Patience is the game: Barcelona talent asked to play for reserve team

Pablo Torre has been one of the few young players in the Barcelona team who has struggled to get regular minutes under the leadership of Xavi Hernandez.

Arriving from Racing Santander last year as one of Spain’s most talented young midfielders, the 19-year-old has not quite been able to establish himself as a regular starter in the team. He has featured in only one league game thus far, falling behind the likes of Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in the pecking order.

A recent report from Albert Roge has offered an update on Torre, suggesting that the teenage prospect’s struggles at Barça have not gone unnoticed, and it appears the player had a meeting with Xavi during the winter transfer window, when the player was linked with a loan move away from Camp Nou.

During the meeting, Torre and Xavi agreed on a pact, where the Barcelona coach asked the player to feature in the reserve team, but whenever possible, he will be able to play for the first team.

In other words, Torre will be featuring in Barça Atletic matches as long as it is compatible with the first team.

For example, Barça Atletic are set to lock horns with UE Cornelia this Saturday at Estadio Ciutat Dani Jarque, in Barcelona. Meanwhile, the first team is set to take on Sevilla on Sunday, at Camp Nou.

Torre, therefore, will be able to feature for both teams. However, if the first team embarks on a long trip or a trip abroad, Torre will travel with the senior setup instead of staying back for the reserve side.

The idea is for Torre to get maximum opportunities to play in the first team, so as to not hinder his progress at the top level.