New recruit from Paris Saint-Germain, Ferran Torres was obviously eagerly awaited this Sunday at Roazhon Park, during the first day of Ligue 1. Substitute at kick-off, the former FC Barcelona striker finally came into play at the break after a very disappointing first 45 minutes from Ousmane Dembélé. Aligned in a role of false number 9, the native of Foios did not wait long before justifying the choice of the Parisian recruitment unit. Mobile, author of numerous dropouts and just in his transmissions, the Spanish international (65 caps, 25 goals) gained momentum over the minutes.
While his team was on the ropes and trailing 0-2, the hero of the final of the last World Cup sounded the revolt. First on a perfect deep call where he deceived Brice Samba after a precise service from Fabián Ruiz (71st) before offering the point of the draw on a new caviar from his compatriot by restarting with an uncrossed header (82nd). Author of his first two goals with Paris, the ex-Culers scorer had a perfect evening. Credited with an 8 by the FM editorial team and logically elected man of the match, Torres took advantage of this first outing in Ligue 1 to send a strong message to Luis Enrique.
Torres is already making an impression!
“The start of the match was difficult, we wanted to win. We knew it would be a complicated match, but it’s important to have known how to come. It’s very special, we’re outside and it’s very pleasant. With the quality of Fabián, we just have to run and put the ball in the back”confided the person concerned at the final whistle. Relaunched at the microphone of League 1+ on his integration into PSG, the 26-year-old center forward added: “It’s a great group, I knew that before I arrived. There are only good people, superb players. They helped me feel good here”.
On cloud nine, the player who played for Valencia and Manchester City also received praise from Luis Enrique, who did not fail to recall the collective strength of his team. “Ferran’s entrance? Bravo for his entry, but I also think of the entry of Godts, Beraldo, Fabian, Akliouche… It’s not easy to manage a team that wants to win every year. » One thing is certain, with this first masterclass, Ferran Torres confirms all the hopes placed in him and sends a first strong signal to his coach, but also to the Parisian offensive…
