Cristian Tello 'hoping for opportunities'

Barcelona winger Cristian Tello has vowed to continue working hard as he attempts to win a regular spot in the first XI this season.

The 22-year-old has struggled with injury in the last month or so, but started in Barca's 3-0 win over Cartagena in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening.

"I am only thinking about working every day and I hope for the opportunities to come from the coach," Tello told Barca TV.

"I am back to 100% fitness and very happy to have played. I felt comfortable after the injury. We played a very intense match. Cartagena were very solid at the back and we found it hard going.

"Getafe at the weekend? They are a side that make it very difficult for you at their ground and on Sunday we're going to have a tough match."

Tello had recently admitted that he could be forced to leave the Spanish champions in search of first-team football.