Jeered by part of the public against Clermont during the last home match, Elye Wahi responded on the pitch by opening the score against Lorient this Friday (2-0). A liberating goal for the international hopeful.
A goal experienced as an immense relief. Jeered by part of the Lensois public at Bollaert two weeks ago against Clermont due to his clumsiness, Elye Wahi responded on this same pitch this Friday by opening the score against Lorient, at the opening of the 32nd day of Ligue 1 ( 2-0).
Shortly before the hour mark and while Lens seemed incapable of scoring, Nampalys Mendy recovered the ball from the feet of Tiémoué Bakayoko, at fault, before Elye Wahi deceived Yvon Mvogo (57th). “I know that there is a part of the public who has never let me down. It’s a pleasure, it allows me to keep my head high with the help of my teammates, the staff and the coach. We must always continue to work, the season is not over I hope I will continue like this,” the striker told Prime Video.
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It will be suspended next week
This goal was experienced as a liberation by the Lensois number 9, very expressive at the time of his celebration. Often in difficulty this season (only eight goals), the striker took off his jersey to show it to the supporters, then was surrounded by his teammates, who had ardently defended him after the match against Clermontois. Before finding the net, the international hopeful had wasted another opportunity, which did not prevent him from raising his head.
“I had the support of my partners. Brice Samba told me not to lower my head and that I would have another one which should end up at the bottom. That’s what I did. The yellow card “It doesn’t matter, the next match (against Rennes) I was already suspended. I will be there for the last home match against Montpellier”, warns the former MHSC player, the most expensive player in the history of the club. Blood and Gold (35 million euros).
Like its scorer, Lens was clumsy this Friday but nevertheless leaves with the three points and a crucial victory in the race for Europe. This success allows the Sang et Or to confirm their sixth place (49 points), synonymous for the moment with the play-offs for accession to the Europa Conference League, five points ahead of Marseille (seventh) and Lyon (eighth), who have a match more to argue about.