Shortly after leaving the pitch, Cherki exchanged shirts with fellow France international Hugo Ekitike, who had also been substituted during the match. However, the situation quickly turned unusual when Cherki returned to the Manchester City bench wearing Ekitike’s Liverpool jersey while the match was still ongoing. The sight immediately drew attention, as players typically wait until after the final whistle before swapping shirts with opponents. Watch Antoine Semenyo’s stunning goal against LiverpoolCoaching staff quickly intervened, instructing Cherki to remove the shirt. Despite the brief controversy, Manchester City secured an emphatic victory to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2026 22:29 UTC