JONATHAN BAMBA NEWS

Creates three chances for win Bamba had two shots (off target), three chances created, six crosses (four accurate), two dribbles and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Bordeaux.

Impact Bamba remains fairly active of late and has now mounted one assist, four shots, seven chances created, 22 crosses and eight fouls drawn over his past five matches alone and seems to be finally close to his optimal form this campaign after missing a big chunk of the beginning of the campaign.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two dribbles in draw Bamba had two dribbles, three fouls drawn and two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Bamba was a bit quiet in his return from suspension and hasn't had a shot on target in four straight matches now. He's been productive in other ways however in that span after racking up one assist on four chances created, 16 crosses, eight fouls drawn and four tackles. Set pieces also boost his numbers at times.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona faces Champions League elimination

The final round of matches in the Champions League's group stage sees Barcelona facing the possibility of not advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in 18 seasons

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Wolfsburg Bamba will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against Wolfsburg with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Bamba picked up his third yellow card of the Champions League campaign against Salzburg in Matchday 5, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's game. Yusuf Yazici could replace him on the left wing as Timothy Weah (undisclosed) is also out injured.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Weah set to miss Champions League game due to thigh injury

American forward Timothy Weah is set to miss Lille’s crucial Champions League group match at Wolfsburg after picking up a thigh injury

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes one shot versus Rennes Bamba had one shot (off target), three fouls drawn, two tackles (both won) and five dispossessions in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rennes.

Impact Bamba was a bit quiet in this one but has been in a lot better form of late with one assist on six chances created and seven crosses along with three shots over his previous four starts alone.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Nantes Bamba provided an assist in a 1-1 stalemate against Nantes on Saturday.

Impact Bamba had a decent outing for the hosts. The 25-year-od provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match. Other than that, Bamba also completed four dribbles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bottom side Metz stuns Nice 1-0 in French league

Bottom side Metz has stunned second-placed Nice 1-0 in the French league

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in UCL win Bamba had one shot (on target), two chances created, three crosses (two accurate), three dribbles, three fouls drawn, two corners and a yellow card in Tuesday's 1-0 win over RB Sal...

Impact Bamba was really impressive here delivering one of his best performances this season. He's still looking for his first goal or assist of the campaign but has now taken at least one shot in six of his past seven affairs while racking up four chances created and four crosses in last three fixtures.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David scores as Lille beats Salzburg in Champions League

In-form Canada striker Jonathan David scored a 12th goal this season as Lille beat Salzburg 1-0 in the Champions League to claim the top spot in their group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In starting XI for UCL matchup Bamba (ankle) will be in the starting XI against RB Salzburg on Tuesday.

Impact Bamba returns after just one match on the sidelines due to his ankle problem. Injuries have limited the midfielder to just 11 appearances this season in which he has recorded 13 shots (four on target), 16 crosses (eight accurate) and seven corners.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Monaco Bamba is dealing with an ankle issue and is ruled out for Friday's match versus Monaco, L'Equipe reports.

Impact It sounds like Bamba's problem is more of a knock rather than an actual injury and he could be back as soon as next week. Jonathan David and Timothy Weah are also questionable and Yusuf Yazici could be poised for a start on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw to Angers Bamba had one shot (off target), two dribbles and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Angers.

Impact Bamba delivered another subpar display here and continues to disappoint fantasy owners this season. He's had merely one shot on target and four chances created over his past six starts and could soon start losing playing time if doesn't improve rapidly.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five dribbles in UCL victory Bamba had one shot (on target), five dribbles, two aerials won, three fouls drawn, two tackles (both won) and a yellow card in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Bamba had a solid display here and turned in an excellent all around stat line. He's surprisingly without a goal or an assist still but has played a little better over the past two fixtures and may be slowly returning to form.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss to PSG Bamba had one dispossession and 31 passes completed in Friday's 2-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Bamba was awfully quiet statistically and shockingly delivered almost nothing despite a solid 89-minute shift. He remains far from his best form and is hard to be trusted in fantasy formats at the moment.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lille heads to Paris to face PSG in French league

Defending champion Lille is trying just to stay in the top half of the standings instead of challenging at the top of the French league

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays off bench Saturday Bamba played 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Brest.

Impact Bamba is still struggling to regain his optimal form after returning from an injury recently and was given a breather here. He's still to score or assist this season and unless he can find his shoes back again he may have more of those reserve appearances with Timothy Weah playing lights out of late.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three dribbles in UCL draw Bamba hadone shot (off target), one chance created and three dribbles in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Sevilla.

Impact Bamba is still to make some impression after returning from his injury. In three starts since his return he's failed to take even one shot on target while only adding two chances created and two crosses and is still looking for his first goal or assist this term.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in defeat Bamba had three shots (off target), two fouls drawn, two aerials won and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Clermont Foot.

Impact Bamba is seemingly still gaining his optimal form after missing more than a month with an injury and has been a bit ineffective in second consecutive start after returning from his issue. He's still looking for his first goal or assist this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in start after injury Bamba had one chance created, two interceptions and three fouls drawn in Sunday's 2-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Bamba finally returned to the starting lineup for first time since mid-August after missing out seven matches. He was clearly still not at full speed and turned in a quiet night here but should be much closer to optimal form after the break with another fortnight before his next affair.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes group for Wednesday Bamba (thigh) is in the group list for Wednesday's trip to Salzburg.

Impact Bamba has been out since Aug. 21 because of a thigh injury, but it looks like he's an option again. He's unlikely to start Wednesday given his absence, but his return to the squad is a definite boost after he started the first three matches of the season on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea opens title defense in Champions League

Chelsea opens its title defense in the Champions League against Zenit St. Petersburg

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to deal with thigh injury Bamba has missed the last two matches with a thigh injury and doesn't have a timeline to return.

Impact Bamba started the first three matches of the season and then suffered an injury in the Aug. 21 contest. There hasn't been a ton of info about a possible return, but until he's ready to return, Angel Gomes is expected to continue playing on the wing.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Jonathan Bamba, Ligue 1 winner with Lille, linked with big-money MLS move | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report A report out of France is linking Lille winger Jonathan Mamba with a move to the United States, with an MLS...

JUNE 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Galtier and Fonte's leadership helped Lille to beat the odds

When Lille won 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain last month coach Christophe Galtier calmly walked into the visitors’ changing room

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS