What Rayan Cherki brings to this Manchester City side is by now well known. The 23-year-old French international is a creative force for Enzo Maresca's side. So far this season, Cherki has scored six goals and added three assists in 13 appearances. Those are superb numbers for an attacking midfielder. The fact that Cherki can create and score goals isn't a major surprise at all. His strengths as a player are by now well known and established. Rayan Cherki played an important role as Manchester City beat Brighton on penalties in their fourth round Carabao Cup tie earlier this week. However, it was another side of his game that caught the eye at the Etihad.
The leadership that Rayan Cherki provided for Manchester City against Brighton was impossible to miss.
Rayan Cherki played a pivotal role in Manchester City's win over Brighton. The way Brighton press from the front does leave space in midfield if their press can be played through. Cherki thrived in this role throughout the Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday night. The French international played an important role for his team. He also set up Vitor Reis' goal and Manchester City's second when his free kick was turned home in the 72nd mi...