Ferran Torres Struggles Through Goal Drought at Paris Saint-Germain
Ferran Torres is enduring an eight-game goal drought at Paris Saint-Germain following a brilliant start. Despite mounting press criticism, coach Luis Enrique has defended the Spanish forward.
Spanish forward Ferran Torres is experiencing a difficult period at Paris Saint-Germain after a stellar start to the season following his summer transfer from Barcelona. The 26-year-old scored seven goals in his first six matches, including a hat-trick on his Champions League debut against Slovan Bratislava, making him the second-fastest player in club history to reach that milestone after Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, according to a report published by the Spanish newspaper AS, Torres is now on a run of eight consecutive games without scoring.
Since finding the net against Marseille on September 20, Torres has struggled to regain his scoring touch. In a recent match against Troyes, he missed three significant scoring opportunities and was substituted in the 70th minute. He also missed a penalty against Manchester City, with AS reporting that the forward has now gone 12 consecutive shots without finding the back of the net, drawing mounting scrutiny from the French press.
Despite the ongoing drought, head coach Luis Enrique has firmly defended his player, expressing full confidence in the Spanish international. "There is no reason to worry about any player at Paris Saint-Germain. It is normal for forwards to miss and score, and the most important thing for me is that they continue to create good chances," Enrique stated. While Torres aims to regain his early-season form during the upcoming international break, the reigning European champions continue their strong campaign with 11 consecutive wins across all competitions.
