Loïs Openda ends drought with first OL goal in Istanbul | OneFootball

Loïs Openda ended an eight-month barren run on Tuesday in Istanbul, opening his OL account against Fenerbahçe. The forward looked unfazed by the opposition throughout.

He also struck the post by a matter of centimetres, which would have capped a near-perfect night. Le Progres notes that his display underlined what he can bring leading the line.

On 20 December 2015, OL prepared for a Coupe de France tie with neighbours FC Saint-Cyr/Collonges, which ended 3-0. That same day, the Serie A clash between Juventus and AS Roma saw Openda deliver a 2-1 win for the Old Lady.

That marked the beginning of a drought that contributed to his slide down the Bianconeri hierarchy and a spell on the bench.

Ultimately, it opened the unexpected door for OL to secure a striker of this calibre on loan.

Source: Le Progres

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