In 2022 BarƧa reached an agreement with Racing Santander for the transfer of Pablo Torre and the midfielder officially joined the Club in the summer of that year. The youngster still gets less game time than what he deserves. Here are a few ways how Flick can maximize Torre’s potential.
Torre can be Barcelona’s Brahim.
Brahim Diaz is a Real Madrid player who plays as a central-attacking midfielder for the club. On paper and in the squad Pablo Torre also shares the same position. In my opinion, both players have a similar playstyle. Brahim has an advantage over Torre as the Moroccan can dribble the ball better than Torre. Brahim is also a super-sub for Madrid who comes off the pitch and makes an instant impact. I want Flick to use Torre like that, Torre is a player capable of going through the defense and scoring a goal. Barcelona’s playing style does not allow him to be that. Here are ways how Flick can use him.
Pablo Torre On the ball
Torre is good with the ball at his feet, he is a player who loves to spend time on the ball and then make decisions according to the situation. Torre has excellent awareness and is quite mature in making quick decisions. Whenever he receives the ball, his strong body orientation makes him press-proven and he escapes pressure from opponents quickly. He has a great touch on set pieces and crosses around the box.
He can create opportunities for the attackers between the lines of the midfield and the defense of the opponents.
Pablo Torre DurinG Counters
This season Barcelona highly depends on counterattacks, Pablo Torre should be involved more during these transitions. He should drop deep in the minus position, receive the ball then escape pressure, and distribute it to the runners. Torre should not be the runner, he should be the one who feeds the runners on the wings.
Best Role for Torre
Torre should be used more for his technical skill rather than running on and off the field covering the whole ground. He has a good passing range and Flick should use him in a more playmaker role rather than a box-to-box midfielder. He should be used as a sub in games and be looking to play a more free-roam role so he could use his abilities and provide assists from the midfield.