Rayan Cherki caused a sensation when he started with the Blues. Coming into play in the 63rd minute against Spain (4-5) this Thursday, the attacking midfielder of Olympique Lyonnais largely contributed to the rise of the Habs, then led 4-1.
The 2024 Olympic vice-champion distinguished himself on two of the French goals. In addition to a half-volley on the left foot for twenty meters, he offered a decisive pass to Randal Kolo Muani. He then unearthed, in a restricted space on the right side, Malo Gusto, who delivered a powerful center deflected by the Spanish defender Dani Vivian.
“A world class player”
This international service has aroused many praise for the young talent of the Gones. In the pages of Parisian
This Sunday, Pierre Sage, his former coach and now coach of the RC Lens, also stressed that Cherki already had the technical baggage necessary to reach the summits.
“Rayan, as we know, will not be limited on the technical level, nor on the tactical level. If he continues to express these things over time, in different contexts, in club as in selection, there is no reason why he does not become one of the best players in the world in the years to come. (…) Its ability to see what others do not see, to achieve a very high level gestures from a motor point of view, make it a world class player ”said the Franc-Comtois technician.
