Manchester United edged Olympique Lyonnais in an unforgettable showdown to book their place in the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League. Lyon star Rayan Cherki stole the show with a phenomenal performance.
The 21-year-old playmaker enchanted Old Trafford with skill, vision, dribbling, and creativity and topped off a brilliant performance with a well-taken goal to spur a short-lived Lyon comeback.
Cherki won five of 11 ground duels and completed three out of six dribble attempts. The France under-21 international was elusive and proved difficult for Man United every time he got on the ball, following up an equally sensational performance in France, where he was also on the scoresheet.
The ambidextrous Cherki has recorded 12 goals and 18 assists this season, creating over 30 big chances.
Cherki has bags of potential, and European giants keep waiting to see who will take the punt on the young talent. No one has yet to bite, even with his affordable €29 million release clause.
Nothing materialised from links with Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Crystal Palace. However, Cherki’s performance over the two legs against Man United and his overall showing this season might prompt clubs to move their feet and sign this precious talent.
Chelsea and Man Utd need a creative force like Cherki in their ranks
Cherki showed what he can do against Premier League opposition and should have the attention of clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd that desperately need his services.
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is going through a slump. Cherki can take the creative burden off the overworked England international. He is the sort of player they needed to unlock Brentford and Ipswich Town in their last two draws.
Man Utd can also use a profile like Cherki’s in one of the two supporting attacking positions in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. He will most likely come cheaper than reported United target Xavi Simons.
The Reds have struggled to create clear-cut chances for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. He can solve that problem.
The Lyon academy graduate put to bed any questions about his pace and intensity after his performance against the Red Devils. He is the kind of player managers should build the system around, potentially reducing their defensive workload to get maximum offensive output.
Chelsea and Man Utd need a player like Cherki to provide a creative spark and should be jostling to be at the front of the queue for his signature this summer.
Manchester United edged Olympique Lyonnais in an unforgettable showdown to book their place in the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League. Lyon star Rayan Cherki stole the show with a phenomenal performance.
The 21-year-old playmaker enchanted Old Trafford with skill, vision, dribbling, and creativity and topped off a brilliant performance with a well-taken goal to spur a short-lived Lyon comeback.
Cherki won five of 11 ground duels and completed three out of six dribble attempts. The France under-21 international was elusive and proved difficult for Man United every time he got on the ball, following up an equally sensational performance in France, where he was also on the scoresheet.
The ambidextrous Cherki has recorded 12 goals and 18 assists this season, creating over 30 big chances.
Cherki has bags of potential, and European giants keep waiting to see who will take the punt on the young talent. No one has yet to bite, even with his affordable €29 million release clause.
Nothing materialised from links with Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Crystal Palace. However, Cherki’s performance over the two legs against Man United and his overall showing this season might prompt clubs to move their feet and sign this precious talent.
Chelsea and Man Utd need a creative force like Cherki in their ranks
Cherki showed what he can do against Premier League opposition and should have the attention of clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd that desperately need his services.
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is going through a slump. Cherki can take the creative burden off the overworked England international. He is the sort of player they needed to unlock Brentford and Ipswich Town in their last two draws.
Man Utd can also use a profile like Cherki’s in one of the two supporting attacking positions in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. He will most likely come cheaper than reported United target Xavi Simons.
The Reds have struggled to create clear-cut chances for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. He can solve that problem.
The Lyon academy graduate put to bed any questions about his pace and intensity after his performance against the Red Devils. He is the kind of player managers should build the system around, potentially reducing their defensive workload to get maximum offensive output.
Chelsea and Man Utd need a player like Cherki to provide a creative spark and should be jostling to be at the front of the queue for his signature this summer.
