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Edon Zhegrova - Assists at Le Havre Zhegrova assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 win over Le Havre.

Impact Zhegrova created Jonathan David's third goal in the 79th minute with his first assist in the season to seal Lille's road win. The midfielder also led his side in crosses and now has 36 over fiver starts so far. He took all their five corner kicks in the match.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Two assists in road win Sahraoui assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact Sahraoui created Jonathan David's first two goals in the match with his first two assists in the campaign. The midfielder matched his season-high in chances created as well. That was his fourth start in seven appearances in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Scores hat-trick at Le Havre David scored three goals to go with seven shots (five on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact David scored his first hat-trick since January in 2023-24 Coupe de France play to lead Lille in an important road win. The forward also led his side with a season-high seven shots in the match. He now has five goals in seven appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Keeps clean sheet in win Chevalier registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Le Havre.

Impact Chevalier had a good outing and logged his third clean sheet in the season after four straight games conceding at least once. The goalkeeper now has 26 saves in seven starts so far. He will look to keep the momentum against Toulouse on Saturday, but they will first host Real Madrid on Wednesday in UCL play.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Available to face Le Havre Mbappe (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Le Havre, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Mbappe has returned in time to be an option for Saturday's match after missing the last four games due to injury. He has only started in one of his two appearances this season, and will likely only see time off the bench to test his legs against Le Havre.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Jonathan David - Converts game tying penalty David scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Strasbourg.

Impact David found the back of the net in the 84th minute converting a penalty to snatch a point for Lille. The goal was the first since the opening match of the season for David who has combined for three shots and a cross over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Seven saves in draw Chevalier allowed three goals while making seven saves during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Strasbourg.

Impact Chevalier allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second, but held on long enough for Lille to come from behind to earn a point. The keeper has allowed six goals while making 14 saves over his last three starts with his last clean sheet coming in August.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Nets brace against Strasbourg Zhegrova scored two goals while taking five shots (two on goal), crossing 10 times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Strasbourg.

Impact Zhegrova found the back of the net in the 15th and 27th minutes scoring Lille's first two goals while leading the team in shots and crosses. The goals were the first since the opening match of September for Zhegrova who has combined for six shots, three chances created and 21 crosses over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaily - Still out Ismaily (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Strasbourg, according to manager Bruno Genesio, per Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Ismaily will be left on the sidelines for a fifth straight match Saturday, as he continues to deal with undisclosed issues. An update on his status has yet to be released, leaving a return date up in the air for the defender. That said, he will hope to return in their next match, although it appears he may need more time than that.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Expected to return against Le Havre Mbappe (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Strasbourg but is expected to return against Le Havre on Sept. 28, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Mbappe will miss a fourth straight match Saturday, as the midfielder continues to struggle to return from his undisclosed issues. However, he is expected to return in their next match, which is great news. That said, he will hope for no setbacks in the next week, likely taking the bench to face Le Havre on Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Records three crosses Zhegrova recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Sporting CP.

Impact Zhegrova wasn't by any means amazing Tuesday but he was one fo the few Lille players to have a solid contribution, notching three crosses and two tackles in the loss. This is his third straight match with three or more crosses, continuing to produce in that category. He has also taken quite a few corners, adding to his value if he stays on set piece duty.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Quiet in defeat Andre generated one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Sporting CP. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Andre was poor in his outing Tuesday, only managing one shot and two tackles as his team fell to Sporting. This continues his quiet start to the season, as he has yet to bag a goal contribution. However, he only saw four in 30 appearances last campaign, with the midfielder not seeing much action near the box.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Allows two against Sporting Chevalier registered three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Sporting CP.

Impact Chevalier made three saves but couldn't stop Sporting from finding the back of the net, allowing two goals in the loss. This is now his third straight match without a clean sheet across all competitions. He will hope he can change that when facing Strasbourg on Saturday in league action.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Angel Gomes - Sent off in Champions League Gomes was shown a second yellow card and sent off during Tuesday's clash with Sporting.

Impact Gomes didn't even make it to half time before he was shown a second yellow card and handed his marching orders. The midfielder will be unavailable for an October 2 clash with Real Marid dude to the suspension. Potentially bringing Remy Cabella into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaily - Doesn't train, out Tuesday Ismaily is out for Tuesday's match against Sporting after missing training, according to Raphael Marchant of Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Ismaily has missed the club's past three matches and will continue that trend Tuesday, with the defender continuing on the injury list due to his undisclosed issues. This comes after the defender missed out on training once again, appearing to be nowhere near a return. That said, he will hope to return as soon as possible, although a return date is unknown.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Out to face Sporting Mbappe missed out on training Monday and is out to face SPorting on Tuesday, according to Raphael Marchant of Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Mbappe will have to sit out the opening UCL match of the season, as he has gone down with undisclosed issues. This comes after he already missed the club's past two matches, having started in one of his two appearances this campaign. He will hope to recover soon, although a return date is still up in the air, with no recent reports having been released on his status other than not training.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Out to face Sporting Mbappe missed out on training Monday and is out to face SPorting on Tuesday, according to Raphael Marchant of Le Petit Lillois.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Appears as substitute Bakker earned 14 minutes of play off the bench in Friday's 1-0 loss to St. Etienne.

Impact Bakker returned from his injury Friday, overcoming thing issues to make a short appearance off the bench. This is solid news to have the defender back, as he is a solid depth option. That said, he is likely a depth option at most, with only a minor role expected this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Whips in eight crosses Zhegrova recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 1-0 loss versus St. Etienne.

Impact Zhegrova couldn't bag a goal for the second match in a row Friday but still put together a decent performance, notching one shot two chances created and eight shots. This marks his second straight match with eight crosses. It also marks his second straight start since his return, looking likely to continue in that role.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Leads match in crosses Gudmundsson registered two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 defeat to St. Etienne.

Impact Gudmundsson led the match in crosses Friday, whipping in nine while adding on two shots and two chances created. He has yet to miss a start since the season opener, registering four shots, four chances created and 15 crosses in 263 minutes of play.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Solid day attacking Cabella generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat against St. Etienne.

Impact Cabella earned his first start since opening day Friday, playing 57 minutes in the loss. He was solid in his time on the field, notching three shots, three chances created and three crosses. He does have one goal contribution on the season, with that being an assist.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Meunier - Records four shots Meunier generated four shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to St. Etienne.

Impact Meunier saw a decent outing in the attack despite lining up as a center-back, recording four shots and two crosses. He also saw a solid contribution in the defense, notching five tackles and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Concedes one against St. Etienne Chevalier registered four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss against St. Etienne.

Impact Chevalier didn't see much help Friday, as despite making four saves, he still allowed one in the loss. This marks his second straight match without a clean sheet following a streak of two to open the season. He will look to change that in their next match when facing Sporting in the UCL on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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