Vitinha praises Ferran Torres after decisive PSG winner against Marseille
Vitinha has hailed Torres’ ruthless finishing after the Spanish forward changed PSG’s derby against Marseille from the bench, with the champions taking a vital league win that moved them up to sixth.
Key takeaways
- Torres opened the scoring in the 66th minute, powering in a header from Desire Doue’s delivery.
- The 26-year-old now has four league goals in five appearances, after also scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava.
- Angel Gomes levelled for Marseille, but Marquinhos struck from close range before Timothy Weah was sent off.
- PSG’s second domestic victory leaves them five points behind leaders Monaco.
- Luis Enrique’s side return from the international break to face Le Mans on October 10.
Vitinha demands sharper PSG finishing
The Portugal midfielder said Torres is operating at an exceptional level and challenged the rest of the PSG squad to find similar precision in front of goal.
Vitinha said the forward was “flying” and stressed that PSG must work towards matching his efficiency. He added that the team are delighted to have a player producing such decisive moments.
Torres had entered the game as a substitute before breaking Marseille resistance. Doue carried possession and supplied the cross, with Torres arriving behind the defence to direct his header into the net.
Torres dedicates derby win to absent supporters
Torres said his focus had been on delivering the result for PSG fans unable to attend at the Velodrome. He recalled seeing Doue take the ball, making his run and then watching the cross fall perfectly for him before celebrating with his team-mates.
Marseille responded quickly through Gomes, but PSG regained control through Marquinhos’ finish. Weah’s red card then left Marseille a man down as the defending champions saw out the points.
The international break now interrupts PSG’s domestic campaign. They resume on October 10 in matchday six against Le Mans, with Torres’ current scoring run offering Luis Enrique an important attacking option during a demanding period.
