Ferran Torres Suffers Goal Drought at PSG After a Brilliant Summer Start

Following a stellar summer that saw him win the World Cup with Spain—scoring the winning goal in the final against Argentina—Ferran Torres joined PSG for €48.5 million. The forward enjoyed an explosive start in Paris, scoring a brace on his debut against Rennes (2.2), finding the net against Brest and Marseille, and hitting a hat-trick in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava, drawing widespread praise from teammates Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha.

However, things have hit a roadblock following the international break. Troubled by left ankle pain that forced an early return to Paris, Torres has gone five consecutive matches without a goal. He was benched for crucial fixtures against Manchester City and Barcelona, and struggled again last Monday against Lyon—where he was substituted for Senny Mayulu after missing several clear chances. The player now faces mounting pressure to break his slump.