Luis Enrique has backed Ferran Torres despite an eight-match scoring drought for Paris Saint Germain. Torres has not scored since 20 September against Estac Troyes in Ligue 1, and his latest night only added to the frustration. Against Troyes, he had four clear chances and failed with all four.
Luis Enrique's defence
Speaking to Foot Mercato, Luis Enrique said: "everyone was worried about Mika Godts, now it's Ferran. They are forwards who miss and score goals". It is a neat summary of the way PSG are handling the slump, and it matches the tone from inside the squad.
Lucas Beraldo, also speaking to Foot Mercato, said: "Torres? As I said, every match is different, tonight we played against a very good team, we managed to score and win and that's the most important thing. At PSG, we are a family, in good times and in bad times". The message from the dressing room is patience, not panic.
Torres' run is ugly enough on its own, but the early part of his PSG spell shows why the club are not turning on him. He scored seven goals in his first six appearances, then went eight matches without scoring. PSG have already scored 22 league goals this season, with 12 different scorers, so the burden is spread across the side rather than fixed on one forward. Torres still has four league goals and three Champions League goals this season, which is why the conversation is about form, not collapse.
The patience may hold if PSG keep creating chances around him, and the next clean chance to reset arrives when they play again after Troyes. The one fact that has not moved is still the same one from 20 September, the last time Torres scored.
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