“I was aware of Rayan Cherki before his performance in the Espoirs [France Under-21s] match. He possesses extraordinary potential, and everyone hopes he can translate that potential into consistent performance,” Grosso said in a press conference, as quoted by RMC Sport.
“Is he a special player? He’s a player; he’s not a special player. He’s a player like any other, albeit with some additional qualities. But it’s not just technical qualities that matter; there are mental and athletic qualities as well. He possesses enormous technical abilities, but he needs to work on the others.”
In any case, his latest snub means Cherki’s career is only heading in one direction unless Grosso resigns or is sacked before the January transfer window. With only 18 months remaining on his contract and Lyon languishing at the bottom of Ligue 1, the French club could sell for for a knockdown price to Chelsea if they revive their interest.
