Hansi Flick and the key move that protected Ferran Torres in Seville

Ferran Torres has established himself as the 'super substitute' of FC Barcelona. The forward is going through his sweetest moment in recent months and is one of the most efficient offensive players in Spanish football, as he demonstrated by celebrating a 'hat-trick' in the Copa del Rey against Valencia. However, the blue-and-burgundy '7' was one of the most notable absentees in the culé victory in Seville in LaLiga, but his absence would be justified.

According to 'MARCA', it was expected that the 'Shark' would see minutes at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, although with a limited participation after playing the full 90' at Mestalla. Hansi Flick's idea was to bring him in during the second half, but an unforeseen physical issue ended up keeping him on the bench against the team led by García Pimienta.

Ferran avoided an injury in Seville

During the warm-up before the match, Ferran felt a slight tightness in his hamstrings, immediately communicating the situation to the technical staff. After a brief discussion, everyone involved, led by Flick himself, made the consensual decision not to take any risks and prevent a possible injury, so the player watched the team's victory from the sidelines. For the German, Torres is a very valuable piece and he needs to have him at his disposal, so he preferred to do without him rather than risk losing him.

This is not the first time the German has spoken with his players to agree on their participation or substitutions. In fact, against Sevilla, he also spoke with Gavi and they agreed on his substitution at halftime. The communication between the coach and his squad is fluid, which is one of the keys to the success of his project in the Catalan capital.