Manchester City dominated the Wydad Casablanca this Wednesday as part of the Club World Cup (2-0). With a holder Cherki but not yet at ease.
It was his baptism of fire among the Cityzens. Rayan Cherki was launched from the big bath by Pep Guardiola this Wednesday while Manchester City started his Club World Against Wydad Casablanca. Result ? A very average performance signed in a role which he is not used to.
It is in the midfield indeed that the old Gone evolved for the occasion, in number 8 with the possibility of playing the false 9 behind Marmoush. But with him with a Foden and a Doku who found the flaw in this match and vampirized a good part of the usable offensive balloons.
Thanks to these two Skyblues aroused, Manchester City won 2-0. Logically. And Cherki as his attacking companions was recalled on the bench at the time of play. Without the satisfaction of the duty accomplished for his part.
Cherki far from its standards
While he joined the English club barely eight days ago, the tricolor international must still find his marks and automation with his teammates. Witness its success rate limited to 74% (20 out of 27) – far from its standards.
In total, Rayan Cherki touched only 35 balls for his first in the sky blue jersey, and he lost 10 – more than anyone in the Mancunian collective. The interested party, moreover, did not materialize only one of his dribbles and could not draw to the opposing goal. A first to forget, therefore.
