A year ago, Wojciech Szczęsny was facing what seemed to be the final stretch of his career. Everything pointed to him retiring in 2024. However, fate had other plans for him, and today he is the starting goalkeeper for Barça, with a renewal almost assured.
Since his arrival in Barcelona, the Pole has shown a great level and has become an essential piece. Off the field, he also appears to be fully adapted, as he made clear in a recent interview with ESPN. There, he talked about his day-to-day life in the locker room and revealed the name of a teammate who has surprised him and who, interestingly, is not considered by Hansi Flick.
Szczęsny explained that, in training, there is a footballer who puts him in many tight spots with his technical quality: Pablo Torre. According to his words, this talent is on par with players like Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal. His statements have caused a great debate because the Cantabrian has barely had opportunities with Hansi Flick.
Pablo Torre, the Great Forgotten by Flick
Szczęsny has praised Pablo Torre highly, a talent who has not had the trust of the German coach. So far in 2025, he has only played 106 official minutes, a very low figure for a player of his quality. Despite his limited prominence, the Polish goalkeeper wanted to highlight his level and impact in training.
Pablo Torre is a midfielder with exceptional vision and a privileged touch on the ball. When he has had minutes, he has shown personality and left details that have caught the fans' attention. However, he still can't find his place in Flick's plans, and his future is starting to be uncertain.
Szczęsny Is Clear: "Barça Has Good Players"
The Polish goalkeeper has assured that Pablo Torre is one of the most technically skilled footballers he has seen at Barça. Overall, Szczęsny acknowledges that they are all very good, but he has placed special emphasis on highlighting the figure of the '14'. His words have caused reactions, and many believe that Hansi Flick should give him more prominence.
If his role doesn't change in the coming weeks, Pablo Torre could consider a departure in search of minutes. Several LaLiga teams have shown interest in him, but his priority remains to succeed at Barça. The final decision will depend on Flick, who has the opportunity to take advantage of the talent Szczęsny has highlighted.