Trained at Olympique Lyonnais, Rayan Cherki grew up with the rivalry between Les Gones and AS Saint-Etienne. The attacking midfielder knows better than anyone what the derby represents. He who hopes to lead his family to victory in the two confrontations in Ligue 1 this season.
Olympique Lyonnais necessarily ticked Sunday October 3 in their calendar. And for good reason, it is the date of the first derby of the season in Saint-Etienne. Either the most important meeting of the season in the eyes of Rayan Cherki. Trained at the Rhone club, the attacking midfielder has indeed grown with this rivalry. It is therefore with impatience and ambition that the pure Lyonnais product approaches this meeting of the 9th day of Ligue 1.
“Mark on the way there and back”
“ The derbies, we will give everything like every year. And even more this year, promised Rayan Cherki in an interview with Onze Mondial. Even when I played with young people, I played derbies with the knife between my teeth. We would wear our shoes down and tear ourselves off. The matches against Saint-Etienne, you have to win no matter what. Even if you suck, you have to win. It is mandatory ! If you do not do a positive result, we look at you strangely whether it is in the center or at the club. The goal this season is to score in the home and back against Saint-Etienne and above all to win. “
Cherki announces progression
It would still be necessary for the mid-18s to be aligned. Nothing is less certain when you realize that Rayan Cherki has spent the entire last three games on the substitute bench. No cause for concern for Gone who believe they are able to take a step forward thanks to coach Peter Bosz. ” I can still improve my game, I have to be more efficient, better tactically, recognized the French U19 international. I am learning a lot with the new coach. In a few weeks, I will progress on my tactical placement (…). My game will continuously improve. “The Greens are warned, a new Rayan Cherki is likely to land in Geoffroy-Guichard.