Jofre Torrents has been a consistent participant in training with Barcelona’s first team this season, catching the attention of manager Hansi Flick, who sees great potential in the young player.
As a left-back, Torrents has made his first-team debut and a few appearances under Flick, establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the academy.
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However, with Alejandro Balde’s improved fitness and the rise of Gerard Martin, Torrents’ opportunities in the first team have been limited this season, further complicated by the arrival of Joao Cancelo.
In a recent match for Barça Atletic, unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury, which does not bode well, as reported by SPORT.
A Serious Injury
Torrents did not start in the match against Alcoyano, which ended in a 1-1 draw, but he came off the bench only to be quickly brought down in visible distress.
Is this the end of Torrents’ season? Photo courtesy: X/FCBMasia
Torrents was assisted off the field by medical staff and club personnel, visibly in pain, with his injury seemingly affecting his knee.
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It became apparent that Torrents was unable to walk or put any weight on his left knee after the incident, which is certainly a concerning sign.
The worry was clear on the faces of Barcelona’s youth director Bojan Krkic, Torrents’ teammates, and the coaching staff, indicating that this injury is unlikely to be a minor setback.
Hansi Flick will be hoping the injury isn’t severe and that Torrents can make a quick return. However, based on initial observations, there is a strong possibility that the injury could be significant, potentially involving the ACL or other ligaments.