Lens Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Angelo Fulgini - Nets against Sevilla Fulgini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Fulgini scored in the 24th minute on his Champions League debut. He also recorded the most crosses in his team and made one tackle and one clearance. He is yet to score in the Ligue 1 but has assisted once in five games. He was replaced by Adrien Thomasson in the 76th minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - Concedes to Sevilla Samba made five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th minute.

Impact Samba made five saves and one clearance on his Champions League debut but conceded an early goal to Lucas Ocampos in the ninth minute. He has made 16 saves in five games in Ligue 1 this season but has conceded 11 goals. He will face a tough task in the next Champions League fixture against Arsenal.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla vs. Lens: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 1

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sevilla held by Lens 1-1 at home in group stage of Champions League

Sevilla couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw with Lens in their opening match of Group B in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deiver Machado - Busy defensively Machado made six clearances and five tackles during Wednesday's one-all draw with Sevilla.

Impact Machado had plenty to do behind the ball during Wednesday's draw, piling on plenty of defensive work. The wing-back has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and opened the season with a pair of goals. That sort of goal-scoring isn't likely to continue but Machado has been a consistent producer in all competitions for defensive and crossing volume.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Out against Sevilla Mendy (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Mendy will be making his return to the pitch after being named to the starting XI for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Sevilla. It is the midfielder's debut for the club, being his first appearance since signing with the club in early September. He will add some much-needed depth to the midfield for Lens and will try to be a mainstay in the starting lineup after starting today.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Thomasson - Three interceptions against Metz Thomasson had three interceptions in a 1-0 defeat to Metz on Saturday.

Impact Thomasson had a decent day for the home team. The 29-year-old made three interceptions. Other than that, Thomasson provided a couple of key passes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faitout Maouassa - One shot off bench against Metz Maouassa had one shot in a 1-0 defeat to Metz on Saturday.

Impact Maouassa had little impact on the match. The 25-year-old came as a substitute in the 62nd minute and his most notable contribution was having a solitary shot which was on target. Other than that, she provided a key pass.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Fulgini - Six shots against Metz Fulgini had six shots in a 1-0 defeat to Metz on Saturday.

Impact Fulgini had a decent day for the losing side. The 27-year-old had six shots and one was on target. Other than that, Fulgini provided three key passes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sepe Elye Wahi - Three shots against Metz Wahi had three shots in a 1-0 defeat to Metz on Saturday.

Impact Wahi had a decent day for the hosts. The 20-year-old had three shots and two were on target. Other than that, Wahi also won an aerial duel.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Samba - One save against Metz Samba made one save in a 1-0 defeat to Metz on Saturday.

Impact Samba had an average day for the home team. The 29-year-old made a save but conceded a goal as well. It was the fifth consecutive match in the league competition where Samba failed to keep a clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Thomasson - Creates two chances Thomasson created two chances and shot twice during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Metz.

Impact Thomasson had another busy performance but is still looking for his first Ligue 1 goal contribution of 2023/24. The forward has returned directly into his significant role in the starting XI and should continue as one of the most consistent pieces of the Lens attack.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Makes squad debut Mendy (undisclosed) was called up for Wednesday's UCL matchup with Sevilla.

Impact Mendy joined the club from Leicester City this offseason and looks to be closing in on his Lens debut. Given his extended layoff, the midfielder may have to come off the bench initially but figures to be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI sooner rather than later.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Called up against Sevilla Haidara (undisclosed) was included in the traveling squad to face Sevilla on Wednesday.

Impact Haidara has started just once in four appearances for the club this season, so he is far from a lock for the starting XI even if deemed fully fit. In that lone start, the defender was forced off at halftime due to his undisclosed injury. If he does start, if could see Ruben Aguilar relegated to a spot on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Medina - Available once more Medina served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is eligible to return.

Impact Medina picked up the ban after seeing three yellow cards in the opening four matches in Ligue 1. The center-back started all four matches to open the season and should return directly into the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Toulouse. Medina is also set for a role Wednesday during a Champions League trip to Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neil El Aynaoui - Suspension served El Aynaoui finished serving a five-match ban and is eligible to return for Wednesday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact El Aynaoui picked up the five-match ban before making the switch to Lens. The midfielder is now eligible to return and could be back on the pitch in Ligue 1 for Sunday's clash with Toulouse. El Aynaoui is also fully rested and could be given his debut in the Champions League against Sevilla on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Aguilar - Makes club debut Aguilar (groin) featured in the starting XI against Metz on Saturday.

Impact Aguilar was making his first appearance for Lens after having secured his transfer from Monaco. The midfielder went 62 minutes before being replaced by a healthy Przemyslaw Frankowski. With both players fit, Aguilar is far from a lock for the starting XI and could be forced to watch from the bench periodically.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Left out Saturday Haidara (undisclosed) was unavailable versus Metz on Saturday, raising doubt regarding his status against Sevilla on Wednesday.

Impact Haidara has started just once in four matches this season, including being an unused substitute once, so he may not have featured in the starting XI even if deemed fully fit. Even when he does start, the defender won't offer much in the way of offensive upside and will generally compile mostly defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Diouf - Makes 18-minute appearance Diouf (groin) played 18 minutes as a substitute versus Metz on Saturday, recording one shot (on target) and one cross (zero accurate).

Impact Diouf has featured in three of his five outings for the club to open the season in which he recorded seven shots (three on target), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners. While Diouf has come off the bench in the last two contests, he should be in contention to feature versus Sevilla on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Frankowski - Records six crosses Frankowski (groin) registered six crosses (three accurate), two corners and three chances created in 28 minutes versus Metz on Saturday.

Impact Frankowski was back in the squad after missing just one match due to his groin problem. Prior to his absence, the midfielder had started the firs three matches of the campaign and should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI heading into Wednesday's UCL match-up with Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Questionable against Metz Mendy (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Metz, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Mendy is uncertain for Saturday's match with Metz. The midfielder joined Lens during the international break as a free agent and is a doubt to make his debut Saturday. It's possible he simply isn't up to match speed yet, if Mendy doesn't player Saturday he could make his debut during a Wednesday clash with Sevilla in the Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Game time call Haidara is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Metz, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Haidara's status is unclear Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. The defender started the final match before the international break so it's not clear if Haidara's injury is something new he picked up during the break or an injury he's been nursing since the season began.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Diouf - Status uncertain Diouf (undisclosed) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Metz, according to manager Frank Haise.

Impact Diouf struggled with a groin injury in the final match before the international break but still played off the bench. It's unclear if the injury Diouf is struggling with is still related to his groin or is a new injury he picked up during the international break.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Frankowski - Expected to return Frankowski (groin) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Metz, according to manager Franck Haise.

Impact Frankowski trained throughout the international break and is expected to return. The wide midfielder started all three matches before picking up the injury and could be a candidate to return directly to the starting XI if deemed fully fit for Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Medina - Set for suspension Medina is suspended for Saturday's clash with Metz due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Medina will be on the sideline Saturday after reaching the limit for yellow cards. It's a major blow for Lens as Medina has played every minute up until this point. Bafode Diakite is one likely replacement in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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