From the Netherlands to France, via Germany, it is especially Belgium which can rejoice in the incredible rise of Loïs Openda. The 23-year-old striker has been scoring goals at RB Leipzig since his arrival this summer. With 9 goals on the clock in 11 Bundesliga days, the former RC Lens player arrives in great shape for the Red Devils during this international break. But in this selection, it is difficult to pass in front of an executive such as Romelu Lukaku, author of 79 goals in 112 caps (9th most prolific player in history on the international scene).
But Loïs Openda does not lose hope. On the contrary, competition motivates him at the dawn of a Euro that he could discover in 2024, he who admits to having taken on another dimension this season. “Now I no longer doubt. I know anything is possible when I set a goal. Sometimes I even have a premonition before a match. I wake up and say to myself: ‘today, I’m going to score’”, he says. Openda continues: “I still have to improve everything. I became more complete, whether in the head or the left. I can become even better, whether on my strong points or my weak points to take another step. In the national team, we showed that we had a very complete team. In all areas of the game, we have quality. We will be ready for the Euro”. The message got through.
