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Oscar Cortes - Playing with youth team Cortes (rest) has played five times for the Lens B squad, including versus L'Aumone on Nov. 25.

Impact Cortes is just 20 years of age, so he figures to remain a fringe option for the senior team and is more likely to see the bulk of his minutes with the youth team. Still, the winger could earn the occasional call-up to provide some emergency depth support.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Cabot - Left out again Cabot (knee) has yet to get into the squad this season due to his long-term knee injury and won't be an option versus Montpellier on Friday.

Impact Cabot made just 11 appearances for the club last season, including five starts, in which he recorded one assist, 50 crosses (13 accurate) and 33 corners. Whenever the midfielder is cleared to play, he will likely need to make some appearances off the bench before he is truly in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sepe Elye Wahi - Set for return Wahi is set to return for Friday's trip to Montpellier after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Wahi served the one-match ban and is now eligible to return, where he could be headed straight back into the starting XI. Wesley Said got the start with Wahi on the sideline, but has largely been the backup, only playing when Wahi is unavailable.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Aguilar - Another assist Aguilar assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Lyon.

Impact Aguilar recorded an assist in his second consecutive league game and is now up to two assists and 14 chances created, through nine appearances for Lens, on the season. Aguilar also delivered one accurate cross and is up to nine accurate crosses on 32 tries. If he can maintain the attacking sense, Aguilar is on pace for his most goal contributions in a season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Said - Scores in start Said scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Lyon.

Impact Said registered his first start in the last three league games and made the most of it, scoring his third goal of the season, helping his side come out on top in a one-goal win. Said is also up to a total of 20 shots and 10 shots on target, through eight appearances on the year.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Frankowski - Scores twice to secure win Frankowski scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Lyon.

Impact Frankowski's first tally came off a penalty shot in the 52nd minute, while his second, and his team's third goal came in the 74th minute, with a shot from the left side of the box, following a cross. The goals marked the first of the season for Frankowski, and put him on pace to achieve a career-best season in terms of goal scoring.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Sotoca - Sent off with red card Sotoca generated four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Lyon. He was sent off with a straight red card in the 90th minute.

Impact Sotoca was an active participant in the offense, although fruitless, before being handed a red card for a foul in the 90th minute. The card marks the first red of the season for Sotoca, who also pushed himself to a total of 11 accurate crosses and 26 chances created, through 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - Concedes two in win Samba made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Lyon.

Impact Despite conceding the first goal of the match in just the 15th minute, Samba closed the door in the end, making a critical save in the 81st minute to preserve the lead for his side. This marks the second consecutive league game and fifth time this season that Samba made at least four saves in a league match. He is up to a total of 39 saves, compared to 15 goals against, through 14 league appearances on the year.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deiver Machado - Starting against Lyon Machado (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Lyon.

Impact Machado returns from a groin injury which kept him out of the last Ligue 1 match and saw him play 45 minutes against Arsenal. The wide midfielder has three goals in Ligue 1 while taking just eight shots, crossing 15 times and creating eight chances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Medina - Ready for Lyon clash Medina (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lyon.

Impact Medina is good to go after being a doubt in the buildup with a knee injury. The defender has started all but two matches in all competitions for Lens helping his club keep five Ligue 1 clean sheets.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Medina - Dealing with knee pain Medina (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Lyon, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Medina is a serious doubt for Saturday's match after coming off with knee pain last time out. The defender played just 45 minutes before coming off last time out and is now a worry with a knee injury. It appears to simply be soreness so the hope is that this isn't a long-term problem for Medina.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deiver Machado - Doubtful once more Machado (groin) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Lyon, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Machado will be a doubt for Saturday's clash due to the groin injury. The midfielder returned in the Champions League but apparently aggravated his injury to a minor extent. If he's fit the hope would be that Machado can make his return to the starting XI.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - Woeful day in net Samba made two saves and allowed six goals in Wednesday's 6-0 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Samba could not have drawn up a worse result on Wednesday, letting in six goals while only making two saves. The keeper was not at his best, but the deficit was not completely his fault, as the defense was overrun by the pace of Arsenal's attack for most of the match. He will look to recover in his final match in the competition as Lens hosts Sevilla in their closing match.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal has 6 different scorers in a 6-0 win over Lens to advance to round of 16 in Champions League

Arsenal had six different scorers in a 6-0 rout of Lens on Wednesday that secured a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Arsenal has 6 different scorers in a 6-0 win over Lens to advance to round of 16 in Champions League

Arsenal had six different scorers in a 6-0 rout of Lens that has clinched the English team a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League as a group winner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Diouf - Unused again Diouf went unused on the bench during Wednesday's 6-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Diouf's disappointing campaign continues and is showing no signs of letting up. The midfielder opened the season as a consistent starter and has now fallen out of contention entirely making just one, five-minute appearance in the last four matches. It appears with the poor star Lens are suffering through it is Diouf who will bear the brunt of the blame and seems to be out of favor once more.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Handed start Mendy had three crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 6-0 loss versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Mendy was back in the starting XI on Wednesday, though it went about as poorly as possible. The midfielder struggled to slow down the Arsenal attack and was left standing by the wayside as the Gunners absolutely ripped the defense to shreds. Mendy will hope for easier days ahead back in Ligue 1 action.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Subbed on, then removed with injury Guilavogui was injured and subbed out in the 76th minute of Saturday's 3-0 victory against Clermont Foot, per Lensois.

Impact Guilavogui has only been a bench option for the team this season, only starting twice in 16 matches in all competitions. Since he is suspended for Wednesday's UCL clash with Arsenal, the forward is expected to get extra time to recover as he is currently listed as questionable for Saturday's match versus Lyon.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deiver Machado - Traveling Wednesday Machado (groin) is in the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal, Lens announced.

Impact Machado was a doubt for Wednesday's match but is included in the traveling squad. It's not clear if he will actually be selected for the matchday squad, but the fact he's even traveling is a great sign. If Machado can go he could take a starting role from Ruben Aguilar.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Cortes - Still sidelined Cortes (rest) is out for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal, Lens announced.

Impact Cortes remains out for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal due to a nagging injury he is still recovering from. The forward will hope to make his return in Ligue 1 action for a Saturday clash with Lyon, though it's not clear if he will be deemed fit for that match.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Sotoca - Assists in Saturday's win Sotoca assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Clermont Foot.

Impact Sotoca recorded his fifth assist of the season Saturday as he set up Wesley Said's goal in the 82nd minute which took the 3-0 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match as he played as a substitute for the first time this season after starting all 16 of his side's matches previously.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Aguilar - Assists opener Saturday Aguilar assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Clermont Foot.

Impact Aguilar recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Elye Wahi's header in the 11th minute to take the early 1-0 lead. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet -- something he has done in each of his last four starts -- as he contributed one tackle and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Said - Scores off bench in win Said scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Clermont Foot.

Impact Said scored just six minutes after coming onto the pitch Saturday, a strike in the 82nd minute set up by Florian Sotoca. It marked his second goal of the season and his first since Sept. 24.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Thomasson - Scores first league goal Thomasson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Clermont Foot.

Impact Thomasson scored his first domestic goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted outside the box strike in the 50th minute. It came on one of his two shots in the match, and he also created two chances and recorded one inaccurate cross before being subbed off in the 67th minute. His next match is Wednesday at Arsenal in the Champions League, a team he scored against earlier in the season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE