The former Barcelona striker went on to compare the playmaker to other attacking talents, suggesting he offers nothing more than his peers, including Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele. While acknowledging his natural ability, the pundit insisted that the player remains merely a rotational piece for Didier Deschamps rather than a cornerstone. He added: "We all agree, he's a very good player, there's no doubt. But excuse me, what does he have more than Olise, [Desire] Doue, Dembele, [Bradley] Barcola and many others? But stop! Today, Cherki will be in the rotation, and so much the better for the French team, but there is nothing more."