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Ferran Torres spoke to the media today before the UEFA Champions League match that FC Barcelona will play against SL Benfica on Tuesday night.
The Spanish striker, who has been in and out of the team and is not a regular starter under Hansi Flick, has reportedly become a potential transfer target for AC Milan in the current transfer window.
About his future, role in the team
However, Ferran made it very clear that his future is at Barcelona, where he intends to play many games and win many trophies.
“I have a lot of confidence in the club. It has been a learning period since I arrived. The future is to play here and play many games and win many titles with Barça.” said the Spanish international.
Speaking about his situation in the team and his role as an impact substitute, the former Manchester City striker added:
“I have recovered from my minor injuries. The coach gives me confidence and I always try to give it back in any way I can. “I don’t like the role of substitute, I have to take advantage of my minutes to show that I can be a starter.”
The striker also highlighted his versatility as an important aspect, saying: “Polivalence in an attacking player is always good. I feel better as a forward lately, since I arrived here three years ago. “I always try to give my best.”
About the team and its recent form
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s match against Benfica, Torres insisted that the blaugrana They want to get the three points and secure a place in the knockout phase.
“The Champions League is always a very important competition with a different atmosphere. “We want to win the three points and qualify.”
While Barcelona’s form in the other competitions has been impressive, they have been poor in La Liga in recent weeks, collecting just six points from their last six games. When asked to explain why this was the case, Ferran said:
“It is true that in recent years we have not obtained the results in the Champions League that we all wanted. In the League we have not given the level we should have given, we have left points that could penalize us.
“We have to change the situation and score as many points as possible.”
Ferran also briefly referred to the situation of his fellow striker Ansu Fati, who returned to the Barcelona squad after being out for four games in a row.
“Since he recovered I have seen him at a high level in training, I try to help him as much as I can. “Football is about ups and downs and you have to know how to manage those ups and downs.” Torres said about him The Masia graduate.
Condemning the racist abuse that his teammate Alejandro Balde received during the draw against Getafe, the striker stated:
“’The first thing is that racist insults are not justified. These are behaviors that should not be allowed, that is why we should seek a remedy and punish the people who committed them.”
About Benfica
Speaking about playing Benfica in his own backyard, Torres stated: “Very happy to be able to play in this stadium. It will be a nice game with two historic teams.
“We will try to take the game in the direction we want. They are doing a great job. “Joao Félix made me know more about Portuguese football, in a league that is doing a great job.”
Earlier today, Benfica coach Bruno Lage named Barcelona as one of the favorites to win the Champions League. Responding to that, Torres commented:
“This year we are doing well in the Champions League. It is a compliment that the Benfica coach considers us favorites.”
Source: Mundo Deportivo
