I said it a few days ago in this thread that he is potentially our greatest ever; his range of skill is truly unique. What KDB, Bell, and David Silva, arguably our greatest players, had, was the relentless drive to develop and do it again and again. That takes mental stamina and a will to be the best. If he brings that to the table in the way they did, I think the world will know him as the greatest player there is.
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10 | Rayan Cherki - 2025/26
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Blue and true
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Basically this. There's a shit tonne more juice to squeeze from this orange.The harsher Pep is with public criticism the higher he rates the player.
He knows what he's got, he's just keeping his cards close to his chest.
Manchester_lalala
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Time to get carried away.
This lad is still only 22 and reminds me a bit of a raw KDB/Tevez type.
He’s only going to get better and hopefully will deliver consistency.
One of the first names on the team sheet at the moment.
I think Tevez is the best comparison yet. Hasn’t got the work rate and perhaps won’t score as much.
Time to get carried away.
This lad is still only 22 and reminds me a bit of a raw KDB/Tevez type.
He’s only going to get better and hopefully will deliver consistency.
One of the first names on the team sheet at the moment.
Must admit I rated Tevez very highly and rate Cherki very highly but aside from rating them both highly I don't really get the similarities.I think Tevez is the best comparison yet. Hasn’t got the work rate and perhaps won’t score as much.
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Cherki is such a thrilling player and a joy to watch.
But I’m not big on player comparisons. I get why we do them, they simplify things, but they also rush judgment and create expectations way too early. But we get excited about what we're seeing and always make comparisons to someone great, never someone average. I think sometimes we're guilty of wishing they'd be like KDB or David Silva
Cherki doesn’t need to be “the next” anyone, he just needs time and space to develop into the best version of himself.
But I’m not big on player comparisons. I get why we do them, they simplify things, but they also rush judgment and create expectations way too early. But we get excited about what we're seeing and always make comparisons to someone great, never someone average. I think sometimes we're guilty of wishing they'd be like KDB or David Silva
Cherki doesn’t need to be “the next” anyone, he just needs time and space to develop into the best version of himself.
They have very little in common. Tevez is a hard working terrier, Rayan is not. Tevez has a weak ball control, Rayan is nearer the top. Rayan has immaculate vision and touch, Tevez doesn't. Rayan is unusually 2 footed. Tevez is decidedly right footedMust admit I rated Tevez very highly and rate Cherki very highly but aside from rating them both highly I don't really get the similarities.
They both have a thunderbolt in them and are both stucky in frame. But that hardly makes them similar. I don't see what the Tevez comparers see.
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We have definately got a gem here. I am starstruck with the kid and I am 60. What a player.
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Love this player, fucking brilliant skills.
He’s just the sort of attacker I’d be jealous of if he played for someone else.
He’s just the sort of attacker I’d be jealous of if he played for someone else.
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More like a hybrid of Ali B and Kinkladze.Must admit I rated Tevez very highly and rate Cherki very highly but aside from rating them both highly I don't really get the similarities.
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I agree.Thought it was quite noticeable in the first 15/20 how he was telling other players what to do and where to press. Encouraging to see for a young lad new to the club and country and who looked a bit quiet (and looks like he has a bit of a sulky face!)
As for the talent - you felt as soon as he wound up to strike it for his goal he'd bag. Such an intelligent player and I keep saying it - an absolute killer
More like a hybrid of Ali B and Kinkladze.
There's a bit of FFS in there as well.
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The mental gymnastics from the scousers trying to rationalize Wirtz over this lad is painful to read. I'm not sure why they cant just let this lad shine, while their fella shits the bed left and right.
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Mahrez was a great player for us with a sublime first touch.There's a bit of FFS in there as well.
eastmanc
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It's not painful it's funny as fuckThe mental gymnastics from the scousers trying to rationalize Wirtz over this lad is painful to read. I'm not sure why they cant just let this lad shine, while their fella shits the bed left and right.
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Anyone who never rated el mago is a moron.Never rated David Silva? This fucking forum sometimes, jesus christ
This lad by the way is very special.
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