Rayan Cherki is going through a prosperous period. Thursday evening, against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League, the young Olympique Lyonnais striker shone once again. With 2 goals and 3 assists, involved in 5 of OL’s last 6 goals, Cherki has established himself as the driving force behind Lyon’s revival at the end of the year.
“I tried to give maximum pleasure to my teammates and the spectators”explained the international hopeful on Wednesday at a press conference, before emphasizing the importance of playing time: “The more you play, the better you feel, and the more automatisms you create with your teammates.”
A performance can appeal to Deschamps
With this umpteenth world-class performance, Rayan Cherki asks a clear question to the Blues coach, Didier Deschamps: has the time come to open the doors to the France team for him? If the quality of his game is no longer in doubt, he still has to convince that he is ready to measure up to the demands of the high international level.
Has Deschamps finally been conquered by Cherki?
Lyon and French supporters are impatiently awaiting the March list, hoping that Deschamps has noted this performance against Frankfurt. Cherki, in full confidence, seems to be in an irresistible dynamic.
Cherki, a talent at work
Beyond his natural talents, Cherki also highlighted the role of work before his XXL performance in C3: “I’ve always loved football and work, but you don’t necessarily see it. » Words which reflect a growing maturity in the 20-year-old player. Another detail capable of seducing the tricolor boss.
For Deschamps, this type of profile is precious. Capable of creating, scoring and carrying a team, Cherki could bring a new dimension to the Blues’ attack. It remains to be seen whether this meteoric rise will take him to Clairefontaine in 2025.