Lacazette: “Rayan Cherki has Mesut Özil” – OL boiling

A few hours from the shock of AS Saint-Étienne, optimism reigns at Olympique Lyonnais, carried by the performances of his young prodigy, Rayan Cherki. The 20-year-old striker, already one of the leading figures of the Europa League, has recently been the subject of a bold comparison by Alexandre Lacazette, the club’s former iconic number 9.

In an interview given to L’Équipe, Lacazette highlighted Cherki’s exceptional potential, calling him “special and different” and highlighting her imagination and vision of the game. “He has the temper of all the best game leaders I played with,” said the Lyon forward, adding that he would personally put Mesut Özil, legend of Arsenal, still above. “With time, Rayan can catch up with him,” he concluded.

In another context, the Alioui family celebrated a major triumph. Jamal Aliou, former deputy of OL, was present at the Bachir stadium in Mohammedia to attend the crown of his nephew, Adam Aliou, with the Morocco team, champion of Africa U17. The victory, won in goal shots after a 0-0 draw, represented a consecration for the family and a return to the international stage. Despite a dominance in terms of shooting, the Moroccan team suffered from a lack of realism, marking only four occasions set on 18 attempts. Adam Aliou, though on the bench in the final, is now an African champion. Rayan Cherki, on the other hand, is preparing for the last straight line with the U17 team, competing for the play-offs.