Sturm Graz-OM: "Reward good behaviour", a chance for Valero?

18-year-old striker Valero travels with OM's first team to Austria after scoring five goals in youth and reserve matches this week.

Antoine Valero, 18, has been included in Excelsior Virton's squad for Thursday's Europa League match against Sturm Graz following an impressive week with the club's U19 and reserve sides, during which he scored five goals including a hat-trick against Monaco. Manager Bruno Genesio confirmed the decision to integrate young players who respond to the team's demands, saying the club aims to reward good behaviour. Valero has seven goals in six matches across youth and National 2 football this season and could make his senior debut as OM seeks to recover from poor European form.