In the show Rothen ignites on RMCChristophe Dugarry raised his voice about Rayan Cherki, holder during the victory against Colombia (1-3). Annoyed by the media hype around the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, the consultant expressed his incomprehension at the numerous praises the player receives, calling for greater measure while competition is strong in the French team.
“Who is this player who can afford to stop when he loses the ball? Who is this player who, every time he touches the ball, is performing? Stop talking about Cherki like that. (…) We all agree, he is a very good player, there is no doubt. But excuse me, what more does he have than Olise, Doué, Dembélé, Barcola and many others? But stop! Today, Cherki will be in the rotation, and good for the France team, but there is nothing more. He is a player who still needs consistency and to be much better over time. He needs to show, to prove, to demonstrate… Oh, Cherki, he’s not Zidane”said the former French international.
