There are trajectories that take fire in an instant. For Rayan Cherki, it was Thursday evening, in a match that seemed lost in advance. Launched in the arena against Spain with the Blues led 4-1, the young Lyonnais returned the scenario alone or almost: a goal, a decisive pass, and a breath of freshness in a disorganized team. Three days later, he is about to know a new first: that of a start of the match with the tricolor jersey on his shoulders.
Didier Deschamps has not yet confirmed his eleven, but all the signals point to a start of the prodigy against Germany, Sunday in Stuttgart, for the small final of the League of Nations. An almost natural choice, as its first appearance left a strong imprint. In a context where absences accumulate (Dembélé, Barcola, Lenglet), the coach could be tempted to install Cherki in the leader position, in a 4-2-3-1 with Mbappé in point and Thuram on the left.
Cherki goes to the upper step
His performance against Roja has not only seduced observers. Kylian Mbappé himself praised the state of mind and the talent of the one who is announced for Manchester City. “He has obvious qualities, he will bring us”, He slipped on Saturday. And Deschamps to add: “It's very interesting for the future”. But the future could start now, with a first in the eleven which, if it is successful, could upset the offensive hierarchy of the Blues.
Cherki, the time of truth with the Blues
The interested party keeps his feet on the ground. “We savor, but it's ultra fast”,
he said after his first selection, evoking his contained emotions, his willingness to remain surgical, and his desire to help others “Take pleasure”. A mature speech for a 21 -year -old player, aware of the scarcity of these moments. This Sunday, the gaze will be robbed of him as soon as you kick off.
Rayan Cherki did not wait to make an impression. He now has to confirm, in front of Germany, that this coup de brilliance was not an isolated dazzling. In case of successful performance, this “great first” could well be the beginning of a long adventure among the A.
