FC Barcelona officially announces that a talented defender faces a 12-week absence due to a severe ankle injury.
Barcelona’s defensive depth faces fresh challenges in their La Liga title chase and Champions League campaign.
Hansi Flick’s rotation strategy powered the recent 3-0 victory over Levante, but the injury list is growing, forcing tactical tweaks.
The club issued a prompt medical bulletin detailing a lengthy absence, reshaping backline options through late spring.
FC Barcelona officially confirmed academy product Jofre Torrents is out 10-12 weeks with a left ankle syndesmosis injury from training.
The 20-year-old Barca Athletic standout, who earned eight first-team outings this season alongside Pau Cubarsi, now heads for specialist review, missing action until late May.
He joins Andreas Christensen and other absentees, further thinning Flick’s resources.
Flick reshuffles immediately: Eric Garcia anchors centrally, Jules Kounde shifts positions, while Joao Cancelo and Alejandro Balde compete on the left.
Gavi is near a comeback, but Villarreal and UCL tests demand versatility now.
Torrents embodied La Masia resurgence with Yamal and Cubarsi; his setback pauses that narrative amid squad strains.
Summer plans accelerate: Julian Ryerson from Dortmund leads Flick’s Bundesliga targets, fueling full-back refresh alongside striker hunts.
Laporta’s leadership eyes salary cap navigation, where injuries justify levers. Deco champions youth pipelines, yet Torrents’ timeline risks his next-season role.
Barcelona holds second spot with +39 goal difference, stalking Madrid. Flick’s high press endures without the youngster, relying on Lewandowski’s leadership post-Levante start.
This test probes depth from loans like Cancelo and stars like Ferran Torres with 12 goals.
Clear recovery path set, Camp Nou rallies ahead—true contenders conquer adversity.
Flick’s high press endures sans Torrents, leaning on Lewandowski’s experience and Ferran Torres’ 12 goals. This injury tests squad depth from Cancelo loans and youth gambles.
Clear recovery roadmap set, Camp Nou unites—title contenders conquer crises through grit and unity
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