Lille Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Jonathan David - Gets rested midweek David played 33 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Reims.

Impact On a short week and a bit out of form David was given a breather here but should be right back leading the line over the weekend. He hasn't scored in seven straight appearances and remains with just one score since the turn of the year.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xeka - Still out against Reims Xeka (undisclosed) will not be in the match-day squad versus Reims on Wednesday.

Impact Xeka was listed on the 20-man traveling squad, so there was some expectation he would be available. In his last five appearances (all starts), the defensive midfielder recorded one goal on eight shots (one on target), nine tackles (two won) and six interceptions. Given his limited offensive upside, Xeka is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value even once cleared to return.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Suspended for two matches Djalo is suspended for the next two matches returning on May 1 versus Troyes.

Impact Djalo's absence will be a massive blow here with Sven Botman still injured. With no other true center-back alongside Jose Fonte Lille may have to reshuffle the back line or if Xeka is ready for a start he could slide back with Amadou Onana starting in midfield.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Could feature Wednesday Gudmundsson (knock) was named in the 20-man squad for Wednesday's match versus Reims.

Impact Gudmundsson suffered his issue just a few days ago and his presence in the group means it's not a big problem. On a short week though he could be rested with Domagoj Bradaric starting at left-back.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xeka - Probable versus Reims Xeka (knock) was named in the 20-man squad for Wednesday's match versus Reims.

Impact Xeka left over the weekend with what appears to have been just a minor knock and given the plenty of defensive absences for Lille the versatile midfielder may have to slot at center-back even if he's not at 100%.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lens complete the league double over Lille for the first time since the 1981/82 season ! 2021-2022

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

LOSC LILLE - RC LENS (1 - 2) - Highlights - / 2021-2022

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal XEKA (45' +1 - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - RC LENS 21/22

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Arnaud KALIMUENDO (37' - RCL) LOSC LILLE - RC LENS 21/22

APRIL 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Przemyslaw Adam FRANKOWSKI (4' - RCL) LOSC LILLE - RC LENS 21/22

APRIL 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leo Jardim - Makes five saves in 2-1 defeat Jardim made five saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens.

Impact After finally allowing his first goal in France this year last week, Jardim now doubled that up with a pair of strikes in the back of his net. The keeper however at least hauled in eight saves over those two affairs and still offered some production to his fantasy owners. With clean sheets in each of his seven Ligue 1 affairs before that however the keeper will continue holding an enormous upside.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xeka - Scores and leaves injured Xeka scored on three shots (one on target) but limped off the pitch in the 53rd minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens with a suspected injury.

Impact Xeka was having a solid performance and put the ball in the back of the net with a ruthless header for the consolation goal but had to prematurely exit the game with a problem. His issue will surely threat his status for the next game on a short week. If he's forced to miss more time Wednesday Amadou Onana could be the next man up in midfield.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Assists in first start Zhegrova tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), two chances created, 11 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens.

Impact Zhegrova was very active and impressive in his first start for the Mastiffs. He delivered a spectacular cross to find the ruthless header of Xeka for the consolation goal grabbing a major contribution in second consecutive game now which could easily keep him in the starting XI even if Burak Yilmaz returns midweek.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Takes four shots in 2-1 loss Bamba had four shots (one on target), nine crosses (none accurate), three aerials won, three fouls drawn, seven corners, two tackles (both won) and two interceptions in Saturday's...

Impact Bamba turned in a solid one here and the only thing missing for him was a goal or an assist. The winger has been without a major contribution in six straight matches now but has been very productive over that period with nine shots, 11 chances created and 25 crosses over his past three affairs alone.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes three shots in defeat David had three shots (off target), two dribbles and one tackle won in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens.

Impact David remains very wasteful as he couldn't put on target any of his efforts in this one. He's now had a total of five shots without any of them on target and has merely two shots on target over his past six affairs with no goals over that span. He's only scored once since the turn of the year and 2022 remains a disastrous one for him.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Late scratch versus Lens Yilmaz didn't make the 20-man squad for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens due to an undisclosed reason.

Impact Yilmaz was a late scratch after initially getting included in the group but the reason for his absence remains unclear and on a short week his status midweek is also under a threat. If he's forced to miss more time Edon Zhegrova could start again Wednesday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hatem Ben Arfa - Misses Lens clash Ben Arfa didn't make the 20-man squad for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lens due to an undisclosed reason.

Impact Ben Arfa has now missed second straight match with his problem but his return timetable remains unclear. The forward wasn't a starter though and his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lens beats northern rival Lille 2-1, Saint-Etienne also wins

Lens won 2-1 at defending champion Lille to stay in outside contention for fourth place and automatic qualification for the Europa League

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Exits early Saturday Gudmundsson limped off and was replaced in the 23rd minute of Saturday's match versus Lens with a suspected injury.

Impact Gudmundsson's potential loss could be a massive blow to Lille's hopes for European football next season as he's been one of the most creative figures in the squad since January. Of course the full extent of his issue would still have to be confirmed. If he's forced to miss more time next week Domagoj Bradaric should start at left-back.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City-Liverpool go again in FA Cup semis

It’s Part 2 of the Manchester City-Liverpool doubleheader and this time it’s in the FA Cup semifinals

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Weah - Available for Lens clash Weah (suspension) is available for Saturday's match versus Lens.

Impact Weah's return will be a massive depth boost ahead of the crucial derby with Lens but with just two starts since January the winger will likely be limited off the bench here.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Equalizes from bench Zhegrova scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing four times inaccurately during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Angers.

Impact Zhegrova entered the match in the 66th minute and leveled for Lille just eight minutes into his appearance. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the draw.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Second assist of season Celik had an assist while taking one shot (off target), crossing six times accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Angers.

Impact Celik set up Edon Zhegrova in the 74th minute, assisting the game tying goal for Lille. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback while finishing with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the draw.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Only beaten by own goal Jardim allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Angers.

Impact Jardim allowed the opening goal of the match via an own goal, but held on as Lille came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed eight goals in ten league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 28.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Scores goal as substitute Sunday Zhegrova subbed into the Sunday's 1-1 draw against Angers and scored the match tying goal.

Impact Zhegrova subbed onto the pitch in minute 66 of Sunday's fixture and needed just eight minutes to score the game tying goal for Lille. The 5-foot-9 midfielder took a couple dribbled on the right side of the field, just outside the 18 yard box before firing a perfect strike into the back left corner of the goal. Zhegrova last scored a goal in similar fashion as a substitute against Clermont in March.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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