Arriving this summer in the ranks of RB Leipzig from Racing Club de Lens, Lois Openda very quickly established himself as an important player in the German team.
The Belgian striker has had a string of high-flying performances and has found the path to goal 18 times since the start of the season in all competitions. Satisfactory and encouraging statistics for a first season.
This is not the case for his replacement at RC Lens Elye Wahi. The young Frenchman has struggled to be effective and gain unanimous support since his arrival despite an XXL performance in the Champions League against Arsenal on October 3 (2-1 victory; 1 goal and an assist).
During an interview which will be broadcast on Prime Video, the Belgian defended his successor. “ It’s not easy and above all I also see the people who criticize him. It hurts me because when I was at Lens, I was also criticized when I didn’t score. I had a period for 5, 6 or 7 games, but it can happen. Then I exploded. The boy is a very good player. I followed him, when he was in Montpellier, he was doing bad things. »
Before completing his remarks: “He came to Lens and it is not easy to replace someone who has done a good job. I had to replace Christopher Nkunku, it’s not easy but I’m trying and it’s going well. He has the qualities to do better. He is young, he plays with the Espoirs, he has this talent and I know that we just have to give him the confidence and he will succeed. »
The trigger against Strasbourg this Saturday?
The season is not going as planned for Elye Wahi. The French junior international is struggling and cannot find the net (4 goals and 2 assists). Facing Strasbourg this Saturday as part of the 21st day of Ligue 1, the former MHSC player would like to get back on track and silence the critics. See you in a few hours…
