Xavi Makes Tough Statement About Ferran Torres After Missed Chances Against Napoli

• Barcelona were on Thursday night, 17 February, forced to a 1-1 draw by Napoli in the Europa League game
• Spanish forward Ferran Torres missed some chances that would have helped Barcelona to record a win
• However, the former Manchester City star has been defended by Xavi who believes the player would score goals for Barcelona

Xavi who is the man in charge of Spanish giants Barcelona has defended one of his wards Ferran Torres after missing numerous chances against Napoli in the Europa League knockout stage.

Playing in front of their faithfuls at the Camp Nou, Barcelona players wanted to win so as to make the return leg more easier for them in Italy, but they met a more determined Napoli side.

Napoli started the game impressively at the Camp Nou with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen causing some troubles for all Barcelona defenders even though they managed to caged him from scoring.

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The visitors broke the deadlock in the 29th minute through Piotr Zielinski sending the home fans into shock and devastating mood.

Ferran Torres restored parity for Barcelona in the 59th minute via a penalty, but the Spaniard had chances to win the game for his side which he missed.

According to the report on GOAL and SB Nation, Xavi claimed that he has trust in the Torres evn though he missed some chances against Napoli.

Xavi's statement about Feran Torres

"The Barca shirt weighs a few kilos more. But I am delighted to have him in the team and he will give me a lot of joy.

"In training he is one of those who scores the most. He has our absolute trust. The coaching staff and I will take care of this. He is very strong, self-demanding."

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Italian side Napoli held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 fixture.

Both teams battled to win it on the night, but there was nothing separating the sides as it ended one goal apiece.

Piotr Zielinski opened the scoring for the Serie A outfit in the 29th minute as he slotted home from inside the area, but a second-half penalty was slotted home by Ferran Torres as it ended 1-1.

Camp Nou came to life as early as the 15th minute as Barcelona came close through Nico who drove past a defender before stinging the gloves of Meret.