For Cherki, the praise came from a reference in the field. During an interview given to Ziggo SportsNeymar took the time to salute the rare profile of Rayan Cherki, whom he considers one of the last true artists of football. At 34, now at Santos, the former Paris Saint-Germain player is concerned about the evolution of the modern game, increasingly focused on physical impact to the detriment of individual creativity…
“Football has now changed. Today we see very few special players with the ball, like Vini Jr, Rodrygo, Rayan Cherki, it’s just a handful. Football is now more about power and intensity. This is why we are losing a whole generation of special players with the ball: dribblers. When you start working on your strength instead, you lose part of your talent”explained the ex-Barça star. In this context, Cherki’s promising first season with Manchester City only reinforces this observation. The French international is gradually establishing himself as a unique profile, capable of making a difference with the ball, to the point of seducing one of the best dribblers of his generation.
