Jonathan Bamba is in great shape - AFP

  • Jonathan Bamba scored the goal of Losc's first victory of the season this Sunday in Reims.
  • A second goal in two days for a northerner striker who is regaining his confidence after a very complicated season.

A goal in 28 days. These statistics worthy of a defender were nevertheless those of Jonathan Bamba last season. Failure of efficiency, failure of confidence and even divorce with the public of the Pierre Mauroy stadium who had whistled, the former Stéphanois had a black year. Six months later, the water has flowed under the bridges and Bamba is finally talking about him again.

In two days, the 24-year-old has already scored more goals than last year. Scorer in the inaugural match against Rennes (1-1), he did it again this Sunday in Reims (0-1) by offering Losc his first victory of the season in Ligue 1. An achievement he celebrated by paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman, American actor who died Saturday at 43 of colon cancer.

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- JoBamba14 (@ JBamba14) August 30, 2020

Very frustrated with his last season at Losc

“Monsieur 100%” of Lille's goals is going much better and his whole team benefits. “Jonathan has been like this since the resumption on June 11. He is a hard-working player who was very frustrated last season. He did not have very high stats, ”recognizes Christophe Galtier, Lille coach.

Unlike his first season at Losc where he soared with 13 goals and 3 assists, Bamba had a lot more trouble last year. The departure of his friend Nicolas Pépé at Arsenal, less convincing performances and an injury contracted in the European Under-21 Championship made him doubt. Without wanting to slam the door of the northern club.

He did not want to leave Lille this summer

“He confirmed to me that it was out of the question for him to leave the club without being able to perform again in the Lille jersey. It's very interesting for a coach to have a player giving you that kind of talk. He commands respect through the investment he has in his daily work. When he is invested as he is at the moment, he is a player who can take on a great dimension ”, rejoices Galtier.

A state of mind that allowed him to bounce back and assert himself after two days as the leader of the northern attack. A sector in which Losc has nevertheless strengthened this summer. But for now, neither Jonathan David nor Burak Yilmaz can adapt to their new colors. While waiting for them to find their feet, Bamba is showing them the way. Lack of confidence for an attacker is not inevitable.

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