Concern at Barcelona over Spain forward Ferran Torres' form

Ferran Torres was Barcelona's star signing during the January window last season. He arrived from Manchester City and quickly became the undisputed starter in Xavi Hernández's team, but this season he is clearly a substitute and his performances are beginning to cause concern in the sports area due to the investment made. Ferran must take a step forward in the coming months because Barça need more goals from more players.

The former Valencia player has only played four games as a starter in the league and has scored three goals in all competitions, two in LaLiga and one in the Champions League. Xavi is clearly using him as a backup option at the moment and he has been behind Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembélé and Raphinha in the rotations. With Pedri's role on the left of a four-man midfield, Ferran could lose further importance.

At Barça, there is hope that the player will have a good World Cup so that he regains confidence. At this start of this season, it has been very difficult for him to find the net and he has missed some clear chances. For Xavi, he is a very useful player due to his versatility, but at the club they feel he must give more after an investment of €55 million.

Ferran Torres returns to Valencia o Saturday, although it is unlikely that he will do so as a starter. His situation will become even more complicated if Ansu Fati returns to form. But Ferran made the decision to wear blaugrana and is convinced that he will turn the situation around. He hopes to be a regular starter with Luis Enrique at the World Cup due to the lack of strikers La Roja have. It could be the kickstart his career needs.