Pep Guardiola is facing fresh criticism in England over his management of Rayan Cherki at Manchester City. The debate intensified after the Citizens’ 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, when the French playmaker once again started on the bench.
Despite an impressive record of 9 goals and 10 assists in 39 matches this season, Cherki has recently struggled to secure a regular starting place, raising questions among observers and the English press.
Guardiola defended his decisions by pointing to the need for tactical balance in his team. “With Haaland, Cherki and Doku we can lose stability,” the Spanish coach explained, insisting that his choices aim to protect the overall structure of the side.
However, several British media outlets strongly disagree, arguing that the French midfielder brings creativity and unpredictability that Manchester City often lacks without him. After his influential substitute appearance against West Ham, many analysts now believe Cherki deserves a starting role as City prepares for crucial matches in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
coyadkmst
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Pep should leave City this new play need another approach and tactics to the game, they are all fast attacking play but pep system is slowing them down with his stupid possession football. Pass pass pass, back pass that's not football
truthisbitter
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If you can't play him in his natural position at least play him as false9 in place of Marmoush,he is better than Marmoush whose name sounds like a clueless drifter!
PeepsClips
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Cherki slows the ball and that is not needed in the opening minutes of the game. He can be used to control the game after city have scored and are winning.
Buwbdeikos
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Pep couldn't bench KDB but why Cherki meanwhile Fodi is also off
Jieaemoty
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Era is coming to end..
BertrandGenus
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i will personally criticise him for that, he should have been playing a player as creative as Cherki, with a team like RM, you should be very creative to dominate the game.