MICHAEL Obafemi is hoping to grab goals and bring his authentic “chill” to the Millwall dressing room to help get results.
The striker signed on loan from Burnley last month as he looks to get back on track after an injury-hit campaign.
Goals have been a struggle for the Lions throughout this season with only four teams registering fewer than their 30 goals in 30 league games.
But Obafemi, 23, is hopeful he can bring more firepower to the Millwall attack – and some more fun to the changing room.
He told NewsAtDen: “I’m a bit chilled. The old me was a bit chaotic but I’m a bit more chilled now and but still bubbly at the same time, always smiling, like to have a laugh. I think I make people laugh, I think so, I don’t really know.
“The Millwall changing room is bubbly. Everyone gets on with everyone, there’s no real cliques. Everyone’s just laughing and having fun. And I’m happy to add to that as well now that I’m here.”
Partially down to injury Obafemi only managed 18 minutes in the Premier League this season, coming off the bench to face Arsenal and Sheffield United for Burnley.
He is determined to get back up to speed in the Championship and remind everyone what he can do.
“The main for me was getting game time and playing football,” he said. “And with my attributes, I feel like I can help the team. I spoke to the manager before I came and he said I could help him and he could help me.
“That’s the aim for me. Staying fit and getting minutes.
“I would say I’m explosive, powerful and fast. Those are my main attributes. But I can also link-up play as well and get others involved. I’m always confident in myself and my ability and what I can bring to a team.”
Fitness will be a big factor in whether this loan moves proves successful for both parties. Obafemi managed just thirteen minutes on his debut against Preston and then 45 minutes against Hull last Saturday. He has not completed 90 minutes at club level since October 2022 when he was still a Swansea City player.
He said: “I’ve set myself personal goals but I need to make sure I’m 100 per cent fit, because when I’m 100 per cent fit, I can affect the team.”
Asked if he will be fit to play a bigger role against Coventry City on Sunday, the striker smiled and said: “You’ll need to talk to Joe Edwards for that one! But yeah I’m looking forward to the game and we’ve got a full week to build and prepare for it.”
