Troy Deeney names ‘the best player in world football to watch’, he’s even better than Lamine Yamal

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Credit: ImagoCherki has already amassed seven assists in the Premier League this season, despite only appearing in 13 games.The 22-year-old missed around a month of action at the start of the season, and it no surprise that Manchester City have taken a step up since his return to the starting line-up.In his team of the week selection for BBC Sport, Troy Deeney wrote: “For me, he’s the best player in world football to watch at the moment. “He tries things and he’s confident on the ball.

Even when he makes mistakes, he doesn’t care and tries again. He finished the weekend with a goal and an assist.

“He’s the most exciting footballer to watch at this moment in time, and I say that over Lamine Yamal and everyone else.”The stats behind Cherki’s masterclass vs Nottingham ForestCherki’s performance will, rightly, be remembered for his goal and assist, but the midfielder was excellent in all areas.He created three chances throughout the game, and took on four shots. Cherki registered three recoveries, made two tackles and completed an interception as well.In the duel, he was largely dominant, winning five of his eight on the ground.