Ferran Torres Celebrates 24th Birthday Amidst Eager Anticipation for Return

On his 24th birthday this February 29th, Ferran Torres finds himself in a unique situation—celebrating the milestone while eagerly awaiting his return to full-team training and medical clearance.

Currently in the final phase of his recovery, the forward is pushing to rejoin group training and receive the medical green light. Just a month ago, Ferran had to be substituted after seven minutes in the league match against Osasuna at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc. A hamstring injury to his right leg disrupted his impressive run, during which he felt pivotal to the team, showcasing goal-scoring prowess.

Wearing the number 7 jersey for Barcelona, Ferran had netted five goals in the last eight games, including a memorable hat-trick against Betis, securing three points at the Benito Villamarín. Despite participating in the first session of the week, Ferran didn’t join the full group in the second session today. This development adds suspense to his potential inclusion in the squad for the upcoming clash against Athletic Club in San Mamés this Sunday (21:00 hours).

Xavi Hernández has emphasized that the return of injured players depends on their sensations. Ferran aims to receive medical clearance this week, with Friday’s training session being a crucial factor. If he misses the trip to Bilbao, his comeback could be slated for the match against Mallorca at home, just before the crucial Champions League fixture against Napoli in the round of 16—a match eagerly anticipated by all the players.