10 | Rayan Cherki - 2025/26

The Norfolk Blue said:
Yes, there is lots to like in this clips vid ... I think its just the fact that Reijnders really stood out in the 1st half, that may have overshadowed him somewhat?
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Disagree.

It's Cherki's first game so I won't go into detail and harp on him - nonetheless - Cherki's first performance for us was unimpressive.

I expect that Cherki will have massively better performances going forward. I'm very excited that we signed him and have high hopes for him in our squad.
 
Cherki's debut was as underwhelming as Rodney Marsh's was against Chelsea.

He will come good....no doubt about that ....just like Rodney :)
 


One poor pass but should have had an assist and his pressing might have led to another. Said it in other threads before he signed, his speed of thought and touch are ahead of some others, especially those in attack. If they learn to make the runs and improve their control and finishing, he’ll have plenty of assists.
 
Only problem is his off-ball movement. I think he needs or will have to learn that not everything will go through him
 
City Raider said:
The Lyon fan said his weakness was playing back to goal and a lot of time yesterday this is exactly what was happening. I can’t see Pep playing him on the right because he won’t give defensive cover so a bit of a quandry.
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We better not start with that nonsense, please not this time, we have enough defenders and DM's for that. Let him play freely or the signing would be pointless
 
City Raider said:
The Lyon fan said his weakness was playing back to goal and a lot of time yesterday this is exactly what was happening. I can’t see Pep playing him on the right because he won’t give defensive cover so a bit of a quandry.
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Tbf...you're right this was @Miško appraisal of him when at Lyon and seemed accurate based on the small sample size which was his debut for City.

Not the best strength wise with his back to goal holding off players & needs to work on. Did think he got hung out to dry a bit where his positioning seemed a bit lost. However, when he did receive the ball felt like he was trying too hard with the tricks & flicks which didn't come off. Mainly because & credit once again to our Lyon fan on here needing to be on the same wavelength as his team mates & vice-versa.

If his strength isn't holding off players & receiving the ball with his back towards them, we probably need to utilise his skill set where he receives the ball to feet facing towards goal & trying to pick out a pass KDB style which is where I think he may excel.
 
Petethemancinleeds said:
Took Bernardo and Rodri a full season to make a consistent impact at a time where fans of all clubs were a lot more patient and not constantly bombarding twitter etc with their expertise.
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Yh, Cherkis only 21, adapting to a new league and playing style. Im sure he'll become immense for us but it'll take him some time.
 
His performance yesterday was okay, of course there were a few technical mistakes and wrong decisions, but as with every player you have to be patient here, you saw what he can give to our game. What struck me negatively was his reaction when he wasn't played on, for example, or when a player made a decision against his will. Has anyone else noticed that? I hope he stops doing that.
 
Young lad, obviously very talented but needs to find his feet, learn how we play and learn and define a position. Time needed. I expect a lot of good moments this season from him but as many quiet or off games. Think, like many of of recent signings, it’s likely to be next year before we really see the best of them.
 
Sebi said:
His performance yesterday was okay, of course there were a few technical mistakes and wrong decisions, but as with every player you have to be patient here, you saw what he can give to our game. What struck me negatively was his reaction when he wasn't played on, for example, or when a player made a decision against his will. Has anyone else noticed that? I hope he stops doing that.
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If he wants to get frustrated with not receiving a pass in an attack he's come to the right place.
 
Crooked_rain said:
He can join Haaland in making runs and nobody bothering to even look for it
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We really need to get that sorted because it could ruin us this season and j would imagine another season like that for the big man and he will probably be looking elsewhere .no point having these kind of players if we don’t play to there strengths.
 
Good Lord a lot of over reactions over his first game - Rayan will be more than fine. I don't want another player that is happy to just peddle the ball backwards and sideways, what we need is dynamic players who open defences. Some times it takes a while for teammates to work out how best to get a maverick type player the ball. Too many times simple passes to him were ignored. Pep & Pep have already started the mantra of moving the ball forward quicker in training - last season we often starved certain forwards of the ball! It will come but let's not crucify the lad before he's had chance to play 10 games or so.
 
FFS give the lad a chance..judge him over a season not over 1 fucking game in a mishmash of a team..
I think he's going to be a great player for us
 
Watching some of the videos of him before we signed he can hit a ball as sweet as a nut from the edge of the box

So why the fuck did Pep have him trying to mark the goal keeper in the 6 yard box on corners
 
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