Explanation provided for Barcelona star’s absence from squad to face Real Valladolid | OneFootball

An explanation for the absence of youngster Pablo Torre from Barcelona’s matchday squad to face Real Valladolid has been forthcoming online.

Barcelona are of course primed to return to action later this evening.

Shifting focus back towards matters in La Liga, the Blaugrana have made the trip to the Estadio José Zorrilla, for a meeting with the aforementioned Real Valladolid.

Owing to both their upcoming Champions League semi-final 2nd leg clash with Inter Milan, and Valladolid’s status as already relegated from Spain’s top-flight, heavy rotation is expected on the part of Barca boss Hansi Flick on Saturday.

As much had given rise to suggestions that the aforementioned Pablo Torre could be afforded a rare starting berth.

Not only will this not be the case, though, but the 21-year-old has not even been called up for the fixture.

And as alluded to above, an explanation for precisely why has since been provided.

As per a statement across Barcelona’s social media platforms on Saturday afternoon:

‘First-team player Pablo Torre is experiencing discomfort in his left knee. His return to the team will be decided based on his progress.’

Conor Laird – GSFN