Pablo Torre offered up a reminder of his quality in Barcelona’s friendly win over Vissel Kobe in Japan on Tuesday ahead of a crucial summer transfer window for Xavi’s side.
Yes it was only a friendly, and yes Vissel Kobe were fairly obliging opponents, but Torre’s two assists may have given Xavi something to think about.
Torre arrived at Barcelona last summer amid expectations that he could follow in Pedri’s footsteps and become a regular fixture in the starting XI.
Yet that hasn’t happened with Xavi curiously reluctant to use the teenager. His lack of experience is obviously a factor but Xavi has shown previously his willingness to trust in youth.