Cherki and Almada, OL must avoid this serious error

This week, OL recorded the signing of Thiago Almada, on loan for six months from Botafogo. A significant reinforcement for Pierre Sage, who now has a second player with a very creative profile in addition to Rayan Cherki.

In a gloomy context due to poor results and the recruitment ban, Olympique Lyonnais still managed to bring in Thiago Almada. Loaned free for six months by Botafogo, the Argentinian international will bring a little technique to the Rhone midfield. The world champion, capable of playing as a midfielder, playmaker and even sometimes as a false number nine, has an almost unique profile if we compare him to other OL players.

The one who comes closest to Thiago Almada is undeniably Rayan Cherki, and we can wonder if the two players are complementary and if the attacking midfielder on loan from Botafogo is not there precisely to compensate for a possible departure of the French international hopeful. during this winter transfer window. Progress raised the subject in today's edition a few hours before the reception in Toulouse. But for the local daily, Lyon would make a serious mistake by selling Cherki and must on the contrary benefit from having two players of such a technical level in its ranks.

Cherki and Almada associated, Lyon is waiting for that

“His style is reminiscent of Rayan Cherki. We do not yet know with certainty whether the latter will stay beyond the winter transfer window, but the presence of two creators in the squad would not be too much. Almada will expand the offensive sector, which has just lost Zaha before perhaps Nuamah” writes the Rhône-based newspaper, which strongly hopes that OL will not make the serious mistake of parting ways with Rayan Cherki, considering that his replacement is already there in the person of Thiago Almada. A wish undoubtedly shared by the supporters, who hope to see the two men shine together in the capital of Gaul during the second part of the season. The former Atlanta player's first steps this Saturday evening against Toulouse will in any case be closely observed.