Kylian Mbappé and Rayan Cherki, same fight. During the international break, the two players took advantage of the microphones stretched out in the mixed zone to send a few messages to their club. Regarding KM7, it is his position at PSG that bothers him. For the 19-year-old Lyonnais, author of two assists with the Espoirs, it is his status as an eternal substitute that seems to be a problem. “No, I don’t think I’m a joker. I can be satisfied but I would have to be able to achieve that in ninety minutes. I hope that in the club I can do it”he confessed.
But then he clarified: “I try to do my best to show that I deserve a starting place. My time will come at some point, I know it, I am patient, even if impatience begins to be felt. (…) Everyone knows that my favorite position is number 10. But since I became a professional, I’ve played everywhere! To the left, to the right, in number 9… Without ever fixing me permanently. As a leader, I have my bearings since I was little, I know how to position myself, how to attack and how to defend.
Bosz believes in Cherki
Messages addressed to Peter Bosz, who never established him this season despite interesting entries. Rayan Cherki was a substitute 7 times in the 7 games he played with Lyon. However, he was decisive since he delivered 3 assists. The footballer, who extended this summer, hopes to have his say. At a press conference this Friday, his coach was invited to answer him. “I know he’s very popular. It’s great for the fans and for Rayan. But I look with whom and how we can win the matches.
He added : “If I think it’s with him, he’ll play. If I think that it is with another that we have more chances, it will be another. But I know it’s very popular. (…) He has really specific qualities, including assists. He’s a guy with two feet, he can make a difference that way. He is not only decisive with the France team, but also with us. I know his qualities. Until then, he was a substitute, from today, I don’t know. What give hope to Rayan Cherki, who could have his chance Sunday against Lens.
