Lyon’s stance on Rayan Cherki appears to be shifting, potentially opening the door for Chelsea to revisit their interest in the young French talent. Cherki, who has been a part of Lyon since the age of 16, has progressed to the senior squad.
Grosso, when speaking about this promising French prospect, recognized his exceptional potential and expressed optimism about his ability to consistently deliver strong performances.
Kalvin Phillips, once a pivotal figure at Leeds, has expressed his desire for more playing time in order to secure a spot in the Euro 2024 squad. However, despite voicing this ambition, he has only seen limited action with Manchester City.
Having accumulated just seven minutes of playing time, including one appearance as a substitute against Young Boys, Phillips faces a critical decision regarding his future. The upcoming matches against Bournemouth and Young Boys at home could play a decisive role in shaping his next career move.
Should he fail to secure a spot in the starting lineup for these games, it might be time for him to explore the possibility of a January transfer.
It’s worth noting Manchester City’s remarkable home record, as they have not suffered a defeat at the Etihad Stadium in 21 matches since the beginning of the year.
They are chasing several records, including the goal of achieving six more Premier League victories to surpass a club record established during the Roberto Mancini era. Additionally, they aim to eclipse a record dating back to 1892 when Sunderland achieved 24 consecutive victories in all competitions.
Erling Haaland, who had a relatively slow start to the season, is gradually rediscovering his scoring form with five goals in his last three games. Bournemouth was one of the few teams that managed to avoid conceding against Haaland at the Etihad last season, but they should remain vigilant as he is currently in potent scoring form.
In the early stages of the campaign, amassing points holds paramount importance. With five teams at the top of the table separated by just five points, maintaining a competitive position is crucial, especially with Newcastle lurking in the sixth spot.
These early fixtures play a pivotal role in laying the foundation for the later stages of the season, either enabling teams to remain at the top or averting the risk of falling behind in the title race.
