Rayan Cherki is fast becoming one of the most talked-about players in Manchester City colours, with his latest display further underlining why excitement around him keeps growing. The young attacker once again stole the spotlight as City secured a 2-0 win over Brentford in the EFL Cup quarter-finals last night.
Cherki was at the heart of City’s attacking play, showing confidence, flair and composure well beyond his years. His influence in the final third helped Guardiola’s side control the game, as City booked their place in the next round of the competition with a professional performance.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Guardiola could not hide his admiration for the Frenchman, saying:
Rayan Cherki is exceptional… a blind guy, blind woman can realise – it’s not necessary to be a journalist or manager. It was a fantastic, fantastic goal in Phil Foden or Kevin De Bruyne style.
The comparison alone highlights how highly the City boss rates the youngster’s ability. Softfootball understands that Cherki has been on fire in recent weeks, becoming a major talking point across the football world. His dazzling rabona against Sunderland had already gone viral, and performances like this against Brentford are only strengthening his growing reputation.
With confidence soaring and Guardiola firmly in his corner, Cherki’s rise at Manchester City looks well and truly underway, as fans begin to dream about just how far the exciting talent can go.
