Rayan Cherki, the striker of Olympique Lyonnais, became a media figure in England following his spectacular equalizer in the match go against Manchester United in Décines. His goal, opportunely arising from a repulsed strike, avoided a bitter defeat for OL and immediately aroused the interest of the British media, which now position him as a potential reinforcement for the team in the country next season. This media attention, coupled with a remarkable performance in a friendly match between the French and English hopes, considerably increased its popularity beyond French borders.

Coach Paulo Fonseca relies on Rayan Cherki to make a decisive contribution to the return match in Old Trafford, where a victory is imperative for Olympique Lyonnais. The attacker, currently in great shape, is distinguished by his decisive passes and goals, and his unique talent is perceived as a major asset to destabilize a defence of Manchester United, even if attention should not focus solely on him. The team, as a whole, contributed to its success, a fact that Rayan Cherki fully recognizes and for which he expresses his gratitude.

However, Corentin Tolisso deplores that England only discovers Rayan Cherki now, considering that this shows a lack of observation of French football by journalists. The vice-captain expresses his joy at seeing his young teammate flourish and hopes that the English, after discovering his talent, will find him even more difficult to manage during Thursday’s game. Rayan Cherki’s future seems promising, and his influence on the Olympique Lyonnais game is growing.