Lyon’s assistant coach, Jorge Maciel, described Rayan Cherki as an exceptionally gifted player who thrives within a team-oriented system. This praise came after Cherki’s impactful substitution against Nice on Sunday.
The young French talent needed less than a minute to influence the game. Entering with the score tied at 0-0, Cherki immediately found the net with his first touch, unlocking a previously tight contest at the Allianz Riviera.
Maciel pointed out that a tactical change, which broadened Lyon’s play and created space, helped Cherki to excel. Lyon’s goalkeeper, Lucas Perri, echoed this sentiment, lauding Cherki as an outstanding player who consistently aids the team’s efforts and scores crucial goals.
Maciel also highlighted Cherki’s passing prowess, ranking him among the league’s top distributors. This is reflected in the assist charts where Cherki leads with nine. Furthermore, his goal against Nice increased his Ligue 1 goal count to six. In what is anticipated to be his farewell season with Lyon, the Frenchman is undeniably leaving a lasting impression.