Lens Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Przemyslaw Frankowski - Attempts nine crosses Frankowski had nine crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lorient.

Impact After the Lens team's last Champions League game, Frankowski sat out against Nantes and returned Saturday. Despite not logging an assist, which the wide midfielder recorded three of across his last four games in all competitions, he tallied a season high in crosses. Even during November, Frankowski's cross volume is expected to be high, resulting in multiple opportunities for him to continue his positive assist trend.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Danso - Four interceptions at Lorient Danso generated two tackles (two won), one clearance and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lorient. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Danso led Lens in interceptions Saturday. While he lacks upside offensively, the center-back has been a steady presence defensively. Danso logged six interceptions and won three tackles across Lens' last three away games, all of which have been clean sheets for Lens.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - Two-save clean sheet Samba had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lorient. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Lorient's offense was non-existent during the first half, as Samba underwent it unscathed without any shot on goal his way. Jean-Victor Makengo and Eli Junior Kroupi did get shots on goal during the second half, but Samba saved them both to get his third consecutive clean sheet in Ligue 1.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Said - Remains sidelined Said (thigh) will be out for Saturday's trip to Lorient, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Said will be back in training with the team Sunday, giving him a good chance to get back on the pitch before the Novemeber international break. Said could even potentially return as soon as a Nov. 8 trip to PSV, though a more likely return is Nov. 12 against Marseille.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Cortes - Assists off the bench against Nantes Cortes assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Nantes.

Impact Cortes replaced Florian Sotoca in the 84th minute and assisted Neil El Aynaoui in the 89th minute. This was his second appearance and his first goal involvement of the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Medina - Scores against Nantes Medina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Nantes.

Impact Medina scored in the 58th minute assisted by Florian Sotoca. This was his first goal of the season. He was fabulous defensively as he recorded five clearances and one tackle. He also managed to complete three dribbles. He has started eight of his nine apperances this season and has also assisted once.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neil El Aynaoui - Scores off the bench against Nantes El Aynaoui scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nantes.

Impact El Aynaoui replaced Andy Diouf in the 78th minute and scored in 89th minute assisted by Oscar Cortes. He recorded two tackles but also missed a big chance. This was his first goal involvement of the season in five apperances. He is also yet to start single match this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Sotoca - Nets two penalties against Nantes Sotoca scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Nantes.

Impact Sotoca netted a penalty in the 27th minute and also in the 72nd minute. He also assisted Facundo Medina in the 58th minute. He was also marvelous defensively as he managed two tackles, two clearances and one interception. He has now scored thrice and assisted four times in just 10 games this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - Keeps clean sheet against Nantes Samba made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Nantes.

Impact Samba made only one save. This was enough to keep his third clean sheet of the season. He has played 10 games this season and has made 26 saves while conceding 13 goals. He also has kept clean sheets against Le Havre and Strasbourg.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Said - Doubtful Saturday Said (thigh) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Nantes due to a minor thigh injury, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Said likely won't be risked for Saturday's clash though Haise didn't rule Said out from getting on the bench. With Elye Wahi fit once more Said's absence should be too much of an impact on the starting XI. If the injury is as minor as Lens suspect Said could be available as soon as a Nov. 4 trip to Lorient.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Pereira Da Costa - Set for two weeks out Costa (thigh) will miss two weeks with a thigh injury, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Costa made his return from an ankle injury during Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSV and now immediately finds himself on the sideline once more. It's a tough turn for the midfielder who now seems more likely to return to first team action after the November international break.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elye Wahi's equalizer salvages a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV in Champions League

Forward Elye Wahi has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lens vs. PSV: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 3

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brice Samba - Tough draw Tuesday Samba recorded one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Samba faced two shots and stopped just one of them during the draw Tuesday. The goalkeeper has been excellent in the Champions League, conceding just three times in three matches while stopping 12 shots. In domestic play Samba has just a single clean sheet despite making 25 saves in nine matches.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Sotoca - Quiet in draw Sotoca registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Sotoca wasn't at his best during Tuesday's draw, struggling to produce creatively and largely being shut down during the draw. The forward has still been productive in 2023/24, though he's yet to find his first Champions League goal contribution. Sotoca is up to one goal and three assists in nine starts in Ligue 1, while creating 23 chances in all competitions.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Fulgini - Takes three corners Fulgini had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Fulgini returned to the starting XI and returned to the top duty on corners and set pieces. The midfielder has seen some rotation, namely within Adrien Thomasson, but when Fulgini is on the pitch he should build a solid floor with set pieces. Fulgini has sent in 47 crosses in 12 matches in all competitions in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deiver Machado - Returns with big volume Machado had three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Machado missed one match while being rested after international duty and returned with some big volume moving forward. Machado is a consistent piece of the starting XI and a strong attacking wing-back in all competitions. That said Machado is still looking for his first assist despite scoring three goals in Ligue 1.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Frankowski - Assists in draw Frankowski assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Frankowski provided one assist, his second in three Champions League matches during Tuesday's draw. The wing-back is up to three goal contributions in his last four matches and is showing an impressive creative flair from both flanks. Frankowski is one of the first names on the team sheet with plenty of attacking upside in all competitions.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sepe Elye Wahi - Nets on return Elye Wahi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Wahi scored his second goal in his third Champions League match, netting the second-half equalizer. The forward is the top choice to lead the attack, taking a significant role after coming into Lens to replace the departing top scorer Lois Openda. Wahi's only limitation is the fact that he often comes off before 80 minutes.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deiver Machado - Starting against PSV Machado (rest) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSV.

Impact Machado was expected to play on Tuesday after only sitting out due to fatigue and followed through on that statement by making the starting XI. He is yet to miss a start in the UCL this season and should contribute a decent amount of crosses and tackles against PSV.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Sotoca - Sends five crosses Sotoca registered five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Le Havre.

Impact Sotoca has started all 11 matches for Lens this season, recording a goal and three assists on 27 shots (eight on target), 30 crosses (nine accurate) and 16 clearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Aguilar - Launches seven crosses Aguilar generated seven crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Le Havre.

Impact Aguilar recorded a season high of crosses, logging in 15 (four won) in the last five matches. This brings him to an average of four crosses per game.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Makes one tackles Guilavogui had one tackle (one won) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Le Havre.

Impact Guilavogui continues his bench role for the team, recording just one start in 10 appearances this season. He has scored two goal, both of them coming off the bench while totaling 11 shots (three accurate) thus far.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Gradit - Gets three clearances Gradit had three clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Le Havre.

Impact Gradit has recorded 16 clearances and 10 tackles (five won) in the last six matches. He's started all 10 matches played for the team this season, having been Lens' main defender since the 2020/21 campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Makes two crosses Friday Haidara registered two crosses (one accurate) and four clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Le Havre.

Impact Haidara was fit enough to start at center back Friday after missing the last four matches with a thigh injury. He's only started two of the four Ligue 1 games played as he will likely have to share playing time with Deiver Andres Machado.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Elye Wahi's equalizer salvages a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV in Champions League