Vitor Roque: FC Barcelona Outcast’s Emotional Response to Xavi’s Treatment Sparks Concern

• FC Barcelona youngster, Vitor Roque, is not happy
• He has not played for the Catalans since April 13
• Roque's agent has reacted to a possible loan move

Brazilian prodigy, Vitor Roque, has reportedly bemoaned the treatment he has received from Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez.

Hailed as one of Brazil's most promising young stars, Roque moved to the Catalans last year for a €30 million fee during the January transfer window.

Despite showcasing his potential with two goals in his opening five appearances, the 18-year-old has struggled to cement a place in the starting line-up.

Instead, he has often found himself on the bench, with limited opportunities for playing time, having last featured in the game against Cadiz on April 13.

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According to data from Transfermarkt, Roque has been sparingly used by manager, Xavi, accumulating just 310 minutes of play across 13 appearances. Only two of these appearances were as a starter.

Overlooked Vitor Roque feeling 'sad' at Barcelona

Roque's absence from key matches, including El Clasico against Real Madrid, has raised eyebrows.

Feeling overlooked and sidelined, he is said to be disheartened by his situation at the club, reportedly reaching a point of feeling emotional about it, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Meanwhile, Roque’s agent, Andre Cury, recently shared insight on the Brazilian's future at the Catalan giants.

"Loan this summer? No, it’s dangerous for a young player. In that case, it has to be a permanent move," he told RAC1, as cited by Fabrizio Romano.

Despite refuting claims he might explore loan options for the youngster, the agent did not rule out the possibility of finding other clubs for Roque.

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"The best option would be to stay at Barca and play. But if Barca don’t let him play, we will need to look for another club."

Lewandowski displays mixed emotions after Roque's miss

Sports Brief also previously reported that Robert Lewandowski displayed mixed reactions to Roque after the youngster missed scoring chances on his Barcelona debut.

In a video circulating on social media, the Polish veteran, who had been substituted off but remained on the touchline, initially showed disbelief at his teammate's missed chances.

Despite playing for about 15 minutes, Roque missed two significant chances to score on his debut, with Lewandowski regaining composure and offering the youngster motivation.