Barcelona coach Xavi says he's happy with the progress of Pablo Torre.

The midfielder faces stepping up with Pedri out a month with a hamstring injury.

Xavi said, "He's very much a midfielder, he likes to play next to the striker, he's not as much of a midfielder as Pedri.

"He's used to making the difference near the box. He has fierce competition and he has to be prepared like everyone else. As Kessié has been. He is an example. He's been patient and he's waited for his moment without a bad face, he's been professional, he's waited for his moment and now he's being very important to us."