Ferran Torres Is Following Zlatan’s Footsteps at PSG
The Spaniard struck again in Le Classique, and his incredible start in Paris now has him chasing a mark set by Ibrahimovic.
Ferran Torres needed just seven minutes to show once again that he wants much more than a supporting role at Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish forward delivered on one of the biggest stages of the season, opening the scoring in PSG’s 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille in Le Classique.
Ferran started on the bench before replacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 59th minute. Seven minutes later, Désiré Doué delivered from the left and Ferran perfectly attacked the space between CJ Egan-Riley and Nayef Aguerd, directing a header past Jeffrey De Lange.
Angel Gomes equalized just six minutes later, but Marquinhos quickly restored PSG’s advantage to seal the 2-1 victory. It was a third consecutive win across all competitions for the Parisians, with Ferran once again proving he needs very little time to make an impact.
Ferran Is Already Chasing a Zlatan Ibrahimovic Mark
The Spaniard’s start to life in Paris is becoming increasingly remarkable. Ferran has scored seven goals from his first seven shots on target in competitive matches for PSG, an extraordinary level of efficiency since arriving in France.
His production puts him on the trail of one of the most explosive starts in the club’s recent history. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored eight goals in his first six PSG appearances, setting a standard few forwards have come close to matching.
Ferran, however, is refusing to get carried away by the numbers. “You just have to take your opportunity. Sometimes you get lucky and score, sometimes you don’t. You just have to keep trying again and again,” the Spaniard said after finding the net once more.
Luis Enrique Has a New Problem in Attack
For Luis Enrique, Ferran’s form is both excellent news and the kind of selection headache every coach wants. PSG already have several elite attacking options, including Ousmane Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué, making minutes increasingly difficult to distribute.
The Spanish coach has already acknowledged his compatriot’s incredible form and highlighted one quality that makes him particularly valuable: his movement into space.
“He’s in incredible form. He is especially strong with his runs through the middle, he attacks space and, when you have midfielders like ours with so much quality to play those passes, he can take advantage,” Luis Enrique said.
Ferran does not need a huge number of touches to become dangerous. His movement inside the penalty area and ability to find scoring positions are turning him into an increasingly difficult option to overlook.
Ferran Is Pushing for a Starting Role
And it is not just about his remarkable efficiency. With four Ligue 1 goals, Ferran is currently PSG’s leading scorer in the competition.
Competition for places remains fierce, but every goal increases the pressure on Luis Enrique. Keeping a player on the bench when he is converting chances at such an extraordinary rate is becoming increasingly difficult.
Ferran arrived in Paris needing to earn his place in one of Europe’s most competitive attacking units. Just weeks later, he is already following in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s footsteps and changing the conversation around his role.
The question is no longer simply when Ferran will get his opportunities. If he keeps scoring at this rate, Luis Enrique may soon have to decide when to make him a permanent part of his starting XI.
Key Takeaways
- Ferran Torres scored just seven minutes after coming on in PSG’s 2-1 victory over Marseille.
- The Spaniard has seven goals from his first seven shots on target, putting him on the trail of a Zlatan Ibrahimovic mark.
- With four Ligue 1 goals, Ferran is PSG’s leading scorer in the competition and is making a serious case for a starting role.
