Barcelona coach Xavi has explained Pablo Torre not being selected for Sunday's clash with Sevilla.

Xavi says that he had already spoken to the young player and explained his situation in the squad and the need for him to continue accumulating minutes so as not to stagnate.

He said, "Torre has not played for several games now and we have been talking with him.

"He needs rhythm and games. With the age he is, he can't go three or four games without playing and it's good that he plays, that's what I told him when we signed him."

Xavi added: "He will play with the reserve team and he will enjoy and compete, that rhythm will make him ready when he moves up to the first team if we need him."