Rayan Cherki's big outing after his superb evening

While he was still unwanted and at the bottom of the abyss at the very start of the season, Rayan Cherki (21) returned transformed after finally being extended for two additional seasons and reintegrated into the Olympique Lyonnais group. Finally at a high level since his liberating goal against OM (2-3), the international Espoir has already scored 2 goals and delivered 3 assists with his training club since the start of the season. And this was confirmed for his return to the France Espoirs team group.

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During the first preparation match for the Euro Espoirs, the Bleuets held Italy at the end of the match, this Friday (2-2), thanks to a great performance from number 18, scorer and decisive passer in this match where he will have shown up the most. Kumbedi, on an exploit from his Lyon partner, was close to offering victory at the end of the match. A hard-won draw while the Blues were trailing 2-0, but Rayan Cherki, at the microphone of The Team Channel after the meeting, hoped for more.

Strong words from Rayan Cherki

“We had a good reaction, I had a little rant, with the coach, because I didn't find us present enough in the impact. We were getting hit, they were wandering around. We had to rectify that, that's what we did and I think that, when we play like that, we have a team to beat everyone. There are a few regrets, we had some actions, but we missed what we put in second, because throughout the match with this attitude, they would not have seen the light of day.first explained Cherki, who is reaching a new turning point in his adventure between Rhône and Saône.

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Before having stronger words about his good start to the season and the news at the end of the year. “I had to do it for a long time, I changed. I try to do everything I can to succeed, whether in A or at OL, I come to do my job, to make sure it goes as well as possible, to have fun and above all to give it to people. When you see what's happening everywhere, even with the matches, you don't see a lot of fun on television. I want people to come and have fun and I want to do that throughout my career.”. This will have to be confirmed against Germany next Tuesday (6:15 p.m.).