Ferran Torres is expected to resume playing in Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga fixture against Las Palmas, as reported by Javier Miguel in AS.
The striker, despite participating in today’s training session, won’t be available for Barcelona’s next UEFA Champions League encounter with Brest.
Earlier reports suggested that Torres could potentially participate in the upcoming Champions League match.
Without any complications, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was optimistic about including Torres in the squad. However, his place in the starting eleven remained uncertain, given the coach’s alternative options.
Will be absent for Champions League match
Torres’s exclusion from the Champions League fixture stems from his recent return to group training on Monday, marking his first session since his injury layoff.
The 24-year-old sustained his injury during the Alaves match earlier this season, departing the field after just six minutes of play.
Medical examination identified a hamstring strain, with Barcelona announcing that Torres would require approximately seven to eight weeks for recovery.
During his absence, Torres missed crucial fixtures, including home matches against Sevilla, Bayern Munich, and Espanyol, plus away games versus Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, and Crvena Zvezda. These matches were significant in both league and European competitions.
Current reports suggest that the Spanish forward is approaching full fitness and completing his final recovery phase. Although the international break was expected to accelerate his return to full fitness, the team appears to be taking a cautious approach with his comeback.
Based on the most recent information, Torres will not participate in the Champions League contest against Brest but will instead make his return during Barcelona’s La Liga match against Las Palmas.