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LILLE 5-4-2 · 4TH IN LIGUE 1 · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS
5-4-2 · 4TH IN LIGUE 1 · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS
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Lucas Chevalier - Gives up two goals Sunday Chevalier recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Nice.
Impact Chevalier gave up two goals in the second half, but there wasn't much he could've done in both sequences. He's failed to keep a clean sheet in four of his last five appearances between the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchel Bakker - Scores with lone shot in draw Bakker scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.
Impact Bakker didn't do much throughout the entire game, but he didn't waste the lone chance he had and buried an unstoppable shot from inside the box to give Lille a 2-1 advantage in the second half. Bakker has two goals this season -- both have come across his last four Ligue 1 appearances.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Benjamin Andre - Assists in draw Sunday Andre assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.
Impact Andre could've scored a goal, but his shot from close range bounced off the posts and straight back at him. The central midfielder didn't test his luck again, however, and he set up Mitchell Bakker, who unleashed a thunderous effort to find the back of the net. Andre tends to get forward often despite being a central midfielder but is not known for racking up too many shots or goal contributions. In fact, this was his first assist of the 2024/25 campaign between the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Alexsandro Ribeiro - Sets up goal Sunday Alexsandro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.
Impact The center-back set up the team's first goal with a great pass from the back, though, to be fair, Matias Fernandez-Pardo deserves credit for the goal since he advanced nearly 50 yards with the ball before unleashing a shot past Marcin Bulka. Don't expect Alexsandro to contribute too much on offense going forward, as most of his value should be tied to defensive stats.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ngal'ayel Mukau - Earns suspension Mukau is suspended for Sunday's clash with Rennes due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Mukau will miss Sunday's clash with Rennes, the first match out of the break, due to yellow card accumulation. The midfielder's first chance to get back on the pitch will be a Dec. 1 trip to Montpellier back in Ligue 1 action.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Ismaily - Not in Sunday's squad Ismaily (knee) is not in the squad to face Nice on Sunday.
Impact Ismaily was expected to return, but ultimately misses out on Sunday's squad as he continues to nurse a knee injury suffered during the opening match of the season. The fullback seems close to a return as he'll likely be back in some capacity following the international break.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Remy Cabella - Bench option Sunday Cabella (undisclosed) is in the squad for Sunday's trip to Nice.
Impact Cabella returns after missing Lille's last three matches in all competitions through injury. The midfielder has been a sporadic starter starter this season when fit.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ismaily - Available Sunday Ismaily (knee) is back in training ahead of Sunday's trip to Nice, Le Petit Lillois reports.
Impact Ismaily suffered a knee injury early in the season and was originally targeting a return after the November international break. In a minor surprise he appears to be recovering ahead of schedule. The defender should be an option for Sunday's clash with Nice, though he may not be ready for any significant minutes.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Remy Cabella - Back in training Cabella (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Sunday's trip to Nice.
Impact Cabella returned to training ahead of the clash with Nice, and is expected to be available. This comes after he started ramping up his running throughout the week. The midfielder has missed three matches with the injury, but seems set to return before the break.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE
Lucas Chevalier - Stellar in draw Chevalier saved two shots but did fail to stop a penalty in Lille's 1-1 draw against Juventus in Champions League action Tuesday.
Impact It's hard to blame Chevalier for not stopping a penalty, and he didn't really have much to do in a sloppy offensive performance from Juventus. His next outing should be strong, as he faces a Nice side which has scored multiple goals in a game just once since September 20.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Edon Zhegrova - Logs assist Zhegrova provided an assist in Lille's 1-1 draw with Juventus Tuesday in Champions League action. He also logged three shots (two on target).
Impact Zhegrova was one of the few bright spots for Lille in Tuesday's contest, pushing the attack forward almost singlehandedly. Nice will provide a challenge next Sunday, as they have not allowed multiple goals in a match since September 14 across all competitions.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan David - Scores first goal of contest David tallied the opening goal in Lille's 1-1 draw against Juventus. He finished with two shots (one on target).
Impact David continued his recent hot streak with yet another goal, making it five across the last four matches in all competitions. It'll be tough for him to keep this going against Nice Sunday, as the side has only surrendered nine goals in 10 league games.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Even though we lost each time" - Lille defender opens up on facing Lionel Messi at PSG in Ligue 1 days. Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson has shed light on his experience facing Lionel Messi in Ligue 1.
NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Lucas Chevalier - Concedes late goal in draw Chevalier made two saves and conceded one goal during Friday's 1-1 draw against Lyon.
Impact Chevalier made a pair of nice interventions and looked on verge of getting his fifth clean sheet in seven games but then came Malick Fofana to ruin his plans with a beautiful volley off a cross from the right and draw things level at 1-1 deep into second half's stoppage time. With just four goals allowed over his last eight starts in all competitions, Chevalier is consolidating himself as one of the most promising goalkeepers in Europe.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Edon Zhegrova - Active display in draw Zhegrova had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 1-1 draw against Lyon.
Impact Zhegrova was once again one of Lille's biggest sources of playmaking from the right flank and also had his share of shots attempted, but wasn't able to help his team to obtain the final product. Despite the lack of goals and assists, the winger is still a decent fantasy performer due to his role on set pieces and his ability to rack up crosses regardless of the matchup.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchel Bakker - Plays briefly off bench in return Bakker (abdomen) sent in two inaccurate crosses after coming off the bench during Friday's 1-1 draw against Lyon.
Impact Bakker made his return after missing the previous two games, being brought as part of a double substitution in the 81st minute. The full-back couldn't provide anything substantial but the most important news is that he didn't experience a setback and that means he'll be ready to get more playing time during upcoming matches.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan David - Scores again versus Lyon David scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and suffered two fouls during Friday's 1-1 draw against Lyon.
Impact David just can't stop scoring as he found the back the net for the third consecutive game in all competitions, this time benefiting from a huge giveaway from the opposing defense to open the scoring in the 17th minute. That's now nine goals over the last eight appearances for the striker, who will try to keep it up during Tuesday's UCL clash against Juventus.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Gomes - Picks up injury Gomes has suffered an injury and is questionable for Sunday's match against Nice, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Andre is also injured, even if he is not qualified for UEFA."
Impact Gomes missed out over the weekend, with the midfielder suffering an undisclosed injury. Not much more is known about the injury, as he will just hope to be fit for Sunday. Ngal'ayel Makau is his likely replacement if he continues on the sidelines.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ousmane Toure - Out Tuesday vs. Juventus Toure (undisclosed) is injured and won't play in Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus, manager Bruno Genesio told media Monday.
Impact Lille will be extremely shorthanded regarding their defensive depth Tuesday, as Toure joins a list of other defenders that won't be featuring against the Old Lady. The list includes Thomas Meunier (undisclosed), Samuel Umtiti (knee), Ismaily (knee), Rafael Fernandes (undisclosed) and Tiago Santos (knee). That said, even if healthy, Toure wouldn't have been expected to play a big role Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Remy Cabella - Out for Tuesday Cabella (undisclosed) is injured and won't play in Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus, manager Bruno Genesio told media Monday.
Impact Cabella missed the last two Ligue 1 matches, against Lens and Lyon, and this clash against Juventus comes too soon for him. It's unclear if the playmaker will recover in time to face Nice on Sunday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's out until after the November international break.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Meunier - Won't play vs. Juventus Meunier (undisclosed) is injured and won't play in Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus, manager Bruno Genesio told media Monday.
Impact Meunier is one of several Lille players who won't be available for Tuesday's clash, although the full extent of the injury hasn't been completely revealed. Given that Lille are also missing players such as Samuel Umtiti (knee), Ismaily (knee), Rafael Fernandes (undisclosed) and Tiago Santos (knee), expect the French club to be quite thin in terms of defensive depth to host the Serie A giants.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Alexsandro Ribeiro - Back from ban Alexsandro is no longer banned and is eligible for the club's next match.
Impact Alexsandro is set to return in the club's next match, with the defender having served his one-match ban. He had started in all but one match leading up to his injury, so the defender should return to the starting XI in the club's next contest.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
