Barcelona Could Be Relieved? €50 Million Former Player Becomes a Substitute as Paris Go Winless in Four Games and Drop to 12th in Ligue 1

On September 5 Beijing time, Paris once again failed to secure a victory. In their home match against Monaco, Paris took a 1-0 lead in the first half but conceded two goals after the break and lost 1-2. Many Barcelona fans were also following the match. Ferran Torres left Barcelona for Paris this summer, but his situation at his new club has become uncertain. Could Barcelona be relieved? The €50 million former player has become a substitute and has witnessed Paris go winless in four matches and fall to 12th place in Ligue 1.

In the match against Monaco, Paris coach Enrique deployed Kvaratskhelia and Doue as a two-forward setup, while €50 million new signing Akliouche was also included in the starting lineup. In the 31st minute, Kvaratskhelia delivered a fine pass from the left to assist Marquinhos' headed goal. Paris went into halftime leading 1-0, but the situation changed dramatically after the restart. Nazzino and Idumbo scored in succession to break through Paris' defense, and Enrique's team suffered a 1-2 defeat.

After three rounds of Ligue 1, Monaco have won all three matches, collecting nine points and ranking first in the league. Paris have yet to win a Ligue 1 match this season, drawing 2-2 with Rennes and 2-2 with Lille before losing 1-2 to Monaco. They have earned only two points from three matches, just one point above the relegation zone. In addition, Paris lost 0-1 to Lens in the French Super Cup and have gone winless in their last four matches.

Ferran Torres was a substitute at Barcelona and was unhappy with his role there. After scoring in the World Cup final, Ferran moved to Paris for a transfer fee of €50 million. Ferran said Paris were the strongest team in Europe and that moving from Barcelona to Paris represented progress in his career. He also said Enrique was like a father to him and praised his new team.

Ultimately, performances on the pitch are what matter. Ferran scored two goals as a substitute against Rennes in his Paris debut, but he started the previous match against Lille, played 72 minutes, and was substituted after an underwhelming performance. In the match against Monaco, Ferran came off the bench in the 63rd minute but was unable to help the team secure a victory, meaning he has not won a match since joining Paris.

Ferran joined Paris hoping to become a regular starter, but he has once again become a substitute forward, while Paris are experiencing a difficult period. After three rounds, they are already seven points behind Ligue 1 leaders Monaco. Looking at Ferran's former club Barcelona, they have started La Liga with three consecutive wins, scoring 12 goals. Their attack has been impressive, and despite having played one fewer match than Real Madrid, they remain at the top of the table.

Ferran is a forward whose performances have been highly inconsistent, and he has often missed chances. His role has been that of a substitute at a top club, and his World Cup final goal can be seen as a moment when he reached his peak. Barcelona selling Ferran this summer for a high fee with only one year left on his contract was a good deal, while Paris may have overestimated the player's ability. After winning two consecutive Champions League titles, Paris have struggled to maintain their previous level of competitiveness, and Ferran may have arrived at an inconvenient time. What do you think?