“He’s got something special” – Slaven Bilic talks up the qualities of forgotten Super Eagles winger

The Nigeria worldwide is trying to get his profession again on monitor with the Hornets following a sluggish begin to life on Vicarage Highway

Watford FC supervisor Slaven Bilic has expressed confidence within the potential of Samuel Kalu to assist the Hornets in the course of the course of the marketing campaign.

Kalu made solely 4 appearances within the Premier League final time period for the Golden Boys after becoming a member of from Girondins Bordeaux.

The 25-year-old has additionally featured in simply 4 league video games this time period – all from the bench – as he goals to change into extra influential on the Championship aspect.

Kalu has loved extra recreation time underneath new Watford boss Bilic, and the Croatian tactician reveals he values the standard of the Nigerian winger.

“He’s a participant that has acquired greater than one thing,” stated Bilic, as per Watford Observer.

“He wasn’t match once we arrived, he nonetheless isn’t totally match, however he’s acquired one thing particular: a change of tempo, a change of path, good on the ball. His first contact and motion are good, he strikes a ball properly.

“He’s a really helpful participant and we predict quite a bit from him.”

Kalu, on the weekend, confirmed precisely why Slaven Bilic is relying on him.

The Nigerian playmaker was launched within the second half of Watford’s away conflict at Wigan, with the scores locked at 0-0.

However the former Bordeaux man’s contribution proved essential as Watford scored late by Joao Pedro to clinch back-to-back victory following their 4-0 defeat of Luton the earlier weekend.