LILLE NEWS

Jonathan Bamba - Logs four dribbles in away win Bamba had one shot (off target), two chances created, five crosses (three accurate), four dribbles, two aerials won, three corners and two fouls drawn in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon...

Impact Bamba turned in a very solid all around performance with good numbers in multiple categories. He's increased his production of late leading up to nine chances created and 27 crosses over his past three matches alone.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Earns caution versus Lyon David had one shot (off target), two aerials won, two fouls drawn and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact David has dried out completely after recording his eighth consecutive outing without a goal. He's only taken four shots on target over that span and has also been very limited statistically in other categories too. The forward has now stalled at 15 scores across all competitions and it's hard to say when would he be back on the score sheet with the whole team struggling a bit creatively at the moment.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Stars with eight saves, clean sheet Jardim made eight saves en route to a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Jardim was absolutely brilliant here and continues his fantastic run of form after holding his third clean sheet in four starts since taking over the starting job. The keeper has already racked up 15 saves in that span with just two goals allowed and he's entered the fantasy radars immediately.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Available after suspension Zhegrova (suspension) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Zhegrova is back from his suspension but remains very limited off the bench and his upside will continue to be very low until he can earn himself a more prominent role with the club.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Assumes backup role Grbic was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Grbic has now sat on the bench in four consecutive matches and has clearly lost his starting role for Lille and his fantasy value at the moment is very limited.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille misses chance to move 3 points clear in 2nd

Marseille missed the chance to move three points clear in second place in the French league after conceding a last-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw at struggling Troyes

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burak Yilmaz - Ruled out for Lyon clash Yilmaz is dealing with a groin pain and is ruled out for Sunday's match versus Lyon, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Yilmaz has been struggling with his fitness and form of late starting just once in last four matches and this issue here won't help him improve his condition. He'll remain with limited fantasy value until he can stay on the pitch for consecutive matches. Angel Gomes will be the favorite to get a start on the wing or up front.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Suspended versus Lyon Andre is suspended for Sunday's match versus Lyon.

Impact Andre's absence in midfield will be a massive blow in the derby but Renato Sanches and Xeka should be able to fill in the void.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Concedes two on Tuesday Jardim allowed two goals while making two saves during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Jardim allowed a goal in each half as Lille dropped their first leg matchup against Chelsea on Tuesday. The keeper made two saves in what was his first Champions League start of the year.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Paces Lille multiple stats Bamba took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (four accurate), created three chances, made three interceptions and five tackles (winning four) during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Chelse...

Impact Bamba was held off the scoresheet but was active on both sides of the ball on Tuesday. The winger finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team but led Lille in crosses, chances created, interceptions and tackles in the loss.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Leader in blocks, clearances Botman took one shot (on goal), blocked a shot, made two tackles and seven clearances during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Botman was a part of the Lille back line that allowed a goal in each half on Tuesday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of shots and tackles on the team while leading Lille in blocks and clearances in the loss.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic, Havertz supply Chelsea CL goals with Lukaku dropped

Chelsea could rely on Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz for goals with misfiring Romelu Lukaku rested

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Pulisic vs Weah Two American wingers face off in the Champions League, and McKennie guides Juventus against Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM

Angel Gomes - Available against Chelsea Gomes (undisclosed) traveled to Chelsea for Tuesday's UCL match.

Impact Gomes was forced off early in Friday's contest, but it looks like that was a minor injury and he's available against Chelsea. He started the prior two contests, though given the short week and injury, he may not get the call Tuesday and even then it's a tough spot for production.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Lille; Juventus at Villarreal in CL

Chelsea hosts Lille as its Champions League title defense resumes in the round of 16 with captain Cesar Azpilicueta potentially fit to return after a groin issue

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukaku back in spotlight as struggles continue at Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku’s struggles at Chelsea this season can be put down to a whole host of potential factors

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renato Sanches - Ready for more minutes Sanches is feeling better after playing nine minutes in Friday's draw against Metz.

Impact Sanches missed a couple matches due to a hip issue, but he's available again and could even start Tuesday. That being the case, it's a difficult trip to Chelsea and with a full 90 unlikely, he probably won't provide a ton of fantasy value if in the XI.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League matchups as Chelsea resumes title defense

Chelsea's Champions League title defense resumes at the start of the knockout phase against a Lille side that has slumped from French champions to midtable this season

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zeki Celik - Returns from suspension Celik (suspension) will be available for the match versus Lyon on Feb 27.

Impact Celik has offered great fantasy production with two clean sheets, eight crosses and nine tackles over his past five starts though dates with Chelsea midweek and then Lyon over the weekend will be tough match ups for the defender next week.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Keeps clean sheet for draw Jardim made no saves en route to a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact While faced with very little work here Jardim has now kept clean sheets in each of his two straight starts. With Ivo Grbic on the bench in the mean time it seems like there's a shift in the starting role and Jardim could be the main man moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Keeps clean sheet in draw Gudmundsson had a clean sheet, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle won and two fouls drawn in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Gudmundsson has now earned back to back clean sheets after starting in three straight starts as he's had a total of four nods all season long before that. He's now quietly risen to a prominent fantasy option since the departure of Reinildo Mandava.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fonte - Takes two shots in scoreless draw Fonte had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), two clearances and a yellow card in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Fonte had a quiet day at the office here but would still be delighted to keep his second straight clean sheet after allowing 11 goals in the five matches before that. The center-back has been consistently productive though only in clearances in terms of peripheral numbers.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Earns clean sheet versus Metz Djalo had a clean sheet, three clearances and a yellow card in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Djalo continues to find playing time here and there and his versatility has kept him in the lineup on regular basis this season. He's now kept clean sheets in back to back matches and three in his last five starts to offer great fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Takes three shots in scoreless draw Botman had a clean sheet, three shots (off target), five aerials won and four clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Botman had a several targets up front and found three of them but put very little quality effort on any of them. He's still scored twice with one assist and two clean sheets over his past seven matches and has been a terrific fantasy asset of late.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE