"Messi has never done that": Guardiola praises a magical Cherki | OneFootball

"I've never seen Messi do that": Guardiola raves about Cherki

"Messi has never done that": Guardiola praises a magical Cherki

Riding high on a commanding 3-0 victory over Sunderland, Manchester City saw Rayan Cherki deliver one of his most complete performances since arriving in the Premier League. Starting the match, the Frenchman first provided a pinpoint assist to Ruben Dias before sending the stadium into disbelief with a stunning rabona cross for Phil Foden. On a night where his raw talent and fearless risk-taking stole the spotlight, Cherki overshadowed the resilience of a surprise promoted side that still had European ambitions at kickoff.

Guardiola ignites excitement and dares the comparison

Pep Guardiola made no attempt to hide his excitement, hailing Cherki as an "exceptional" player with "huge personality," capable of providing solutions "every time he had the ball." The Catalan manager went even further, delivering a remark that sent shockwaves through the football world:

Highlighting that he usually urges his players to keep things simple, Guardiola went on to paint an even more flattering portrait of Cherki, now seen as a game-changer for City. Such rare recognition could very well signal a turning point in his Manchester adventure.