Rayan Cherki is back in the France group for the November gathering. The Manchester City attacking midfielder had missed the previous two rallies due to a thigh injury.
The former Lyonnais even appeared in good shape during the Blues’ first training session on Tuesday evening. If, for the moment, Didier Deschamps has not yet revealed his starting lineup to face Ukraine on Thursday, as part of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the neo-Tricolore could well claim a starting place.
“He has no limits technically”
While waiting to don the rooster jersey again, Cherki has already built up a solid fan base, including his former OL coach, Laurent Blanc. The latter is always impressed by the raw talent of the young playmaker.
“A street footballer? I don’t know where it comes from, if it’s from the street, if it’s innate, but he’s full of talent. I can assure you that there aren’t many players like him. It’s a rare gem. In the media world, are you talking about nuggets? Rayan, that’s it. (…) It has no limits technically. Its limits will be more tactical and physical. Physically, I had the pleasure of seeing him again recently, he has changed and for the better. He is in the world of big people, very big people. If he adapts tactically, he will have a lot of advantages. His gift and genius make him a rare player. He needs to find the coach who trusts him. And I think he has it”judged the Cévenol for The Team.
