Ferran Torres has given himself a rating of ‘7’ out of 10 for his start at Paris Saint-Germain, despite an impressive hat-trick in his UEFA Champions League debut for the club. The Spanish forward’s self-assessment came after PSG’s dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, where he netted three goals in just 26 minutes.
Torres’s Self-Assessment
Speaking in a post-match interview, Torres explained his rating. “I am someone with high expectations [of myself], so I would say a ‘7’,” he stated, as reported by Get French Football News. He emphasised the need for personal development, adding, “What is important is that I need to improve physically and technically.” Torres acknowledged the strong start but also pointed to areas for improvement for the team. “A perfect start? Almost perfect because we haven’t had the results that we have wanted, but it is a good sign that I am integrating, that I am trying to have an immediate impact, which is important as we have a lot of games with little rest.”
Immediate Impact at PSG
Torres, who previously scored the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup final earlier in the summer, has made an immediate impact since joining Les Parisiens. On his Ligue 1 debut, he came on at half-time and scored a brace, helping PSG come from two goals down against Stade Rennais. While he has not added to his league goal tally since, his Champions League performance highlights his scoring prowess.
PSG, who are defending their Champions League crown, showcased their strength against Slovak opponents Slovan Bratislava. Torres’s rapid hat-trick contributed significantly to the 6-1 win, marking a strong start to their European campaign. His ability to deliver crucial goals in high-stakes matches, following his World Cup heroics, underscores his value to the French champions.
Before his move to Paris, the 26-year-old forward had spells at top European clubs, including Manchester City and Barcelona, further solidifying his experience at the highest level of football.