Rayan Cherki
MCIFrance
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Aug 17, 2003
22
5'10"
157 lb
RW
LW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Man CityEarns assist
Cherki would bag one assist on two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Liverpool.
Analysis: Cherki recorded a goal contribution in FA Cup play after a four-game run without one, finding Erling Haaland in the 39th minute for an assist. This gives the attacker his 11th assist of the season between league and Cup play, with three in FA Cup play. He now has six goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances this season with City.
Active day attacking
Cherki had four shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.
Analysis: Cherki was on the ball numerous times and was very close to setting up goals on multiple occasions, but instead, his five crosses and four shots would lead to nothing. This does come as his first start in three games, seemingly dropped from a starting role despite decent runs of play this campaign. It continues to be a head-scratcher why he is not included in the squad more with Pep Guardiola, proving to be one of their more successful players in loaded attacking and midfield departments.
Four crosses Saturday
Cherki generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
Analysis: Cherki would appear off the bench for 30 minutes Saturday but couldn't help his team to a win, with his two shots, two chances created and four crosses going to waste. The attacker has now gone three games off the bench after showing a decent display of talent through January, still searching for a way back into the starting XI.
Records assist
Cherki assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Cherki had an early assist Wednesday as the club opened the scoring, finding Antoine Semenyo in the 31st minute. This gives the French winger his first goal contribution in some time after he was on a hot streak in January, with his last goal contribution six appearances ago. He is up to 11 goal contributions this campaign as he still shares time on the field, starting in 14 of his 24 appearances.
Appears off bench against Newcastle
Cherki (undisclosed) generated one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created as a substitute in Wednesday's EFL Cup win over Newcastle.
Analysis: Cherki was dealing with a minor knock, so he had his playing time managed by being used as Phil Foden's substitute during the midweek clash. The Frenchman should now be in contention for a starting spot either in midfield or in the front line. He was in excellent form before the issue, racking up three goals over his last five games in all competitions. He has also shared set pieces with all of Foden, Tijjani Reijnders and Bernardo Silva.
Late call against Newcastle
Cherki (knock) will be a late call for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against against Newcastle United, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "[Cherki] has a knock, we will see today how he feels."
Analysis: Cherki is dealing with a knock picked up in the last match against Tottenham and will be a late fitness call ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Newcastle United. The Frenchman will be evaluated after Tuesday's final training session to determine whether he can make the squad. If he needs time to recover and can't answer the call, Tijjani Reijnders is expected to take on a larger role in the attacking midfield.
Scores goal before being forced off
Cherki (knock) scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), one chance created and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham before being forced off in the 69th minute due to a bad knock, according to Manchester Evening News.
Analysis: Cherki once again played a pivotal role for Manchester City in Saturday's draw against Tottenham, as his substitution in the 69th minute completely shifted the momentum of the match. The Frenchman took a heavy knock and required treatment but was unable to continue, eventually making way for Tijjani Reijnders. Cherki's status will need to be monitored closely, as he has quickly become a difference maker for City, scoring three goals in his last four appearances across all competitions.
Goal Wednesday
Cherki scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Galatasaray.
Analysis: Cherki would find the back of the net in UCL play once again, with the attacker scoring in the 29th minute. This marks his second straight match with a goal in UCL play, up to three in the competition despite only starting in three of his six appearances. He is now up to five goals between league and UCL play this season, eyeing double digits as they pass the halfway mark of the campaign.
Scores club's lone goal
Cherki scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Glimt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
Analysis: Cherki would be the lone bright spot of Tuesday's brutal loss, appearing to try to get his team back into it with a 60th-minute goal. This is his second UCL goal of the season, although he has yet to bag an assist. He would also earn the start, with it only his second start in five UCL appearances this season.
Appears from bench
Cherki generated four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.
Analysis: Cherki would come off the bench Saturday and was unable to top United as he stated when first joining the club, instead going without a goal contribution and only recording four crosses in 45 minutes of play. This rivals the winger's worst match since joining the club, typically a burst of energy with his two goals and seven assists.
Four shots, no goal
Cherki generated four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Analysis: Cherki would be all over the field as he tried to help his team to a win, appearing to be everywhere in the final stages as he nearly carved out numerous chances to win, recording two crosses, four chances created and four shots. This all comes despite appearing of the bench for only 17 minutes, a player the club needs on the field to be at their best.
Leads match in crosses
Cherki recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
Analysis: Cherki would see a decent outing despite another match without a goal contribution, recording five crosses, leading both his team and the match. This gives him a seventh straight start as he appears to have found his spot in the team after an early season injury, with nine goal contributions in 15 appearances.
Goal contribution double
Cherki scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Cherki would have another amazing match as he continues to take the league by storm, with the attacker first finding Tijjani Reijnders in the 48th minute for an assist before a goal of his own in the 83rd minute. This gives the attacker his second goal this campaign and now up to seven assists. With the attacker up to seven assists, he remains tied for the most in the league.
Ties league lead for assists
Cherki assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Cherki earned a third straight start Sunday and would provide an assist in the win, finding Phil Foden in the 69th minute of the match. This is the midfielder's second straight league match with an assist, bringing his total to four in his past four appearances. He now has six assists in 11 appearances (six starts), tying the league lead for assists.
Whips in three crosses
Cherki recorded two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.
Analysis: Cherki earned the start Wednesday and was unable to repeat the two-assist day he had Saturday, but still would be in for a decent outing, recording two shots, two chances created and three crosses. This marks his first start in UCL play this campaign, remaining at one goal in four appearances.
Two assists in amazing display
Cherki assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Sunderland.
Analysis: Cherki would finally enter the starting XI again Saturday and would not waste the opportunity, with the French winger producing a headache for opposing defenders the entire match. His best moments came in the 31st and 65th minutes, finding Ruben Dias and Phil Foden for assists. If the attacker can continue this play as he has when given time, more minutes should follow, with three goal contributions in his past three appearances and six goal contributions in league play in 10 appearances (five starts).
Records late assist
Cherki assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Leeds United.
Analysis: Cherki appeared off the bench in the 75th minute of Saturday's outing and made good use of his time, earning an assist on Phil Foden's injury-time winner. This gives the French attacker his fourth goal contribution in league play this campaign, with three coming as assists. He will hope this earns him a spot back in the starting XI, with four starts in eight appearances this season.
Four shots from bench
Cherki recorded four shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
Analysis: Cherki would give the team a boost of energy when entering the field off the bench Tuesday, recording two crosses and four shots. However, he would fail to change the outcome, not earning a goal contribution. That said, he remains at one UCL goal contribution this season, yet to see a start in the competition.
Scores during injury time
Cherki scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 4-1 win versus Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Cherki would enter the field in the 79th minute as a substitute, earning a decent 11 minutes of play, now appearing in four straight games since returning. He would bag a goal late in the match, scoring in injury time for the fourth goal of the contest. He also bagged two assists last time out, now with two goals and two assists in seven appearances (two starts) this season.
Two assists in win
Cherki assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (none accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Cherki logged 73 minutes Sunday, notched two assists, had an attempt on target and another blocked. The young Frenchman has now produced multiple games this season with two or more assists, placing him among the most prolific creative outputs in Europe's top leagues. From five appearances (two starts) he has netted one in addition to these assists, he also found the net and created an assist in City's last match, an EFL cup tie against Swansea.
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