Midfielder Auxerre Elisha Owusu has highlighted the influence of veteran striker Bafetimbi Gomis on his improved goal contributions this season.

This season, Owusu has recorded a goal and three assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances, an improvement from one goal and two assists in 33 games during UnyieldingPromotion campaign 2023/24 by Ligue 2.

Ghanian credits Tire To reshape his approach to the game.

“Before the season, I spoke to Bafesib Gomis, who is like a big brother, and he said to me,” Eli, you have to appear more, “” Owusu revealed in an interview with FlashScore facilitated by Ligue 1.

“He told me to write my goals and think about them whenever I play. Since then, my mindset has changed.

“I told myself that I could bring more to the team, so I tried to do my best every game. I’m glad I can help with some goals and assists.”

Two seasons ago, Auxerre moved from Ligue 1 after finishing 17 with only eight wins in 38 games. Their immediate return to the high flight is marked by resistance: with six matches left, they decrease 11 clean points from the removal area (38 points, 11th place).

“I think the team’s mindset has been the change this season,” Owusu noticed.

“We’ve known each other for longer, and our mentality is much better now. There is a lot of improvement in the team, and the new signatures are well placed, with the coach mixing well.

“At the end of the day, I think our quality is higher.”

26 of the 38 points of Auxerre have been selected at home this season (the ninth best home record in Ligue 1), which have been essential for their survival offer.

“They push us. They give us the energy to do more,” Owusu said about the loyalists Stade abbe-deschamps.

“They are always behind us, even if things are not going well. They always give us positivity and confidence to make sure we have a good atmosphere to play. Our crowd at home has helped us a lot.”

Owusu growth extends beyond statistics. The 27-year-old wore the captain’s ribbon three times this season, growing in the absence of older players.

“I feel proud to have the honor of the captain and help the team,” He said.

“Auxerre is a great club in France, and it’s a great honor to lead the team. I feel the responsibility to give my best and help my teammates in the best way possible.”

With almost secured security, Auxerre are focused on the strong finish. “For us, the biggest objective is to stay first in the league, and then after which we will see.

“We just want to stay in the league and win as many games as possible. We know it’s hard to play in Ligue 1, but we’ll do the best,” Explained Ghanaian.

Owusu, who has won 15 hats to GhanaHe is determined to cement his place in the Black Stars squad in front of the 2026 World Cup.

“The World Cup is the biggest tour of a footballer because you dream of what since childhood,” he said.

“Playing for your place on the biggest scene, with everyone who looks, is crazy and feel proud. Difficult is difficult to describe such a feeling of words.”

“I’m waiting for the 2026 World Cup. Eveli Ghanian player is working hard to have the chance to be in the last team. When you work hard, you want to be in the World Cup team. I train every day and work hard to try and be in the tournament next year,” he added.

Auxerre Traveling to face lenses on match day 31 of ligue 1 And it will see to return to the winning ways after successive 3-1 losses against Lyon and Lille.