Rayan Cherki is set to be sidelined for two months in a blow for Manchester City | OneFootball

Manchester City went down to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton today at the Amex Stadium. The way Pep Guardiola’s side capitulated in the game’s final 30 minutes will be of great concern to the City manager. What will also be a concern for Pep Guardiola is the number of injuries his team is dealing with. Manchester City entered today’s match without Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Savinho, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol and Marcus Bettinelli. It has now been revealed how long Rayan Cherki will be out for.

Rayan Cherki will be out of action for two months.

L’Equipe reported yesterday that Rayan Cherki had sustained a thigh injury that kept him out of today’s match. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Cherki will be out of action for two months. Pep Guardiola’s revelation was relayed by Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News on X.

Rayan Cherki’s injury is a cruel blow as he bids to adjust to life at Manchester City.

It is a cruel blow for Manchester City to lose Rayan Cherki for two months. The French international is expected to be a creative force for Pep Guardiola’s side. He has shown flashes of his brilliance since arriving at the club. The hope is that, in time, he can add more creativity to Manchester City’s attacking play. There is no doubt that Cherki will, when he’s adjusted to Pep Guardiola’s demands.

Now the French international is out of action for two months. Cherki will now have to focus on returning to full fitness. It’s a harsh blow for a player who seems like he will be a creative weapon for his new team.