Ubiquitous Ferran

These days Ferran Torres is beginning to agree with the bet that last NovemberWhat did Mateu Alemany and Xavi do when they decided to go all out for the signing of the Valencian. “We have made an exception for Ferran,” admitted the Barça director of football, who negotiated the signing of him with Manchester City for a long month to close it at Christmas. On December 28, Ferran Torres became a Barça player for 55 million euros plus ten in variables. It can be said that his performance has been practically immediate.

After his debut in the Clásico of the Arabian Super Cup, where he was still somewhat lost and lacking in rhythm, he scored his first goal in San Mamés and, since then, has generated something for Barça in almost every game. In 14 games, Ferran has scored six goals and provided five assists. But not only that. He has also created ten scoring chances and, in addition, has given ten key passes (those that allow a teammate to shoot), a highly valued stat among trainers. Ferran only needs to improve the subject of marksmanship. He needs seven shots to score a goal and has missed seven big chances. According to Opta, a scale in which they go hand in hand like the one he had the other day at the start of the second half at the Bernabéu; or occasions within the area like the one that spoiled the day of Naples. In addition, he has attempted 45 shots, more than three per game, outside on goal, outside or rejected.

But, beyond the figures, what is most liked in Ferran is his ability to generate play. Xavi insists that he come to receive, download and go to space. There, his stride and his course are diabolical. The Valencian exposed Carvajal last Sunday. He has fun when there are spaces, but he also knows how to play against tight defenses. Although he was not completely fine in front of goal, he was able to generate many scoring options against Napoli or in Elche, against closed defenses. Undisputed since he arrived, and adapted to the city from early on, he has been acquiring the best physical point of him and is reaching his one hundred percent. In the locker room, in addition, a pineapple has been found that has the continuation of him in the National Team. That connection with Pedri, Araújo, Gavi or Eric Garcia aims to be the new backbone of Barça.