Impact Fernandes will be an option on the bench, meaning he's ready to make his season debut Friday.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
LILLE 7-6-2 · 4TH IN LIGUE 1 · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS
7-6-2 · 4TH IN LIGUE 1 · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS
Next Match vs FC Rouen (A) · Fri 8:00PM
Rafael Fernandes - Available on bench Friday Fernandes (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Brest.
Edon Zhegrova - Starting vs. Brest Zhegrova (groin) is in the starting lineup for Friday's match against Brest.
Impact Zhegrova's return will provide Lille a huge boost in the final meters. The star attacking midfielder returns after missing the 2-2 draw against Monaco. He has four goals and one assist across 11 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Fernandes - Makes squad for Friday Fernandes (undisclosed) is in the squad for Friday's game against Brest.
Impact Fernandes has yet to make his season debut, but the fact that he was included in the squad for this match suggests he's trending closer toward being at full fitness. That said, even if he's on the bench, he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy impact.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Edon Zhegrova - Set for return Zhegrova (groin) has trained normally this week and is an option for Friday's match against Brest, according to Le Petit Lillois.
Impact Zhergova looks to be in for a return after only one week out due to his groin issues. He has started in all but two of his appearances this season so the attacker will expect to return to the starting Xi immediately now that he has trained and is fit.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Remy Cabella - Strong effort in draw Cabella generated three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Montpellier. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Impact Remy picked up his second consecutive and fifth start in 11 league appearances. He delivered a solid effort by tying his season high with three shots. He also stood out with a defensive presence that included two tackles won for the third time in four league games.
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Jonathan David - Two goals in draw David scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Montpellier.
Impact David buried at least two goals in a match for the second time in 13 league appearances this season. Both his goals came from the penalty spot; first, in the 44th minute of play and again, in the 54th minute. This also marked the third time in five league outings that he accounted for at least one chance created.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Chevalier - Three saves in draw Chevalier had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Montpellier.
Impact Chevalier recorded at least three saves for the third time in his last four appearances. However, it also marked the second time in three league games that he conceded two goals. Up next for Lille is a meeting with Brest on Friday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchel Bakker - Sent off Bakker generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Montpellier. He was sent off with a straight red card in...
Impact Bakker was sent off with a straight red card during the final minutes of the match Sunday, forcing him to miss the clash with Brest. He managed to start three of the last four Ligue 1 games played, scoring once with nine crosses (one accurate), eight tackles and three chances created in that span.
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Edon Zhegrova - Left out with groin issues Zhegrova is out for Sunday's match against Montpellier due to groin issues after not making the squad list, according to Le Petit Lillois.
Impact Zhergova will be sidelined for the reception of Montpellier, as the attacker has been ruled out due to discomfort in his adductor. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Matias Fernandez-Pardo likely to take his spot. He will hope to recover from his issues soon, with their next match against Brest on Friday.
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Andre Gomes - On squad list Gomes (undisclosed) is on the squad list for Sunday's match against Montpellier.
Impact Gomes is expected to return Sunday after making thew squad list, looking to end a five match absence due to undisclosed issues. This would be huge news for the club, as he is a starter when fit but has missed eight games this season through injury. That said, he will hope to see the start, although they may ease him in off the bench.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ngal'ayel Mukau - Scores brace Wednesday Mukau scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Bologna.
Impact Mukau came into Wednesday's match without a goal contribution through nine appearances (in Ligue 1 and Champions League) this season. He broke out with a pair of goals in Wednesday's win, an unassisted goal in the 44th minute and the match-winning goal in the 66th minute assisted by Matias Fernandez-Pardo. He recorded four shots and three shots on target after recording just one off-target shot heading into the match. He also won one tackle and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 86th minute for Hakon Haraldsson.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Chevalier - Concedes once in win Chevalier had five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Bologna.
Impact Chevalier conceded one goal in Wednesday's win, his third straight UCL start where he conceded exactly one goal. He also made five saves, tying his most in his five UCL starts this season. He faces a very favorable matchup next up on Dec. 11 versus Sturm Graz, a side which has scored just two goals through five UCL matches this season.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Bologna vs. Lille: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 5
NOVEMBER 27 • YOUTUBE
Angel Gomes - Out until winter break Angel is out until after the winter break due to injury, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Angel is out and will be until the winter break."
Impact Angel has picked up an undisclosed injury which looks to be somewhat serious, with the midfielder ruled out until January. This will be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in 10 of his 13 appearances this season. Expect Remy Cabella and Ngal'ayel Mukau to see more time with Angel out.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ngal'ayel Mukau - Back from suspension Mukau is back from his ban and is an option for Sunday's match against Montpellier.
Impact Mukau is with the team again after his suspension, leaving him as an option moving forward. He has been more of a rotational player this season, starting in four of his nine appearances, and will likely continue seeing time between the bench and starting XI moving forward.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Alexsandro Ribeiro - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Alexsandro generated one tackle (zero won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Rennes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.
Impact Alexsandro kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Sunday and his first since Oct. 26. He made seven clearances for the fourth time this season and added one interception. The only downside to his outing was a yellow card in the second half, his fourth booking of the season.
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Edon Zhegrova - Scores lone goal Sunday Zhegrova scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win over Rennes.
Impact Zhegrova scored the lone goal of Sunday's match, an unassisted strike just before halftime which ultimately was the match-winning goal. It marked his fourth Ligue 1 goal of the season and his first since Sept. 21. He was subbed off in the 87th minute for Osame Sahraoui.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Chevalier - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Chevalier recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Rennes.
Impact Chevalier kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Sunday as he saved the lone shot on target he faced in the match. It was just the second time this season his defense has allowed one or fewer shots on target. After a midweek Champions League match at Bologna, he faces a very favorable matchup Sunday at Montpellier, a side which has scored nine goals through 12 matches this season.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nantes loses 2-0 at home to Le Havre in a match interrupted by angry fans. Lille beats Rennes
Le Havre won 2-0 at Nantes in the French league on Sunday in a match interrupted and then restarted during second-half stoppage time after disgruntled home fans tried to get on the...NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ousmane Toure - In squad against Rennes Toure (undisclosed) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Rennes.
Impact Toure returns after missing Lille's previous two matches with an injury. The defender has appeared just once in Ligue 1 this season as a depth option at the club.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Meunier - Available from bench Meunier (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Rennes.
Impact Meunier returns after missing Lille's last two matches in all competitions. The fullback had started five straight matches prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Sunday's fixture.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ismaily - Back against Rennes Ismaily (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lille.
Impact Ismaily returns for the first time since August after suffering an injury during the opening match of the season. The defender has been a regular starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Gomes - Needs another week Gomes (undisclosed) is expected to return next week, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Andre should return next week."
Impact Gomes will need a bit more time before a return, as he is not fit enough to face Rennes. That said, he will look to get back into team training next week before hopefully making a return against either Bologna on Wednesday or Montpellier on Dec. 1. He has started in all but one of the matches he has been available for this campaign and will look to see the start immediately once fit.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Set for return Haraldsson (foot) is training again and is an option for Sunday's match against Rennes, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Hakon will be in the group, he resumed collective train...
Impact Haraldsson is back training with the group, leaving him as an option for Sunday. This is great news for the club, as he has started in two of his three appearances, having missed their past 12 matches. That said, he will hope to see the start, although the club may keep him on the bench in his return to be cautious following a long layoff.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Bruno Genesio guiding Lille to success after outwitting Ancelotti and Simeone
Just a year ago, Bruno Genesio left Rennes amid general indifferenceNOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
