Barcelona forward confident Xavi will reward him for impressive early-season form

All doors at Barcelona appeared closed for Ferran Torres in the summer of 2023. The Spanish forward was coming off a disappointing season for the Blaugranas across all competitions and was arguably amongst the least contributing players on the team.

Torres resisted all pressure during the transfer window to leave and ended up staying at the club hoping to please the manager.

Four games into the new season, it is safe to say he is on track to do exactly what he dreamt of.

A reward awaits Ferran

According to reports from MARCA, the Spanish international has his reward awaiting him.

His hard work and performance have already earned him a return to the Spanish National Team as a replacement for the injured Marco Asensio.

However, he is also confident that Xavi will start relying on him more and his importance in the Barcelona setup will only grow as the season progresses when the manager is forced to dig deeper into his resources.

Xavi and Torres’ teammates see the winger as an example for the dressing room to idolise. After all, his return to form was far from easy.

Torres followed a strict diet plan right through the summer and pushed himself to the limit to get back his mojo. He has been training at the club facilities even on off days, and his numbers show the results.

A different force

With the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal competing directly for a starting spot in his niche position, Torres began the season as one largely confined to the bench. In fact, he played no part in the curtain-raiser against Getafe.

The 23-year-old subsequently came on for the final 14 minutes against Cadiz and netted a late goal on the night to double the Catalans’ lead.

Fast forward to the game against Villarreal, Torres was once again on point as he fired the ball past the goalkeeper to net Barcelona’s equaliser in the 68th minute as a substitute.

With rotations expected for Barcelona’s clash against Real Betis this weekend, Torres is one of the main candidates if either Yamal or Robert Lewandowski are rested.