Lille Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Jonathan Bamba - Creates four chances versus Metz Bamba had one shot (off target), four chances created, 10 crosses (four accurate), seven corners, three tackles (one won) and three interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Bamba and everyone from both offenses had a very wasteful day at the office. Each team had plenty of chances but none of the offensive pieces showed any quality with the finishing touch. The winger however has been in a great form of late with five shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses over his past three matches alone but hasn't had a major contribution since November.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Takes two shots in 0-0 draw Yilmaz had two shots (off target), one chance created and two fouls drawn in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Yilmaz and everyone from both offenses had a very wasteful day at the office. Each team had plenty of chances but none of the offensive pieces showed any quality with the finishing touch. The veteran returned to the starting XI but has been rusty of late and is still looking for his first goal in 2022 while taking 13 shots (four on target) in four starts since the turn of the year.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes four shots in scoreless draw David had four shots (one on target), two dribbles and two aerials won in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact David and everyone from both offenses had a very wasteful day at the office. Each team had plenty of chances but none of the offensive pieces showed any quality with the finishing touch. The forward has now failed to score in six straight matches but has taken 10 shots over his past four.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Gomes - Exits early Friday with injury Gomes was replaced in the 27th minute of Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz with a suspected injury.

Impact Gomes was given the nod for back to back starts and it could be very unfortunate for him if he's forced to miss more time with his issue. If that happens though Timothy Weah could be the next man up in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lille held 0-0 at lowly Metz before Chelsea game in CL

Lille has been held 0-0 at relegation candidate Metz in the French league, showing little to worry Chelsea before they meet in the Champions League

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edon Zhegrova - Gets sent off versus Metz Zhegrova was sent off in stoppage time of Friday's match versus Metz after receiving second yellow card.

Impact Zhegrova was on the pitch only for about 10 minutes coming late off the bench but picked up two bookings on dangerous fouls in quick succession and was given his marching orders even before the end of the game. He doesn't figure to have a major role for Lille at the moment and his absence next week won't affect many fantasy decisions.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Juventus hosts Torino for the Derby della Mole

Juventus hosts Torino for the Turin Derby after Danilo’s injury-time equalizer at Atalanta on Sunday stretched Juve’s unbeaten run in the league to 11 games

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaac Lihadji - Could feature Friday Lihadji (thigh) has returned to training and will be available for Friday's match versus Metz, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Lihadji has trained very well all week without any pain or problems and appears ready to rejoin the group. That being said though, with just one start all season he'll surely be eased off the bench in his return.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Could feature versus Metz Sanches (hip) has returned to training and will be available for Friday's match versus Metz, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches has trained very well all week without any pain or problems and appears ready to rejoin the group. That being said though, with his injury history no promises were made that he'll start right away and Lille will likely ease him off the bench as a precaution with Xeka getting the nod in midfield yet again.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Suspended versus Metz Celik is suspended for Friday's match versus Metz.

Impact Tiago Djalo will likely switch to right-back to cover for absent Celik which will open up a spot on the back line for Gabriel Gudmundsson on the left side and likely Timothy Weah will get the nod on the left wing.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Takes two shots in shutout victory Djalo had a clean sheet, two shots (both on target), three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Djalo and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The versatile defender had a great performance here but with just four starts in last eight matches he's hard to rely on in long-term formats.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fonte - Stars defensively for clean sheet Fonte had a clean sheet, six aerials won and nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Fonte and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The veteran was a rock in the back cleaning up everything he can for the shutout. While he's been productive in defensive numbers he's offered little offensively.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Takes two shots in shutout win Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), two crosses (none accurate), three tackles (one won), three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The full-back hasn't been much of an offensive weapon of late and has mostly produced steady defensive peripheral numbers.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Blocks two shots in shutout win Botman had a clean sheet, two interceptions, two blocked shots and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Botman and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The center-back though has been a fantasy weapon of late after also adding two goals and one assist in those six affairs.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xeka - Bags winner over Montpellier Xeka scored on two shots (one on target) and hauled in two chances created, three aerials won, three fouls drawn, three tackles (one won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win ov...

Impact Xeka was at the right place, at the right time after a terrific run to clean up a bounced ball after Jonas Omlin's save and found the back of the net for the winner for the champions. The midfielder had one more excellent opportunity to score that came agonizingly close to the goal as well. With Renato Sanches in the infirmary at the moment Xeka may have a chance for a run at starting role but his status depends on the status of Sanches.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Sends six crosses in win Bamba had two shots (one on target), six crosses (two accurate), three corners and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Bamba turned in a solid and productive performance and continues his run of good form. He's now mounted six shots, five chances created, four fouls drawn and 12 crosses over his past three matches alone but remains without a goal or an assist since November.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes three shots in win David had three shots (one on target), two chances created and one dribble in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact David now advanced to five straight matches without a goal or an assist but has improved a bit of late after racking up six shots (three on target) with four chances created over his past three of those affairs. The forward remains the team's top scorer with 12 league goals and 15 across all competitions.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Makes five saves in shutout win Jardim made five saves en route to a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Jardim was absolutely brilliant in his first start since August and immediately claimed his first clean sheet of the campaign. It remained unclear if Jardim was given a chance at the job in goal or Ivo Grbic has picked up a last-minute injury so Jardim's starting role for next weekend is still uncertain. He can be a promising new option in fantasy formats though if he gets a run at the starting role.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Returns off bench for win Yilmaz (pelvis) played 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Yilmaz apparently wasn't ready for a full tilt just yet but half an hour in his legs here should have him in the lineup next weekend. He hasn't scored in four appearances now but bagged three goals in the five matches before that.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hatem Ben Arfa - Goes unused versus Montpellier Ben Arfa was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Ben Arfa is likely still regaining his optimal fitness and was benched here despite Burak Yilmaz also sitting on the bench. The return of the latter though will likely keep Ben Arfa mostly on the bench moving forward as well.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Sits out away win Grbic was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Grbic was surprisingly on the bench here and has either picked up a last-minute issue or may have been benched after a run of poor form. Unless there's a news that he's dealing with something over the week his status for next week could also be uncertain after a great display from Leo Jardim.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MONTPELLIER HÉRAULT SC - LOSC LILLE (0 - 1) - Highlights - / 2021-2022

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal XEKA (77' - LOSC) MONTPELLIER HÉRAULT SC - LOSC LILLE 21/22

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rock, paper, scissors decides free kick for Lille

Jonathan Bamaba and Xeka resorted to a childhood game to decide which player would take a free kick for Lille at Montpellier in the French league

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending champ Lille snaps 2-game losing streak, Lyon wins

Defending champion Lille has snapped a two-game losing streak with a scrappy 1-0 win at Montpellier in the French league to move back into the race for the European spots

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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