LUCAS BOYE NEWS

Nets in win Boye scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Boye scored his third goal, the only goal during Saturday's win. The forward hasn't live dup to the two prior seasons where he ended on seven goals, sitting on just three goals from 13 shots in 2022/23. Boye has scored in two straight matches now though, with two chances created as well in that span, putting the possibility of a late season surge togehter.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Boye scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and created one chance in Friday's 3-2 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Boye found the back of the net in the ninth minute Friday, an outside the box effort to give Elche an early two goal lead. It was the only shot on target he managed in the match, but he did create one chance. He put in solid defensive work too, as he won one of two tackles attempted, made one clearance and blocked one shot.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Elche falls apart in 3-2 loss to Real Betis

Nine-man Elche has squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time penalty to lose to Real Betis 3-2 in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots against Sevilla Boye took two shots (one on target) and made three clearances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Sevilla. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Boye has taken multiple shots in four consecutive La Liga matches -- with 14 (four on target) overall in that span -- but he's still looking for his first goal in the competition since Oct. 3 as Elche have now gone the entire first half of the campaign without winning a league game.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Atletico Boye created a chance during Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Boye struggled alongside the rest of Elche as he failed to take a shot on goal before subbing off in the 69th minute. Boye has scored just once in 12 appearances for relegation candidate Elche.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Boye took a shot and made an interception in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat against Girona. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Boye was once again kept quiet Tuesday as Girona came from behind to defeat his side. He has scored just one goal from 12 appearances this season as Elche continue to look for their first win in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees penalty saved Boye took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe.

Impact Boye saw an opportunity to level the score squandered as his penalty attempt in the 87th minute was saved by David Soria. The forward has just one goal through ten appearances on the season as he's struggled to make many returns on his seven league starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist early Boye assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Boye launched a cross right through the six-yard box to the feet of Pere Milla to help give Elche the lead early in the match. He has been a better provider for goals than scoring with a goal and two assists this season. The Argentinian does not take many shots on the net with just under a shot per match. In the last five matches played the 26-year-old has totaled a goal, an assist, five shots (two on target) and three chances created.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Boye completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Boye was forced to skip one of the best performances by his team in recent seasons exactly when they needed it while trying to keep confidence high and avoid further dips in the relegation zone. With one goal and one assist in his last three starts, Boye will hope to return to the lineup alongside Pere Milla (two goals against Valencia) in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Monday Boye was sent off during the second half of Monday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Boye was sent off Monday with a straight red card in the second half following a VAR check. The forward will be ruled out for a Saturday trip to Valencia. Boye's absence means that Ezequiel Ponce will likely continue in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Mallorca Boye (undisclosed) is in Elche's match day squad for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Boye was an injury question heading into Monday's game, but he was deemed fit enough to make the squad on the bench after having started up front in four consecutive prior games for Elche.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Boye was mentioned as questionable for Monday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Alberto Gallego via AS.

Impact Boye has scored once and logged one assist in his last three matches and would be an important absence for a team that hasn't scored more than one goal in a game this season. Tete Morente and Roger Marti are two options to start at forward if Boye is unable to.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Boye scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Monday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Boye found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Elche with two shots. The goal was the first of the season for the forward after scoring seven times in 24 appearances a year ago.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commits five fouls in loss Boye committed five fouls and took no shots in 68 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Boye has struggled mightily to get on the ball against better teams early in the season and Saturday's match was no exception. As his team is out of sorts with 11 goals against and only one scored in their last three matches, Boye may not be worth much at the moment even as his team's top striker.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Boye put one shot off target in 22 minutes of Monday's 1-1 draw with Almeria.

Impact Boye made his season debut after overcoming a muscular injury, replacing Ezequiel Ponce over the final moments of the match. Look for Boye to partner with Roger Marti early in the season as no other forward on this team has been as consistent (14 goals in two seasons) during their recent time in the top division.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Almeria Boye (strain) is in Elche's match day squad for Monday's clash against Almeria.

Impact Boye returned to training last week and is available to make his season debut off the bench on Monday. He should return to the starting lineup in the front-two once he's fully fit after scoring seven goals in each of his last two La Liga campaigns.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Boye (strain) spent much of Thursday's session training with his teammates ahead of Monday's match against Almeria, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Boye missed the opener against Real Betis but looks to be on the right track for the second contest of the season. When fit, he and Roger Marti figure to be the top options at forward with Pere Milla and Guido Carrillo in addition to Ezequiel Ponce in support.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Boye will miss Monday's match against Real Betis due to a lack of fitness, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Boye appears to have not had a full preseason and this ruled him out of participating in the opening game. In his place, new signing Roger Marti and Guido Carrillo could be the top options at striker to start the season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back for preseason Boye (groin) has begun training with Elche in the preseason.

Impact Boye missed much of the final two months of the last campaign with an adductor injury, but he recovered during the off-season and is now fit and ready to begin the new year.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale with injury Boye missed seven of Elche's last eight matches this season with a groin injury.

Impact Boye tallied seven goals and three assists in La Liga, slightly bettering his numbers from last season (seven goals, two assists in 2020/21) despite a groin injury in April limiting him to just 24 appearances (22 starts) in the competition. The 26-year-old is Elche's top striker when healthy, usually pairing with one of Guido Carrillo, Pere Milla or Ezequiel Ponce in a front-two.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective return Boye (groin) played 58 minutes during a 2-0 loss Wednesday versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Boye's most recent La Liga appearance was his first since he suffered a groin injury on April 3. Elche failed to log an accurate shot Wednesday. But fortunately for Boye, he remains Elche's best forward in spite of the team abandoning its previous 4-4-2 formation system.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Boye (groin) will feature in the starting XI against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Boye will be back on the pitch for the first time since April 3 against Athletic, a stretch of five games on the sidelines. In his last five appearances, the forward recorded nine shots (two on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a month Boye will miss at least a month with an adductor injury he suffered against Bilbao last weekend, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Onda Cero.

Impact Boye will miss at least three games while he recovers from this injury and won't return until May. This is a blow for Elche as he's the club's leading scorer this season with seven goals, and the team currently sits six points above the relegation zone with eight games remaining. Pere Milla and Guido Carrillo will have to step up in his absence in the front two, and Ezequiel Ponce could be thrown into the mix as well.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury in loss Boye suffered a potential muscular injury and was replaced after 18 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Boye looked like he pulled his groin and had to be replaced without taking a single shot in the match. He'll now hope to recover soon, with it possible he misses Sunday's visit from Real Sociedad.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Boye took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Boye had a few moments Saturday but he was mostly held in check by Valencia. He hasn't scored in La Liga since January, and he will want to end that drought after the international break against Athletic Bilbao, which have conceded just 28 goals in 29 matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE