A return which satisfies his coach Pep Guardiola who has a lot of hope in his player. At the pre-match press conference on Monday, the Catalan manager did not fail to send nice compliments to his playmaker.
For him, the former Lyon player is one of the most talented players he has seen. “ Rayan is one of the most talented players I have ever seen in my career…he is at the top. The question is how he fits in and how he should read the actions. He started well in the Club World Cup, but then he had a few weeks off,” he said.
Before adding more about French crack: “ Most of the time, when the ball gets to him, the situation becomes better. But you don't always have to do exceptional things, you just have to play football. He is a player who does not feel the pressure. He's like a street player. He wants the ball when he doesn't have it. He needs a little time, because in football you learn to play with your teammates. These type of players are intelligent. They see everything. »
On the bench against Villarreal?
Back in business, Rayan Cherki will now play a series of matches to definitively establish himself in this Skyblues squad. This Tuesday evening, he should not appear in Pep Guardiola's starting 11, unless there is a surprise from the former Barça coach from the kick-off.
The former Lyon player will undoubtedly come into play in the second half regardless of the scenario of the game. He would then make his first appearance in C1 under his new colors.
