Rayan Cherki: French media reacts to Man City star’s performance in France win vs Colombia
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Credit: Imago Rayan Cherki: French media reacts to Man City star’s performance in France win vs Colombia Mon 30 March 2026 9:45, UK Rayan Cherki has been hailed away from Manchester City after a fine performance for France as they beat Colombia on Sunday. Didier Deschamps’ side beat the South Americans 3-1 in the United States, with Desire Doue’s brace and Marcus Thuram’s header enough to make sure Jaminton Campaz’s goal was a mere consolation.The Man City starlet made his senior debut for France just 10 months ago in the Nations League against Spain, and he is expected to go to the World Cup this summer.Especially after a superb first season in England that could still see Cherki lift more trophies to follow this month’s Carabao Cup.Man City’s schedule after the international break is hectic, and they remain in contention for both the Premier League and the FA Cup. ⚽ Man City Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, tactical previews and expert breakdowns for every Manchester City fixture.
VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES French media rave over Rayan CherkiFormer Man United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider this month that Cherki has a key role to play at Man City, and there should be no concerns about Pep Guardiola’s usage of him. In the duel, the midfielder was superb, winning eight of the 10 he contested throughout the night.The former Lyon man continues to prove just how much of a bargain Man City secured when they spent just over £30million to sign him last summer.On the midfielder after Sunday’s game, GFFN (GetFootballNewsFrance) reporter Bastien Cheval wrote: “The Lyon Academy graduate was an absolute joy to watch, linking up play with ease.
That’s how insufferable Cherki is for opponents, and how invaluable he became for France, despite being part of the squad for less than a year.”What Cherki said after France displayCherki should be set to go to the World Cup and feature prominently for France, if his performances for Man City are anything to go by. Seuls Marvin Martin (2011) et Louis Saha (2004) y étaient parvenus 💪#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/wi6it25PPb— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 6, 2025 View Tweet The former France midfielder is incredibly stubborn and prone to ignoring the players he does not fancy, even if they are in superb form.Speaking after Sunday’s game, Cherki said: “I play simply.