Psychologist Saves Barcelona Striker From Depression

Barcelona striker Ferran Torres. (Photo: Instagram/@ferrantorres)

JAKARTA - Poor performance while defending Barcelona made Ferran Torres depressed. This made him have to see a psychologist.

The former Manchester City player has had difficulty finding his best game this season. Actually, this condition has been felt since joining from Manchester City on January 1, 2022.

Had become a hope, Torres actually rarely played, especially this season. Torres was mostly installed as a substitute for Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha.

He has felt this condition in Xavi Hernandez's squad in recent months.

However, when given an opportunity, such as when Barcelona met Cadiz in the Spanish La Liga match last weekend, he showed his teeth. He helped his team win 2-0 over the opponent through his goal.

"I fell into a bottomless well, I don't know how to get out," Torres told local media in Catalonia, referring to the end of last season.

The Spain international says he has become obsessed with scoring goals. Unfortunately, that ambition actually led to a change in his playing style.

After a disappointing last season, Torres actually hopes to get up this season.

Unfortunately, he actually suffered a leg injury before the 2022/2023 season started. That hindered his attempts to break into Xavi's main squad.

"It was at that moment that I decided to meet with a psychologist," said the 22-year-old player as reported by Antara via AFP, Wednesday, February 22.

"I had no self-confidence and everything affected me. It was a very bitter experience but at the same time one of the best, because now I feel stronger."

Making his first start since November, Torres put in a fine display against Cadiz and helped Barca restore an eight-point lead at the top of Real Madrid.

"There are some weeks when I don't see a psychologist and there are also three times a week," said Torres.

"We don't just talk about football, we also talk about my personal life."

Barcelona will face Manchester United in the Europa League second-leg playoff on Thursday at Old Trafford, following last week's 2-2 draw at Camp Nou.