Media watch: Zidane rings the changes and Ferran Torres’ « art » | OneFootball

This Saturday, September 19, the French press (from a sporting perspective) mentioned Paris Saint-Germain’s side of things, highlighting Ferran Torres’ (26-year-old forward) “art of movement”, as well as the probable lineup against Olympique de Marseille this Sunday (Matchday 5 of Ligue 1). There is also Zinédine Zidane’s first squad list as head coach of the French national team, along with the press conference that followed.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Without much surprise, even if not everything could be predicted, Zidane is changing things as he arrives with Les Bleus. It is always like that with a new coach. Everyone has their own ideas and choices. Now, he has to be allowed to work with his squad over the coming months, in the somewhat unusual environment of international football, in order to establish his playing philosophy. That philosophy should be different. Only the results (and the performances, though that is less striking) will tell us whether it is really better.

As for Torres, there is a reason why it has been clear from the start that he fits perfectly with Luis Enrique’s style of play. It is a completely logical signing. The forward knows how to occupy every position in order to help the team with his movement, his passing, and his eye for goal. He is not really a dribbler, but PSG already has plenty of that. His movement is already proving very useful in getting past opponents.

We expect to see the Spaniard start again tomorrow in the Classique in what will be more or less a first-choice lineup. But the decisions are not easy in this squad, with fierce competition and tremendous versatility. The team being mentioned is possible, though far from certain.

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