Ferran Torres sees his effectiveness crumble against the Three Lions

Seven shots on target, seven goals: PSG's new striker, Ferran Torres, displayed a formidable efficiency before the match against the Three Lions, but he failed to find the back of the net despite several clear‑cut chances and saw his realism wane.

Missed opportunities against the Three Lions

A goal was disallowed for offside in the ninth minute, then two one‑on‑one attempts against defender Trafford missed in the sixteenth and twenty‑seventh minutes.

Asked after the match, the Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente put the misses into perspective, reminding that even great goal‑scorers have evenings without success. He compared Torres to Hugo Sánchez, stating: “Hugo Sánchez was crowned Pichichi one year by scoring all his goals from the first touch of the ball. The important thing is that the ball ends up in the net. Ferran is a scorer, but those who create many chances also miss chances.”

De la Fuente said he was “delighted with the performance” of his striker, highlighting his role in the collective work and especially in Oyarzabal’s goal. He stressed the importance of Torres’s contribution to the Roja’s offensive effort.

Even without scoring, Torres took part in the Roja’s offensive effort, reminding that the essential thing is that the team benefits from each player’s work. The former Barcelona player remains an important piece of the Spanish setup according to his coach.

Since his arrival at PSG, Ferran Torres has been presented as one of the club’s promising young strikers, which keeps the focus on his development within the national team.

His presence at PSG, where he shone previously, continues to attract the interest of observers who will closely follow his future performances to judge whether he will regain the same efficiency as at the club.