If the 2026 World Cup will remain a missed opportunity for Rayan Cherki, the French international undoubtedly appreciated the mark of attention from his now ex-coach, Didier Deschamps. As the newspaper reveals The TeamDD and Guy Stéphan had positive words for the former Lyonnais at the end of the competition, himself particularly affected.
The two inseparable friends then wished him a very good season by message, adding that they imagined he had a bright future if he managed to “repress his frustrations”. Very little used during the World Cup (130 minutes of play), the Manchester City player had indeed revealed some moods throughout the tournament. During the match for third place against England (4-6), Cherki notably made a gesture of humor towards Deschamps, who asked him to play forward. But once he took a step back, the player was able to express his self-criticism in private, disappointed with his match and overall with his tournament.
