Salomon Kalou is off to a promising start at Hertha Berlin, having scored the winning goal in his first Bundesliga start during a 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg. The Ivorian forward, who joined the German side from Lille this past summer, is already making his mark.
🗣 Kalou on His Integration:
“I want to score as much as possible and bring my experience,”
Kalou said, underlining his desire to contribute both on the scoresheet and as a seasoned professional.
He also spoke about how his adaptation is being carefully managed:
“The coach told me during the day that I was going to start. He’s taking me step by step. First 20 minutes, then 45. And today was my first start.”
⚽ A Gradual But Impactful Start:
First sub appearance: brief minutes to ease him in
Next appearance: 45 minutes
Now: full start and match-winning goal
Kalou’s goal not only secured a key win for Hertha, but also demonstrated the value of his top-level experience, having previously played for Chelsea and Lille. His progression at Hertha suggests he may quickly become a key figure in their attack this season.
