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Barça's official TV channel aired an interview with Ferran Torres, conducted in an informal tone, to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Ferran Is One of the Great Entertainers in the Locker Room
The interview makes it clear that the Valencian forward is one of the great entertainers in the locker room. Jokes are part of him, and he shares them with the rest of his teammates.
The problem is that his teammates don't always understand his jokes, and some are occasionally fed up with him, tired of his antics. And he knows it.
The question is direct: "I've been told you're one of the best in history at making jokes in the locker room, on planes..."
Ferran took the bait: "I really like jokes, I really like them... Poor Pedri..."
Any preferred victim? they ask him.
"Pedri, I've already said it. There are times when I feel he hates me. Yes, yes, because I'm very annoying and I like it".
He adds: "The more he knows I'm annoying, the more I like to tease him. So, poor Pedri..."
They say there's a fine line between love and hate, and vice versa. And despite "hating him," Pedri is probably Ferran's best friend in the locker room. And possibly because of this, there is the necessary trust to play pranks on him.
He Doesn't Dare With Lewandowski
The one Ferran probably never dares with is Lewandowski, the most distant member of the locker room, perhaps because he's from another generation. Although he recently confessed in Poland that as he understood the language better, he understood the jokes, something essential for good vibes in a group.
Good vibes that translated into the last matchday after Casadó's first goal with the first team. The laughter of his teammates echoed throughout Montjuïc.
Hansi Flick values Ferran Torres highly. Not only for his qualities as a footballer but for his human side, the one not seen, which contributes decisively to harmony reigning in the group.
Ferran experienced certain self-esteem issues, which he solved with the help of psychology. Once solved, Ferran has become a key piece in Hansi Flick's plans. His problems with scoring have disappeared.