JANUARY 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
LUCAS DIGNE #12 - DEFENDER - ASTON VILLA
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January transfer window news: Traore to Tottenham, latest on Digne, Chiesa's injury and Barcelona moves Everton full-back Lucas Digne is a wanted man this winter, while Barcelona can finally register its new signing and Tottenham is eyeing a ne...
Unlikely to feature for Everton Digne made the bench last match out of necessity and manager Rafa Benitez doesn't plan to use the left-back in the near future. "At the moment, in his head, he has what he has and...
Impact This is an unfortunate development for Digne, who had been one of Everton's better players the last few seasons. Now, under Benitez, he's been completely removed from the squad since Dec. 1 and it doesn't look like that's going to change with a transfer away more than possible.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Sunday Digne is in the match day squad to face Brighton on Sunday.
Impact Digne returns after missing out the past few matches due to illness, but also due to issues with his manager. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Everton sign Mykolenko amid Digne to Chelsea rumours Lucas Digne looks increasingly likely to join Chelsea after Everton swooped for Vitaliy Mykolenko.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Could be option Sunday Digne (illness) is available for Sunday's clash against Burnley, Everton manager Rafa Benitez said Thursday.
Impact Digne has missed his side's last three games for various reasons, but due to the lack of other options in the side, it looks like he could start Boxing Day. He's been in the doghouse for a couple weeks and funny enough, he may be given a start because Benitez has no one else to turn to.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Chelsea Digne is dealing with an illness and will be sidelined versus Chelsea on Thursday. Manager Rafa Benitez told reporters, "Yesterday we did a training session and he was in the 11. T...
Impact Digne has been out of the squad for the last two games due to an apparent disagreement with Benitez but looked ready to rejoin the squad against Chelsea before coming down with an illness. At this point, fantasy players should probably be expecting Digne to try to find greener pastures once the January transfer window opens up. Without Digne in the squad, Ben Godfrey figures to fill the left-back role.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Digne: Rafa Benitez says Everton defender must be team player and might have to wait for recall Ben Godfrey replaced Lucas Digne against Arsenal and might keep his place - Rafa Benitez: We need all the players around because that increa...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • SKY.COM
Available against Palace Digne was confirmed to not be dealing with an injury ahead of Sunday's matchup with Crystal Palace. Manager Rafa Benitez told reporters, "Lucas was clear, the manager decides. He's...
Impact Digne's absence from the squad against Arsenal on Monday was a big surprise for the Everton faithful, especially considering he has started all 13 of his appearances this season in which he tallied nine shots (one on target), 71 crosses (16 accurate) and 21 corners. With Yerry Mina (calf) out of action, Benitez may have little choice to reinsert Digne into the starting XI even if he wanted to bench the Frenchman again.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Digne was left out of Everton's squad for Arsenal game after disagreement with Benitez Lucas Digne was not injured for Everton's game against Arsenal — but was left out of the squad after tensions between the defender and Rafa...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
A row in Spanish with Benitez in front of team-mates: why Digne was dropped for Arsenal match Lucas Digne was omitted for Monday night's match after his already fractious relationship with Rafa Benitez took another turn for the worse
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not in squad Monday Digne is not in the squad for Monday's match against Arsenal.
Impact Digne is a surprise absence Monday having started all but one match this season at left-back. Reports are that he's not injured, which makes his absence even more intriguing. In a big spot, it appears Ben Godfrey will line up at left-back with Yerry Mina back in the XI.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances Digne created three chances on eight crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Brentford.
Impact Digne did well Sunday, breaking a run of poor form with a solid offensive showing in the win. The wing-back will continue to be a strong Premier League wing-back option, though he is unlikely to be a major option matched up against Mohamed Salah and Liverpool on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How pragmatic Benitez system is stifling assist-king Digne at Everton Lucas Digne will do what is asked for the team, even if there is a sense that he has been left in a role that does not maximise his ability
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Crosses three in draw Digne had one chance created, three crosses (one accurate) and a corner in Sunday's scoreless draw against Tottenham.
Impact Digne was back in the squad Sunday, but that didn't mean much for fantasy, as it was a mostly defensive match for both sides. Digne has taken just one corner in his last four starts and that's led to reduced fantasy value, as he has yet to make the score-sheet in 10 starts this season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Digne is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Spurs.
Impact Digne returns and takes up his customary role at left back for Everton on Sunday. The defender should return to his corner kick and free kick duties making him a strong option for fantasy against Spurs.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to return Sunday Digne (strain) will be available against Spurs on Sunday.
Impact Digne's return will be a huge boost for the Everton attack, as the defender should resume his duties as the primary corner taker and figures to continue racking up crosses. As such, Digne figures to offer elite fantasy value heading into Sunday's contest.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers
With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiersNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with muscle injury Digne will miss Monday's clash with Wolverhampton due to a muscle injury, Paddy Boyland of The Athletic reports.
Impact Digne has racked up 57 crosses (14 accurate), 20 corners and seven shots (one on target) in nine appearances for Everton this season. Without the defender in the starting XI, the Toffees are set to utilize Ben Godfrey at left-back while Mason Holgate gets onto the pitch for the first time since Aug. 28 versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Digne is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.
Impact Digne returned to full training from a hamstring injury earlier this week and has recovered in time to start on Sunday. The defender takes up his customary role at left back for the Toffees on Sunday.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training ahead of West Ham match Digne (hamstring) has returned to full training ahead of Sunday's match against West Ham, according to manager Rafa Benitez.
Impact It looks like Digne escaped a serious injury and should be in the XI come Sunday. The left-back hasn't missed a minute this season, totaling four shots, 13 chances created and 46 crosses with 20 corners.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hamstring with France Digne suffered a "minor hamstring injury" while in training with the France national team earlier in the week and will return to Everton.
Impact Digne has yet to miss a minute for Everton this season, so this is something to monitor over the next week. The hope is that it's just a tweak and he'll be ready for the Oct. 17 contest against West Ham, but if he suffered a true injury, it could keep him out multiple weeks, possibly leading to minutes for Jonjoe Kenny or even Ben Godfrey moving to the left side if Seamus Coleman can return after the break.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Produces just enough in draw Digne created two chances, sent five crosses (one accurate), and made three tackles (one won) in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Saturday.
Impact Digne had a better all-around performance Saturday, but it cost him opportunities in the offense. Nevertheless, Digne continues to be one of the biggest pieces to Everton and through his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.4 shots, 1.6 created chances, 5.8 crosses, 2.0 corners, 1.4 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad
France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next weekSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs nine crosses, one accurate Digne recorded nine crosses (one accurate) during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Norwich City.
Impact Digne averaged 6.8 crosses attempted across Everton's last six English Premier League games. He recorded at least one accurate cross during each appearance and will try to log his first 2021-22 EPL assist against Manchester United next Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available Saturday Digne (undisclosed) "is okay" and expected to be available for Saturday's match against Norwich, according to manager Rafa Benitez.
Impact It's not a huge update on Digne, but it looks like he'll be ready Saturday after being forced off Tuesday with an issue. He'll be needed because Everton are without a few other players in what should be a spot they need three points from. Of note, Digne took no corners last league match, as Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend split four of them.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
