French hopeful team. Rayan Cherki's talent made the difference against Italy

Trailing 2-0 at the break, the French U21 team brought Italy to a draw thanks to a doubly decisive Rayan Cherki. The Lyon midfielder heralded the French revolt and is also taking care of his return with hopes.

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We hadn't seen Rayan Cherki in the Bleuets jersey since the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he won the silver medal with his teammates. Established in support of the two attackers by Gérald Baticle this Friday, November 15 in Empoli against Italy, as part of a preparation match for Euro 2025, the Lyonnais was the key man in the French comeback (2- 2).

If the French team was sorely lacking in precision…