Pep Guardiola must end his curious use of Rayan Cherki: The two moments that revived sluggish Man City display, how he is outperforming struggling stars and why now is the perfect time to unleash him,
Team selections have been a particularly thorny issue with Pep Guardiola in recent days. Rayan Cherki changed the game for Manchester City against West Ham but cannot earn a start'It's for the balance,' he said. City were revived, a freshness to their play with somebody willing to take responsibility and dictate proceedings. 'He may be tougher than other coaches but he loves all the players,' Cherki said of his manager. The sooner Guardiola can find that balance to harness Cherki, the better.
Source: Daily Mail March 15, 2026 02:10 UTC
