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Kalala: 'Just have to take it on the chin because these things happen in footbal : Rotherham United
Southend United's Jean-Paul Kalala has a good chance of returning to first team action at the weekend against the Millers with fellow midfielder Anthony Grant out suspended. Kalala: 'I’ve prepared the right way so if he does select me then I’m ready' One part of the field that Blues boss Paul Sturrock is blessed with alternatives is the midfield, and with Anthony Grant suspended with a one-match ban after receiving five yellow cards, and Lee Sawyer still out injured, Jean-Paul Kalala has been putting his case forward for a recall ahead of other members of Luggy's squad such as Ryan Leonard. Kalala said www.echo-news.co.uk:“I’ve played plenty of times in this league and I know the qualities I have, so I’m confident in my ability and I’m ready for the next opportunity that comes my way. Being left out doesn’t knock that confidence and you just have to take it on the chin because these things happen in football. There are a few players who the manager could decide to bring in at the weekend and whoever he picks will want to keep their place in their team. I’m no different and I just have to make sure I’ve prepared the right way so if he does select me then I’m ready.” Good luck JP. The Kalala Files Personal information Full name Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala Date of birth 16 February 1982 (1982-02-16) (age 29) Place of birth Lubumbashi, Zaire Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Southend United Number 19 Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1999–2003 Nice B 118 (3) 2003–2005 Nice 2 (0) 2005–2006 Grimsby Town 21 (5) 2006–2007 Yeovil Town 38 (1) 2007–2009 Oldham Athletic 20 (0) 2008–2009 → Grimsby Town (loan) 21 (2) 2009–2011 Yeovil Town 49 (1) 2011 Bristol Rovers 11 (0) 2011– Southend United 5 (0) National team‡ 2002-2006 Congo DR 7 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:51, 31 January 2008 (UTC) (Player info supplied by Wikipedai, for the full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Kalala)