A very positive signal in addition to the success against Rangers!

Rayan Cherki is on the rise at Olympique Lyonnais. Singled out for his outspokenness after the defeat against OM on September 22, the young striker was able to respond in the best possible way on the pitch. That evening, when OL had just lost at home against an opponent reduced to ten men in the 5th minute, Cherki, frustrated, castigated his team’s performance. “It’s a shame… if we want to be a great team, we’re going to have to bury the teams that come to play here,” he said. A statement considered unwelcome by some, given his status as a substitute that day.

The new face of Cherki

However, the young 21-year-old Lyonnais was quick to silence the critics. Pierre Sage then placed his trust in him by lining him up against Olympiakos in the Europa League. A decision that paid off as Cherki scored again, proving that he deserves his place among the starters. This comeback, after a summer where he was pushed towards the exit, shows a determined and resilient player, capable of transforming criticism into motivation.

In this positive dynamic, Cherki continues high-level performances. Against Toulouse in Ligue 1, although a substitute, he distinguished himself by being at the origin of Malick Fofana’s goal, allowing Olympique Lyonnais to achieve a precious victory (1-2). The latest match against Glasgow Rangers confirmed his rise in power. Aligned from the kick-off, Cherki was irresistible, multiplying his dribbles and delivering two assists for Fofana, thus largely contributing to his team’s success in Scotland (4-1).

With already 2 goals and 2 assists in just four matches, the young striker is on track to surpass his statistics from last season, where he only scored 3 goals and delivered 9 assists in 39 matches. “ I adapt to the situation I am in, I give the best to my club “, he declared after the meeting. His meteoric progress suggests a central role for the rest of the season at OL.