Back in Manchester City’s starting lineup on Wednesday evening during the 4th round of the League Cup, Rayan Cherki impressed observers. The French international attacking midfielder greatly participated in the breasts’ success against Swansea (1-3), delivering an assist to Omar Marmoush (77th), then scoring the 1-3 goal at the very end of the match (90+3rd).
A more than successful performance, which also earned him the title of man of the match. Enough to comfort Pep Guardiola in his choices, he who had been rave about the former Lyonnais around ten days ago.
“Rayan is one of the most talented players I have ever seen in my career. Technically, individually, he is a top player. (…) His talent… He is exceptional”declared the Spanish tactician at a press conference. An observation now more generally shared in England.
The English press under the spell
Away from the field since the beginning of September following a thigh injury, Cherki was only able to participate in two Premier League matches at the start of the season. Which didn’t really help the player to fully assert himself.
But after his great performance, the English press was unanimous about him. As well on the side of Guardian, which associates the performance of French with “palpable relief” of Citizens, that for the Manchester Evening News.
The regional media even gave the Frenchman a score of 8/10, more than any other player.
