Didier Deschamps buried the suspense. Since last night, he was whispered that Rayan Cherki would discover for the first time in his career the French team. Rumors were telling the truth, since Didier Deschamps formalized the news this Wednesday when he announced his list for the Final Four of the League of Nations. The future ex-Lyonnais, author of a fantastic season with OL (12 goals and 20 assists) and rewarded with a presence in the XI type of Ligue 1, now arrives at an important turn of his career.
Between his transfer expected this summer, and this first invitation to the French team, Cherki knows that the looks will naturally be turned to him in the coming weeks. Regardless, he has been used to it since the first age. Now, the challenge that stands in front of the Lyon prodigy is to win in the Blues, or at least play a role to transform your ticket into a subscription, a year from the World Cup. Present this Wednesday at a press conference, Didier Deschamps explained his choice to call the 21 -year -old attacking midfielder.
He rejects the idea of ​​having blocked Cherki to go with Algeria
“If the possibility he goes with Algeria played a role?” It did not play in my choice, at no time. I never stopped a player from choosing, or tried to block it. For those who have double or triple nationality, if I should not take them, I do not take them. When I take them, it is for our needs, even if a lot of things can be saidhe recalled. Everyone will attach their importance to that, but at no time do I take them to prevent them from doing something else. I have never played with that since I was a coach. When I take a player, I take it because I think it's time and I need it, it was the case with other players. He also insisted on the quality of the performance of Lyonnais, which therefore allowed him to be called for the first time in blue.
Generation of the current image
“” Why did I call it? I decided it. It is my responsibility. Rayan could have been there in March, he was able to be decisive with his goals and his assists so he will be there today. But as a surprise was not enough, DD also recalled Lucas Hernandez, more than a year after his last selection. What he explained: “Lucas? I exchange with him, he underwent a second serious injury, it is not obvious even if I know his mind, he has a somewhat limited playing time, but he is always thoroughly, he has an incredible state of mind. If he had not had his serious injuries, he would have a lot of more selections ”. He was also invited to comment on his decision to summon Pierre Kalulu for the first time: “Pierre Kalulu has a great season with Juventus. He had been very good with AC Milan. He has the ability to be used in two positions (…) It's been a while since we follow him. It is more or less linked to defensive absences, but it also remains in my mind to be able to move the lines. »» Move the lines, the ghosts Malo Gusto and ClĂ©ment Lenglet may also have the opportunity after their new summons. A day decidedly placed under the sign of surprise.
