Rayan Cherki had a contrasting evening on Thursday for his great first in the French team. Entering the 63e Minute to replace Michael Olise, the Lyon midfielder fully enjoyed his half hour spent on the lawn.
This baptism was indeed crowned with a goal-a magnificent half-volley at the entrance to the surface-and a decisive pass for Randal Kolo Muani. The efforts of the Olympic vice-champion nevertheless remained in vain. The Blues indeed leave too far. Led 5-1 at the time of play, the French team certainly returned to 5-4 in additional time, but the defeat was indeed there.
Rayan Cherki therefore had trouble satisfying his great performance. “I knew that when I was going to come back, there was a lot of space. I returned to give good balloons to my partners. On an individual level, we don't care about it ”he said to the TF1 microphone, adding: “We are disappointed with what happened tonight. »»
Rayan Cherki, imminent departure
“We don't have to be ashamed because we had a lot of opportunities. They put the goals it needed. The third goal hurt us. They realized what we should have done, that is to say putting pawns in our highlights, He nevertheless continued in the mixed zone. When we see the stats, it is one of the best games of the French team. In any case, this is what we all noticed together in the locker room. We should have pressed more when we had our highlights. »»
And if Rayan Cherki has a good reason to smile, it's because of his upcoming transfer to Manchester City. According to the English press, the Lyon community has already heard with the Mancunian club and the discussion would advance well between the leaders of the Skyblues and their Rhodanian counterparts, which the interested party confirmed. “My future? Yes, it takes shape. You know my answer, everyone knows my answer, there is still a match and, after the gathering, the drawing will be finished ”he explained.
