Salomon Kalou has been steering LOSC from the forefront since last summer, following his impactful performance at the end of the previous season. The 25-year-old Ivorian international, who was on the verge of leaving earlier in the year, now finds himself in a fairy-tale scenario, leading the Lille attack and relishing the experience.
“It’s a good experience to have. It’s true that I had never experienced such a season as a leader. It makes me happy to be in the shoes of a leader. I manage to pull the team up,” Kalou shared.
For the younger sibling of Bonaventure, this role presents an opportunity “to progress as a person and a player.” Positioned at the center of the attack, Kalou, with 11 matches and 3 goals in Ligue 1 this season, has visibly reclaimed his favored position, proving to be more dangerous and effective. In the recent match against Nantes (1-0), the native of Oumé once again made a significant impact on the opposition’s defense.
This insight comes from our collaborator in Ivory Coast, Emgey Martial.
