Rayan Cherki: I asked Pétuni to take more risks and he told me to go and enjoy

Rayan Cherki spoke about his desire to give his best on the pitch, explaining that he felt some frustration during the first two matches before deciding to play more boldly in the last match during the international break.

Cherki said: "My nature as a player makes it hard for me not to take risks. I felt a bit frustrated in the first two matches, so I told my coach before going in: excuse me, tonight I will take a few more risks, it's the last match in the international break and I need to show what I really have."

The French national team player added: "He told me: go out and enjoy yourself," in a message from the coaching staff to give him the freedom and confidence to showcase his technical abilities and play in his usual style.

Rayan Cherki's statements reflect his desire to shed any reservations on the pitch and rely on his bold and risky style of play to make a difference, especially when he gets the necessary space and freedom to showcase his abilities.