Rayan Cherki is preparing to discover the French team a June next June. Called by Didier Deschamps to compete in the final phases of the League of Nations, scheduled from June 5 to 8, the attacking midfielder of Olympique Lyonnais will make the trip to Germany with the Blues.
The tricolor coach, who revealed his list of twenty-five players last Wednesday, spoke about the 21-year-old progression. “What makes the difference compared to other seasons is that it was much more effective in terms of assists and scored goals. This is what we ask the offensive players through dribbling and creativity ”, he explained in Telefoot.
Versatility, a major asset
Another asset greatly appreciated by Deschamps, Cherki's adaptability. “It is rather a quality of being versatile, especially for offensive players. When you are at a position, there is only this position. If it is there, it is for these qualities: to be able to eliminate, its passing qualities and when it is in front of the goal or in a situation of scoring, to be as effective as possible ”continued the Bayonnais.
This season, the Gones playmaker was one of the main offensive actors of OL. In 44 appearances, all competitions combined with the Rhone club, he compiled 12 goals and 20 assists.
