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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Perhaps deploying their maverick in a free role is best for Manchester City
One feature of the Club World Cup from a Manchester City point of view was seeing Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki play their first games for the club. Although Pep Guardiola's side went out of the tournament at the round of 16 stage with a 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal, all three players showed glimpses of their quality in the United States. But in the case of Rayan Cherki, as of right now, it isn't immediately clear where he will play for City. But watching his performance against Al Hilal, perhaps playing in a free role is the ideal role for Cherki. Manchester City may get the best out of Rayan Cherki by letting him roam. Against Al Hilal, Rayan Cherki came on at the beginning of extra time. The French international came on against a tiring Al Hilal defence. But he quickly made an impact on the match. He set up Phil Foden's goal to make it 3-all with a sublime assist. The ball he provided for Foden perfectly encapsulated what Cherki adds to City's play. He can pick out a defence-splitting ball with ease, and he figures to be an important weapon for Manchester City. But his assist wasn't the only piece of his play to catch the eye in Orlando. Advertisement The role Rayan Cherki played stood out. He played a free role and drifted where he saw fit. He dropped deep to pick up possession, and Cherki also popped up in dangerous areas in the final third. It was only a cameo appearance, but it perhaps provided a glimpse of where Cherki will be best utilised by Pep Guardiola. It will be interesting to see how Rayan Cherki is deployed by Pep Guardiola. Outside of his tremendous technical and dribbling ability, Rayan Cherki is a versatile player. He can play as a number 10 or on either wing. The French international can play any of those roles in devastating fashion. But the idea of him playing in a similar role to that of Kevin De Bruyne is potentially the one that will suit him the most. Cherki could pick his spots and get into the most dangerous attacking areas for his team. His eye for a pass, especially from deep in midfield, makes a free role for Cherki a mouth-watering prospect. The idea of him and Phil Foden alternating roles on the pitch may be the dream scenario. But in the case of Rayan Cherki alone, playing a free role may bring out the best in him as a City player. Rayan Cherki showed glimpses of what he will add to the Manchester City squad in the United States. But looking ahead, perhaps if he is unleashed to drift all over the pitch that will see him quickly become a dangerous weapon for Pep Guardiola's side.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
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Liverpool can replace Diaz with SENSATIONAL wonderkid deal
Lyon could be offloading talents But Cherki is not the only player the Reds have had their eyes on at Lyon. Malick Fofana, 20, has been on the club's radar over the course of 2025. He joined Lyon from Gent in his native Belgium last year for an initial €17m but now looks destined to leave. The winger is under contract at OL until 2028 - but it is unlikely that he sees out his deal if Lyon remain in the second division. Advertisement Last season the Belgium international scored 11 goals and provided six assists in all competitions for Lyon and was in terrific form during their UEFA Europa League run. Liverpool linked with €45m-rated Fofana Now Caught Offside is reporting that Fofana is likely to be one of the first to leave the Groupama Stadium this summer - with Liverpool named as a potential destination. 'Lyon are looking a fee in the region of €45–50 million for the young attacker despite their financial troubles,' the report reads. 'Liverpool have identified Fofana as a player who could add depth and quality to their wide options as Arne Slot looks to refresh the squad for the upcoming campaign. 'With Luis Diaz's future uncertain, he could be the ideal player to replace the Colombian at Anfield.'
Yahoo
27-06-2025
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📽 Video: Cherki's dribble sets Twitter alight 🥵
For the last day of the group stage of the Club World Cup, we were treated to quite a show. Manchester City and Juventus clashed, and it was the Citizens who made a strong impression by winning 5-2. While Doku, Kalulu (own goal), Haaland, Foden, and Savinho scored for the Skyblues, Rayan Cherki also stood out after coming on in the 75th minute. Advertisement The former OL player notably made headlines with a superb dribble to outwit two Bianconeri. Enough to thrill his most loyal fans... and a ball boy. Some reactions seen on Twitter 📲 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
BBC News
23-06-2025
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- BBC News
'Signs of the old City' - fans on Club World Cup thrashing
We asked for your views on Manchester City's thumping victory against Al-Ain in the Club World are some of your comments:Basharat: Accomplished performance by City. Ait Nouri didn't put a foot wrong, Echeverri stuck a superb free-kick, Cherki showed his class and, Gundogan showed his old masterclass. Overall, a steady We're starting to see signs of the Man City of old. Really glad Cherki has started to gel with his team-mates and he scored a great goal. Congratulations to Echeverri as well. Put in a real performance and a sublime goal came from it! The kick-off time was disgraceful, however. Had to watch the highlights just to write this!Benjamin: City were absolutely amazing in this game. It's nice to see the new signings I didn't stay up to watch it but judging by the highlights it was a solid performance from City. Rodri will definitely benefit from playing in this competition after missing the entire season. The new signings look good too and it will help them blend with the team before the new season.
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Pep Guardiola drops major hint about Rayan Cherki after tough debut
Rayan Cherki made his Manchester City full debut against Wydad AC as the Premier League side earned three points in the Club World Cup thanks to goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku Pep Guardiola has hinted that the decision to bring Rayan Cherki to Manchester City was one made by the club, rather than him. The France international joined the Premier League side in a £34million deal ahead of the deadline to play in the Club World Cup. But Guardiola has claimed he was happy to see Cherki's arrival from Lyon after the 21-year-old made his debut for City on Wednesday. The attacking star started the game as they got their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Wydad. Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku both got on the scoresheet to secure three points for Guardiola's side in Group G. Though, the ex-Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss was left annoyed that Rico Lewis earned a late red card. Cherki failed to impose himself on the game during his hour on the pitch however. The Frenchman lost the ball 10 times - more than any of his team-mates. Guardiola nevertheless praised the attributes that Cherki can offer his side in the wake of Kevin De Bruyne's exit. Despite the City coach accepting that fully replacing the talismanic Belgian will be extremely difficult. "Of course Kevin is difficult to replace we know that," he said. "For the quality he has, there is no doubt about it, but at same time the club decided on Rayan because he has incredible skills close to the box and great vision, pass in many things. "It was just a first game with tough, tough conditions. I'm really pleased he came here." In an interview with DAZN, Guardiola added: "Tijjani [Reijnders] played very well, Rayan [Cherki] had good moments. Everyone has to get to know us and see what happens." While Cherki struggled to find his feet, Foden hit the ground running with a goal and an assist. The England international is hoping to bounce back from a tough 2024/25. Foden said: 'It was a difficult season, I'm not going to lie. It was not the best. I got a little bit of time off, rested. Yeah, new start, new me. 'The hunger inside me is back and I want to prove people wrong. We want to try and put last year behind us and get back to how we used to. So, the determination is definitely there.'
