Rayan Cherki is talking, and not only for his flamboyant game. Since the announcement of his first invitation to the France A team, the young Lyon prodigy has aroused vivid debates, including among the old Blues. Christophe Dugarry, consultant on RMC, split a little tender outing on him. If the ex-attacker admits the progress made by Cherki this season, he does not hide his reservations on his supposed level to evolve at the international level. A counter-current point of view, which contrasts with general enthusiasm.
What is certain is that Cherki has crossed a milestone. Installed as an indisputable holder at OL, he multiplied decisive performance: 12 goals, 20 assists, a place in the Type of League 1. He even finished best dribbler and best championship passer. Didier Deschamps was not mistaken by calling him for the Final Four of the League of Nations. But for Dugarry, despite this assessment, “It seems a bit early” And ” doubts remain “ On his ability to shine at the upper level. A reserve that questions.
Dugarry not tender with Cherki despite his XXL season
On the one hand, we can understand caution. The jump between Ligue 1 and national selection is not trivial. But from there to emit such clearly clear judgments, some see it as a distrust of it than argued analysis. Jérôme Rothen, also a consultant, rightly stresses that Cherki's progress is meritorious and that his selection is perfectly logical. He insists on his technical qualities, his ability to evolve collectively, and his potential for progression. A more nuanced, more balanced appreciation.
Dugarry cools the euphoria around Cherki
Because to look at it, Dugarry seems to cross a course in criticism, by attacking a player who stole nothing. Cherki is called on his merits, not on buzz or a stroke of com '. Figures, a regularity, an influence on the game: everything pleads for him. So why this acidity? Perhaps a hint of envy, or a deliberately provocative posture. But to want to play the vigilantes of the ball too much, Dugarry sometimes loses the measure. His contemptuous look at Cherki sounds hollow … and unjustified.
At just 21 years old, Cherki begins a new chapter. It will have all the time to silence skeptics. And in a modern football that values creative profiles, its place in blue is far from usurped. That some elders still doubt it, it is their right. But the land, the only judge, may well end up making them turn them over.
