PSG did not have an ideal start. In their first four matches of the 2026/27 season, their record stands at just 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Their only victory came against Salzburg, where they defeated Aston Villa under Unai Emery 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup final, securing their first trophy of the season. Four days later, they had a chance to claim a second trophy, but Lens produced a historic performance, keeping the French Super Cup at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

It was a bitter night for Luis Enrique, who knows better than to underestimate this northern team, defending champions of the Coupe de France. It also sounded an alarm for Paris' ambitious plans. The team also completely failed to find their rhythm in their Ligue 1 debut, barely salvaging a point at Roazhon Park thanks to two goals from Ferran Torres in his debut.

The story repeated itself at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. PSG fell behind 0-2 at one point, but they fought back, with goals from Vitinha and Marquinhos in added time securing a 2-2 draw and a crucial point. For this team, this point feels like a miracle, and they are clearly continuing to improve. New players need time to integrate, especially after Paris experienced a historic transfer window, with the club's outgoings reaching a record €294.3 million since QSI's takeover in 2011.

Among six new signings, the focus here is on the attacking players: Akliouche, Hoedts, and Ferran Torres. All three share many similarities: high mobility, diverse offensive skills, and strong adaptability. This means they can all play any of the three positions in the front line.

Therefore, Luis Enrique now has two ideal attacking trios at his disposal. Given that PSG is a team that relies on constant movement, fluid positioning, and highly versatile players, it is fascinating to analyze how these new roles will be distributed and how well these three new signings will integrate into the attacking system. For this purpose, SPORT spoke with Fermín Suárez, an analyst for SER and Movistar+.

"Forwards who run forward, not ones who wait for the ball"

"From the characteristics of these players, one thing is very clear to me: Enrique wants forwards who run forward, not ones who wait for the ball. For example, Gonçalo Ramos, who left in this transfer window, was perhaps a very typical center forward, with a smaller activity range, more of a box player. I don't think the departure of Gonçalo Ramos and the arrival of Ferran Torres is just a coincidence," he said.

All three players are flexible, but there are significant differences in the details. Fermín analyzes the characteristics of the two wingers and how they might adapt: "Both are very dynamic, especially Hoedts, who is like a storm, constantly moving inward, and doing everything at high speed."

"Akliouche, on the other hand, is a very, very talented player who is used to receiving the ball inside and knows how to link play through the middle lanes. His mobility might not be as strong as Ferran Torres' and Hoedts', but he can receive the ball inside, leaving the entire flank open for Hakimi or Zaïre-Emery, or the fullback in his position, which is very well suited to this team," he added.

Mobility

Beyond each player's individual characteristics, Fermín is very aware of what Enrique wants from his attack: to replicate the three front positions with players capable of delivering dynamism, energy, and mobility, covering different areas. "He wants the highest level of fluidity in attack, lots of running and energy. I see that very clearly in these players." However, he also highlights Akliouche's exceptional quality: "In terms of fluidity, he is not as impactful as the others, but his talent in receiving the ball in midfield areas is stunning."

So what role will Ferran Torres play in this system? The forward from Foios just had the best season of his career, scoring 21 goals in 49 appearances, including goals that helped Spain win their second European Championship. He scored two goals after coming on as a substitute at Roazhon Park in his Paris debut.

Ferran Torres, all positives, but some questions remain

Fermín offers two important points: "First, he knows Enrique very well, he understands his demands, and he knows what he wants. Second, PSG's passing game is very distinctive, and what sometimes is missing is someone to attack the space. So Ferran Torres will fit very well here, because the team has many players with excellent technical skills. Kvaratskhelia likes the ball at his feet, Dembélé likes the ball at his feet, Vitinha likes the ball at his feet, João Neves likes the ball at his feet..."

"Because these passes can constantly pull opponents out of position, there always needs to be someone to exploit the space behind. Sometimes it's Fabián Ruiz, sometimes Kvaratskhelia, and Ferran Torres will also exploit it. He is the type of forward who adapts very well from this perspective," he added.

The real questions emerge on another level: can he adapt to PSG's very demanding pace in terms of technique and teamwork? "This will be a test for Ferran Torres," he said. However, he also emphasized some other qualities that align very well with Enrique's demands: "dynamism, attacking space, and understanding what Enrique wants."

Furthermore, he believes this signing also means Paris needs a reliable alternative to Dembélé, someone who can compete for a starting position and also handle significant playing time throughout the season.

In this regard, Ferran Torres' physical condition and versatility work very much in his favor: "Beyond being versatile, he is always available. He rarely gets injured, and I think he will ultimately get plenty of minutes."

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