Barcelona ask Spain not to call Torres up to avoid worse injuries
According to 'Mundo Deportivo', Barcelona have asked the Spanish federation not to include Ferran Torres in Friday's squad. The Spanish national team will face Colombia and Brazil in friendly matches so there is no reason for coach Luis de la Fuente to want to squeeze the return of a winger who has been sidelined since January 31 with a right thigh injury.
Xavi Hernandez's player should be released on the same day that the squad for 'La Roja' will be announced. The gap in the Spain forward's position has become more evident than ever with Brahim Diaz's decision to play for Morocco, taking advantage of his family connection with his paternal grandmother.
As a result, his options for the European Championship, which is in three months' time, are reduced. Ferran Torres is not even expected to start the La Liga match against Atletico Madrid.
However, the same media outlet reports that the Catalan club's aim is for him to play at least a few minutes to get into the competitive rhythm he needs to get back into contention for an important place in the squad. Missing out on the last 16 of the Champions League was a setback that he wants to forget as soon as possible.
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