LILLE NEWS

Ex-Tottenham player Bentaleb back training with Lille after cardiac arrest

Nabil Bentaleb, the former Tottenham player who suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest less than seven months ago, is back training with Lille

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edon Zhegrova - Not training with team yet Zhegrova (groin) is working on his reathletisation individually and has not yet returned to team training, coach Bruno Genesio confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Zhegrova sustained an adductor injury against Marseille before the winter break and is currently in the reathletisation phase. According to coach Bruno Genesio, he is progressing well, but remains unavailable for now. Mitchel Bakker, who has returned from suspension, or Osame Sahraoui are the main candidates to replace him on the right wing.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Training with team Mbappe (quadriceps) has resumed team training and is progressing in his recovery, according to the club.

Impact Mbappe has been sidelined since late September due to a quadriceps injury but has now returned to team training as he works toward full fitness. His return is expected to create healthy competition for Remy Cabella and Hakon Haraldsson in the playmaker role.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Suspension over Bakker served his one-match ban and is available for selection again.

Impact Bakker is no longer banned, having cleared his suspension due to yellow card accumulation. He has started in seven of his 15 appearances, seeing more of a rotational role, so he could see the start or find the bench in his return to play.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alexsandro Ribeiro - Leads defensive effort in draw Alexsandro had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nantes.

Impact Alexsandro led the Lille defense Saturday with four clearances. The towering central defender also added two tackles (one won) and a single block. Across Lille's 22 fixtures this season (all competitions), Alexsandro has made 20 appearances, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in each of those appearances. The defender has not scored a goal since the 2022/2023 Ligue 1 campaign, his first season with Lille.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Attempts 13 crosses in draw Cabella had four shots (two on goal), 13 crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nantes.

Impact Cabella led the Lille attack Saturday with 13 crosses (five accurate) as they earned played to an inconclusive 1-1 draw versus Nantes. In addition to his attacking contributions, the forward added four tackles (one won) and an interception to the defensive effort. Cabella's 13 crosses appear to be an anomaly as, entering Saturday's matchup, he had never attempted more than four crosses in a single fixture through 13 appearances (six starts).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - First goal of season Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nantes.

Impact Gudmundsson slotted home a rebound on the half-volley during the first half Saturday as Lille earned a share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate versus Nantes. In addition to his goal, the fullback poured in five attempted crosses (one accurate). Defensively, he added one tackle (one won), an interception and two clearances. Gudmundsson has never scored more than once in a single domestic campaign but remains a crucial part of Lille's plans, as evidenced by his 16 appearances (12 starts) through 16 Ligue 1 fixtures.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - One save in draw Chevalier recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nantes.

Impact Chevalier made a single save, one clearance and was beaten from the penalty spot Saturday during the second half of Lille's 1-1 draw versus Nantes. The young French keeper is in the midst of a six appearance (six start) streak, across all competitions, without recording a clean sheet. Over that span, he's made 16 saves and three clearances while conceding eight goals. Chevalier's next challenge is likely to come Friday when Lille travel to tussle with Auxerre who have managed four goals across their most recent five league fixtures.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Gomes - Unused off bench Angel (undisclosed) was unused off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nantes.

Impact Angel made his way back to the team sheet Saturday, ending a five-match absence due to an undisclosed issue. However, he would not see anytime, going unused the entire 90 minutes of play. He will hope to see time soon and return to his starting XI, as he started in 10 of his 13 appearances prior to his injury.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lille extends unbeaten run to 18 games after draw with lowly Nantes in Ligue 1

Lille has extended its unbeaten run to 18 matches overall after drawing at home with lowly Nantes 1-1 in Ligue 1

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ethan Mbappe - Expected to return in January Mbappe (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's match against Nantes but has started to train individually and is expected to return before the end of the month, according to Le Petit Li...

Impact Mbappe is not yet ready for a return but is seeing improvements, as he is now training individually. That said, he will hope to get back into team training soon, as the club does expect him back this month. That said, he will look to get back onto the team sheet within the next two weeks.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Out to face Nantes Zhergova is out for Saturday's match against Nantes due to adductor pain, according to manager Bruno Genesio, per Le Petit Lillois. "We decided to take the time so that he can rega...

Impact Zhergova is still being affected by his groin issues, leading him to miss yet another match despite returning to the starting XI last time out. It appears this is more cautious, with the club not wanting to further injure the attacker. That said, he hopes to only miss one game and return next contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Prolific Lille striker Jonathan David considering new contract offer

Jonathan David is considering a new contract from Lille and says his chances of staying at the French club are “50-50.”

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchel Bakker - Suspended for next match Bakker is suspended for Saturday's game against Nantes.

Impact Bakker will miss the game against Nantes due to an accumulation of cards, but the left wing-back should return to the squad when the team takes on Auxerre on Friday, Jan. 10. It remains to be seen if he'll start, though, as he's been alternating between the starting lineup and the bench all season long.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona back away from Jonathan David! Canada star comes off Barca's shortlist of successors to Robert Lewandowski | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly taken Lille and Canada star Jonathan David off their list of potential options to replace the ageing Robert Lewand...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Angel Gomes - Continues to work towards comeback Angel (undisclosed) was spotted in training on intensive runs with trainers, according to his club.

Impact Angel (undisclosed) is not expected to return before the winter break, though his recovery is reportedly progressing well. Ngal'ayel Mukau and Ayyoub Bouaddi have logged the most minutes in his absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Suspended via yellow cards Andre is set for a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Andre has picked up his third yellow card in the past few matches, now set to serve a one-match suspension due to the ban. This will force him to miss the Jan. 4 match against Nantes, with a return set for Jan. 12 against Auxerre. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Andre Gomes as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Four crosses in draw Gudmundsson recorded one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Marseille.

Impact Gudmundsson filled the stat sheet in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lille, tying for a team high with four crosses (one accurate) and recording a team high in tackles with four (three won). The fullback has appeared in each of Lille's most recent five fixtures (three starts) across all competitions. Over that span, he attempted seven crosses (one accurate) and four shots (three on goal), creating a single chance without recording a goal-contribution.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Instant impact off bench Cabella assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Marseille.

Impact Cabella entered the match Saturday versus Marseille with just nine minutes remaining before delivering the key cross from a dead ball opportunity to setup Lille's lone goal of the fixture. The attacking midfielder has been a rotational member of the Lille squad this season, making 13 league appearances (five starts) and assisting twice over that span. The veteran has continued to fall down the pecking order since his 32 appearances (28 starts) during the 2022/2023 Ligue 1 season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bafode Diakite - Late header rescues points Diakite scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Marseille. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Impact Diakite rose above the Marseille defense late into the second half Saturday to head home an in-swinging ball from a free kick and level the match at one, earning Lille a draw. In addition to his goal scoring contribution, the central defender contributed two interceptions and two clearances to the defensive effort. Diakite is a crucial member of Lille's starting XI, having made 21 appearances (20 starts) over the combined Ligue 1 and Champions League campaigns.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Three saves in draw Chevalier registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Marseille.

Impact Chevalier turned aside three of the four Marseille shots that troubled his goal frame Saturday as Lille conceded late in the second half of their 1-1 draw. Chevalier has not recorded a clean sheet over five successive appearances (five starts) across all competitions. Over those five appearances, Lille's young keeper has made 15 saves and two clearances while conceding seven goals. His next league test is likely to come Jan. 4 when Lille host relegation-battling Nantes.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lille extends unbeaten run to 16 matches after late draw with Marseille in Ligue 1

Marseille and Monaco have failed to put Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain under pressure

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edon Zhegrova - Returns to starting XI Zhegrova (rest) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Marseille.

Impact Zhegrova returns as expected after being rested in mid week against Sturm Graz. The attacker has one goal involvement and four shots over his last three Ligue 1 appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Back Saturday Zhegrova (rest) is available for Saturday's trip to Marseille, Le Petit Lillois reports.

Impact Zhegrova is back for Saturday's clash with Marseille after missing out against Sturm Graz. The attacking midfielder was dealing with a minor knock mid-week and is now fit once more and ready to return directly into the first team.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Out again Umtiti (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Marseille, Le Petit Lillois reports.

Impact Umtiti is set for another match on the sideline due to his ongoing knee injury. There's no exact timeline for his return, but there's a heavy doubt that he will be available immediately after the Christmas break.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE