreal away at El Madrigal this Sunday evening.

After starting the season with a goalless draw against Getafe, the Blaugrana opened their account last weekend, beating Cadiz 2-0, thanks to late goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres.

Ahead of the weekend clash against Villarreal, manager Xavi Hernandez will have some tough selection decisions to make, what with Pedri being ruled out for at least a month.

Torres set for more prominence

As such, Sergi Capdevila of SPORT is reporting that Torres is set to have a bigger role and more prominence in the match against the Yellow Submarine.

The 23-year-old forward has not had an easy with his form dwindling and his future at the club being constantly called into question.

However, Torres, whose market value stands at €30 million, has not allowed any of that to distract him and has worked hard to make an impression since pre-season this summer.

Indeed, the 23-year-old has been one of the biggest positives in recent months for Barcelona, with the coaching staff reportedly ‘delighted’ with him.

Torres did not play any minutes in the first match against Getafe, while he managed to get only a little over ten minutes versus Cadiz, during which he scored the goal.

Since pre-season, the Spaniard has averaged a goal every 35 minutes and that kind of productivity is certainly something Barça could use.

It remains to be seen if he starts against Villarreal or not, but what is certain is that the 23-year-old will be receiving more minutes and greater prominence in the game against Quique Setien’s side.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.