According to GFFN, Rayan Cherki is expected to leave Olympique Lyonnais this summer, with several clubs interested in acquiring the offensive midfielder. According to the article, Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool are among the clubs looking into Cherki’s potential transfer. “Only one season remains on Cherki’s contract at Lyon, and it has been clear for some time that the young Frenchman has been assessing his options.”
Given Cherki’s talent and versatility on the field, it’s obvious that his popularity is growing. Cherki’s technical abilities and creativity make him an appealing candidate for clubs looking to improve their midfield options.
Looking at the Key Statistics
Rayan Cherki, 20, has been Lyon’s best performance this season. In 33 league games, he has six goals and one assist. Notably, his achievement is supported by remarkable underlying statistics, demonstrating his potential. For example, Cherki is in the 85th percentile for total shots per 90 (2.96), the 93rd percentile for shot-creating actions per 90 (5.72), and the 80th percentile for anticipated assisted goals per 90 (0.26).
More impressively, he is in the 99th percentile for successful Ake ons, averaging more than four per 90. These statistics illustrate his ability to generate and convert scoring opportunities, which is essential for any attacking midfielder. Furthermore, his xG (anticipated goals) and xAG (expected assisted goals) are 5.2 and 4.2, respectively, demonstrating his total contribution to the team’s offensive performance. Despite not scoring the most goals, Cherki’s contributions to build-up play and opportunity generation are essential.
Drawing Comparisons
When comparing Cherki to Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, the statistics show some intriguing differences. Cherki’s xG of 5.2 and xAG of 4.2 outperform Elliott’s xG of 2.7 and xAG of 3.5, demonstrating her superior positioning and playmaking talents. However, Cherki’s pass completion rate of 77.6% is lower than Elliott’s 83.7%. This implies that, while Cherki may take more risks in his play, resulting in more turnovers, these risks frequently result in high-value opportunities for his teammates.
Cherki also had more touches in the offensive penalty area per 90 minutes (8.1) than Elliott (7.1), indicating a more proactive approach and positioning. This part of his game could bring a new dimension to Liverpool’s aggressive style. They are undoubtedly different clubs, but both young strikers are left-footed and play in attacking midfield or on the right flank.
Likelihood and Fee
Cherki is presently valued at €25 million by Transfermarkt, and his contract expires in June 2025. Given Lyon’s troubles this season, a move to a more competitive environment could help Cherki grow and improve even further. His possible transfer fee is acceptable for a player of his caliber and age, particularly one who may have a huge influence on a Premier League club.
Given Premier League clubs’ need for creative depth and attacking alternatives in the midfield, Cherki appears to be a feasible target. His ability to break down defences and contribute to both goals and assists makes him a useful player. It wouldn’t be shocking if one of the three mentioned made a move for Cherki this summer, given his style of play, which complements Liverpool’s dynamic, high-pressing approach. However, it would not be surprising if PSG did as well.
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I’m ready to go for England – Kieran Trippier allays injury concerns.
Kieran Trippier has declared that he is fit to compete in England’s Euro 2024 finals campaign, despite reports that he would be absent from the event.
The 33-year-old specialist right-back might once again play left-back for his country in a major event, with Luke Shaw facing a battle against time to recover from injury before the first Group C match against Serbia on June 16.
Trippier joined the Three Lions squad on his comeback trail, having not played 90 minutes since February due to a calf injury, and following a gruelling post-season trip to Australia with the Magpies, which included a major scare when he was substituted 37 minutes into a friendly against Tottenham in Melbourne.
The defender, who was photographed with a bag of ice strapped to his calf, explained: “It was purely precautionary. I placed a bag of ice on it, and the next thing I know, everyone is messaging me about how I’m out of the tournament and this, that, and the other. I’m thinking, “Am I?”
“I received a lot of texts after the game, but there was no knock; it was premeditated. Obviously, I didn’t train much during my three-month absence, and with a three-game week, I couldn’t get in the necessary training.
“Sonny (Tottenham’s Son Heung-min) was testing me for the first 35 minutes – it felt like I was playing 120, so I think the manager decided to take me off.”
Trippier acknowledged he was initially concerned when he sustained the injury against Wolves on March 2, and questions were raised when he was included in the Newcastle group that flew out of Heathrow hours after their final-day victory over Brentford and arrived nearly a day later.
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