ZEKI CELIK NEWS

Clears suspension Celik served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Celik had to sit out one due to yellow card accumulation. He'll be back in the XI versus Empoli Saturday. He has notched four crosses (zero accurate), eight tackles (five won), three interceptions, and ten clearances in the last four matches.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Napoli clash Celik won two of four tackles, had two interceptions and three clearances, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Celik had a busy day in the back and was pretty good, but he'll have to sit one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Leonardo Spinazzola or Stephen El Shaarawy will replace him on the flank in next Sunday's away game versus Napoli.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Verona Celik (knee) didn't feature in Monday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Celik was available following a knee sprain, but Rick Karsdorp played the whole game. He might have an opportunity to start in one of the final matches of 2022. He has registered nine chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate), 13 tackles, and eight interceptions in nine appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available against Verona Celik (knee) logged a full practice Saturday, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Celik is expected to return to the squad list for Monday's away game versus Verona after sitting out about three weeks due to a sprained knee, but he'll likely be brought along carefully since the other options in his role, Rick Karsdorp and Nicola Zalewski, are currently healthy. He has registered seven scoring chances, ten crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (four won), and four interceptions in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training Celik (knee) reprised practicing on grass and could be back next week, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Celik sprained his knee two weeks ago, but he will be able to return before the World Cup barring a setback. He'll rejoin Nicola Zalewski and Rick Karsdorp as the options for the right wing once healthy.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with fairly severe injury Celik suffered a MCL sprain in the right knee, Gianluca DI Marzio reports.

Impact Celik will miss up to a month because of the injury. However, considering the tight window to return in early November, he faces the risk of getting back on the pitch only in January. Rick Karsdorp is in a similar spot. Unless they adapt somebody or change their scheme, Nicola Zalewski will be the only option on the right wing for a while.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with injury Celik (knock) came off in the fifth minute of Thursday's Europa League clash with Real Betis.

Impact Celik took a heavy challenge and was unable to continue, being replaced by Leonardo Spinazzola. The right-back has been a nailed-on starter after earning a spot off the bench in the first four matches. Celik is questionable for Sunday's clash with Lecce, though even if healthy it's like that he will be rotated frequently during a jam-packed October schedule.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Inter Celik won three duels and had one cross (one accurate), two interceptions, and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.

Impact Celik didn't look great on the opposing goal, as Federico Dimarco slipped behind him, but he had a solid performance on the other hand, where he led his team in chances, and put together a well-rounded stat-line. He should get consistent minutes with Rick Karsdorp (knee) on the mend. He has logged seven chances created, ten crosses (four accurate), and seven tackles (four won) in the last five starts.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Dortmund visits Freiburg for Schlotterbeck reunion

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck makes a quick return to Freiburg with his new team Borussia Dortmund to get the Bundesliga’s second round underway

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to Roma Celik has transferred from Lille to Roma on a permanent deal, the teams announced.

Impact Celik leaves Ligue 1 after multiple solid seasons and will alternative with Rick Karsdorp on the right flank at his new club. He logged two goals, three assists, 99 crosses (17 accurate) and 86 tackles in 39 appearances across all competitions last season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records another productive season Celik recorded two goals, three assists and eight clean sheets in 32 league appearances (30 starts) for Lille in season 2021/22.

Impact Celik turned in another impressive season for Les Dogges and has been Mr. Consistency now several campaigns for the club. He's a great fantasy asset as his forward runs also brought him 23 shots, 23 chances created and 66 crosses while his defensive side offered his owners 64 tackles and 43 interceptions.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Guirassy scored one goal on one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 tie against Lille.

Impact Guirassy came off the bench in the 59th minute and scored a late equalizer in the 93rd minute to keep Rennes from a defeat. With only seven starts in the 2021 season, the defender hasn't shown much sustainability on offense for the Rennes squad. However, after ending the season on a strong note and recording nine goals total, Guirassy can find himself getting more minutes for the 2022 season.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Strasbourg Celik scored a goal and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Strasbourg. He also made five clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Celik defended well to keep a clean sheet on Sunday but even more important was his 87th-minute game-winner, his second goal of the season. He will want to have a similar effect next weekend against Troyes, which are 16th in the Ligue 1 table.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille closer to securing CL spot after beating Reims 1-0

Marseille has moved closer to securing a Champions League spot by beating Reims 1-0 to retain a six-point lead for second place in the French league with just four rounds left

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second assist of season Celik had an assist while taking one shot (off target), crossing six times accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Angers.

Impact Celik set up Edon Zhegrova in the 74th minute, assisting the game tying goal for Lille. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback while finishing with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the draw.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses in scoreless draw Celik had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), four crosses (none accurate) and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held back to back clean sheets and five in the last six matches and have been on a hot streak. The full-back has also added one goal and one assist during that run and has been a fantasy monster of late.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested versus Nantes Celik (hip) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Celik was spared entirely here and will be allowed to fully recover over the break without risking his health just days after picking up a minor issue. The full-back should be back starting in April and he's been a fantasy weapon of late with one goal, one assist and four clean sheets in his last four league outings.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hip injury Celik was forced off in the second half of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea with a hip flexor injury.

Impact Celik lasted 58 minutes before succumbing to injury and leaving the pitch. The fullback's status for this weekend's trip to Nantes is in doubt.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stars for clean sheet in draw Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), three crosses (one accurate), six aerials won, two fouls drawn, five tackles (two won) and three interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw...

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month. The full-back also added one goal and one assist over that period.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two late goals Celik scored a goal and had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once accurately, creating three chances, making two interceptions and three clearances during Sunday...

Impact Celik scored in the 84th minute before setting up Edon Zhegrova in the 90th to play a role in Lille's final two goals. The goal and assist were both the first of the season for the fullback while leading Lille in chances created and interceptions in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet for victory Celik had a clean sheet, two tackles (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held three clean sheets in last four matches after not having even one in the five games before that. That trend is related to Leo Jardim taking over the starting job in goal and could continue moving forward as well. The full-back though is still looking for his first major offensive contribution of the campaign but has been knocking on the door with four shots and six crosses over those last four affairs.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Bakambu makes dream debut with Marseille in French league

New recruit Cedric Bakambu scored on his debut as Marseille won 2-0 at Lens to move to second place in the French league

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS