“I was made out to be a difficult player to coach”: Cherki’s clarification on his relationship with his coaches
Far from the prejudices that have sometimes stuck to him, Rayan Cherki, now thriving at Manchester City under the orders of Pep Guardiola, assured in Téléfoot that he has “never had any problems” with his coaches.
“He has a special talent, a unique connection with the players in front. It’s unique, but it’s not just that, there are many things, and I hope that little by little he will be able to achieve what I expect from him.” At the beginning of November, it was a completely charmed Pep Guardiola who showered his new number 10, Rayan Cherki, with praise after seeing him have a full match and two assists for Erling Haaland against Bournemouth (3-1).
Arrived last summer at Manchester City for more than 35 million euros, the former darling of Lyon supporters is gradually finding his feet in England, aided by this nascent complicity with Haaland, but also Phil Foden, and Guardiola’s good advice. Enough to already silence those who doubted his ability to get along with the demanding Spanish technician?
“I am not satisfied with myself”
“I’ve often been made out to be a pain to coach…” A difficult player, when that’s not the case. I’ve never had any problems with my coaches,” Cherki clarified in an interview given to Téléfoot. “I am a simple person, I like to laugh, I like to bring joy to my coach, bring joy to the people who come to the stadium.” I have often said it and I will continue to do so.”
That’s why it’s simple: you put me on the field, I try to do what I have to do. Sometimes, it can be complicated like for everyone else. There I am happy, but I must do much better. I am not satisfied with myself,” insisted the young 22-year-old offensive midfielder.
Author of a mixed performance on Thursday against Ukraine (4-0) with the Blues, he should have another opportunity to showcase himself this Sunday against Azerbaijan (6 PM), in Baku. If he is expected to start on the bench, there is no doubt that he will get a few minutes off the bench.
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