PSG has had an imperfect start. In their first four matches of the 2026/27 season, their record stands at just 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Their sole victory came against Salzburg in the UEFA Super Cup final, where they defeated Aston Villa under Unai Emery's management 2:1, clinching their first trophy of the season. Four days later, they had a chance to compete for a second trophy, but Lens produced a historic performance, retaining the Coupe de France at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

It was a bitter night for Luis Enrique, who understands well that one cannot underestimate the defending Coupe de France champions from the north. It also served as a warning for Paris's ambitious plans. The team also struggled to find their rhythm in their Ligue 1 debut, ultimately earning a point at Roazhon Park thanks to two goals from Ferran in his debut match.

History repeated itself at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. PSG fell behind 0:2 at one point but managed to fight back, with Vitinha and Marquinhos scoring in stoppage time to earn a 2:2 draw. For this team, that point felt like a miracle, and they will clearly continue to improve. The new signings need time to gel, especially after Paris experienced a historic transfer window, with the club's spending reaching a record €294.3 million since QSI's arrival in 2011.

Among these six new signings, the focus here is on attacking players: Aklieush, Höjbjerg, and Ferran Torres. All three share common traits: high mobility, varied attacking methods, and excellent versatility. This means they can all play any of the three positions across the front line.

Therefore, 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 particularly interesting to analyze how these new roles will be distributed and to what extent these three new signings can integrate into the attacking system. To that end, SPORT consulted Fermín Suárez, an analyst for SER and Movistar+.

"Forwards who move into space rather than wait for the ball in fixed positions"

"Based on the characteristics of these players, one thing is very clear to me: Enrique wants forwards who move into space rather than wait for the ball in fixed positions. For example, Gonçalo Ramos, who left the club during this transfer window, was likely a very typical number 9, with a smaller range of activity, more of a penalty box player. I don't think Gonçalo Ramos's departure and Ferran's arrival are mere coincidence," he said.

All three players are flexible, but there are significant differences in the details. Fermín analyzed the characteristics of the two wingers and how they could fit in: "Both are very dynamic, especially Höjbjerg, who is like a storm, constantly attacking from the inside and doing everything at a very high tempo."

"Aklieush, on the other hand, is an extremely talented player who is accustomed to receiving the ball inside and knows how to operate in central areas. His mobility may not be as strong as Ferran's or Höjbjerg's, but he can receive the ball inside, leaving the entire flank open for Hakimi or Zaïre-Emery, or the fullback on his side, which suits the team very well," he added.

Mobility

Beyond each player's individual characteristics, Fermín clearly understands what Enrique wants from his attacking line: to duplicate all three attacking positions with players capable of providing dynamism, energy, and mobility, covering different zones. "He wants the highest degree of fluidity in attack, lots of movement and energy. I see that very clearly in these guys." However, he also highlighted Aklieush's exceptional quality: "In terms of fluidity, he doesn't have the same impact as the others, but his talent for operating in central areas is remarkable."

What role will Ferran play in this system? The forward from Foios just completed the best season of his career, scoring 21 goals in 49 matches and adding the goal that helped Spain win their second star. He made his PSG debut with a brace as a substitute at Roazhon Park.

Ferran: everything looks favorable, but questions remain

Fermín highlighted two key points: "First, he knows Enrique very well; he understands his demands and knows what he wants. Second, PSG's combination play is very distinctive, and sometimes there's a lack of someone attacking space. So Ferran will fit in very well here, because the team has many players with excellent technical ability. 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 too..."

"Since these passes can constantly stretch opponents, someone needs to exploit the space behind. Sometimes it will be Fabián Ruiz, sometimes Kvaratskhelia, and Ferran will also use it. He's a forward who fits very well from that perspective," he added.

The real question emerges at another level: can he adapt to PSG's rhythm, which demands extremely high technical mastery and coordination? "This is a test for Ferran," he said. However, he also highlighted several other qualities that perfectly match Enrique's requirements: "dynamism, attacking space, and understanding what Enrique wants."

Moreover, he believes this signing also reflects that Paris needs a reliable alternative to Dembélé, someone who can both compete for a starting spot and handle a significant workload throughout the season.

In that regard, Ferran's fitness and versatility work very much in his favor: "Beyond his versatility, he's always available. He rarely gets injured, and I think he'll ultimately play many minutes."

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