Tuesday, 15th July, 2014
Lille coach Rene Girard has admitted he is unsure whether he will be able to call upon Salomon Kalou for the upcoming season, amid the Ivorian striker being linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.
Kalou was prolific in Ligue 1 for Girard's men last term, hitting the back of the net 16 times in 38 Ligue 1 games. However, the former Chelsea man may not remain with Lille for 2014/15.
Asked about Kalou's future at a press conference earlier today, Girard promised Divock Origi, who has also been linked with leaving, will still be at Lille, while conceding the Ivorian could go.
"Divock Origi will be here this season", he said.
"With regards to Salomon Kalou, it is less certain.
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"But for now, he is at Lille."
Kalou left Chelsea for Lille in 2012, basking in the glow of Champions League success with the Blues.
The 28-year-old scored 16 goals in all competitions in his debut campaign with the northern France club, then hitting 18 last term.
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