Alexandre Lacazette has been the absolute leader of the Olympique Lyonnais squad since his return during the 2023-2024 season. The French striker also knows that he can count on his talented partners.
During an interview with Le Media Squarethe
” General “ spoke about his young teammate Rayan Cherki. A talented but divisive player, the young attacking midfielder has continued to gain strength over several matches.
The former Arsenal player said he was surprised by his young teammate when he arrived and says the number 18 is unplayable when he is in full possession.
“Rayan Cherki is endearing. When I arrived from London, I heard a lot of things about him, which turned out to be false: 'he's a spoiled brat', 'arrogant', 'lack of respect', 'he thinks he's me' I don’t know who blablabla’… But he’s a big football lover. This season, I feel his mentality has changed. He understood that he was at an important moment in his career, and that he needed his team. That if he has a good match individually but this is not the case collectively, it will not work in his favor,” he admitted.
Before adding: “He is aware that when he is at his level, the team is really better. When he lines up in matches, he is unplayable. Sometimes you have to yell at him, sometimes you have to encourage him. He's a little brother, it takes time sometimes. But he's amazing. »
Words that should please the main person concerned. The two men have the opportunity to once again show their complicity on the pitch this Thursday evening during the 5th day of the Europa League against Qarabag.
