No goals, certainly, but already three assists in Ligue 1. And a penultimate pass during Lille’s triumph on the pitch of Atlético de Madrid (1-3). The statistics are not yet royal, but they say something about the contribution of Osame Sahraoui since his arrival in Lille last summer.
Born in Oslo, but with dual Norwegian and Moroccan nationality (he recently chose to represent the Atlas Lions), the left winger was recruited for 8.5 million euros from Dutch club Heerenveen. With an already flattering reputation, notably that of having been the best dribbler in his championship.
« It’s not an obsession for me, unless it can help the teamhe said. The opposition in France and in the European Cup is obviously tougher than what I have experienced. The most important thing for me is to provide goals and assists. »
A natural complicity with Gudmundsson
Since its beginnings, this pocket size (1.69 m) has alternated between individual attempts and play in small spaces. And Friday, against Lyon (1-1), his understanding in the left lane with the very offensive Gabriel Gudmundsson stood out and largely participated in Lille’s good first period.
« It’s easy to play with him, especially since we speak the same language, confides the one who speaks English very well and is going to start French lessons. He is very comfortable with the ball. I think we understand each other well on the ground. »
In a team “martyred” by injuries, this emerging understanding is not anecdotal. For several months, the strong side of LOSC was on the right, in particular with the duo Tiago Santos – Edon Zhegrova. A sector which is also deprived of Thomas Meunier, victim of a breakdown against OL. So, a preferential circuit on the left can’t do any harm…
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