MITCHEL BAKKER NEWS

Scores with lone shot in draw Bakker scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.

Impact Bakker didn't do much throughout the entire game, but he didn't waste the lone chance he had and buried an unstoppable shot from inside the box to give Lille a 2-1 advantage in the second half. Bakker has two goals this season -- both have come across his last four Ligue 1 appearances.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays briefly off bench in return Bakker (abdomen) sent in two inaccurate crosses after coming off the bench during Friday's 1-1 draw against Lyon.

Impact Bakker made his return after missing the previous two games, being brought as part of a double substitution in the 81st minute. The full-back couldn't provide anything substantial but the most important news is that he didn't experience a setback and that means he'll be ready to get more playing time during upcoming matches.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Bakker (abdomen) is on the bench for Friday's match against Lyon.

Impact Bakker has returned to the team sheet Friday as expected, with the defender finding a spot on the bench after two games out. He will likely continue in a rotational role now that he is fit, starting in only three of his nine appearances this campaign.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Bakker (abdomen) is an option for Friday's match against Lyon, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Mitchel is available."

Impact Bakker is making a return slightly sooner than expected, with the defender back in the fold despite being expected to miss several weeks after going down injured just over a week ago. This is solid news, as it will add some depth back into the squad. However, he will likely serve in a rotational role, only starting in three of his seven appearances since joining the club.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out several weeks Bakker (abdomen) suffered a muscle injury and is expected to be out for several weeks, according to his club.

Impact Bakker has received his medical results following an injury he picked up Friday, with the defender expected to miss several weeks due to a muscle injury in his abdomen. This will be an unfortunate loss for the club, as he has started in two of their past three matches. Gabriel Gudmundsson should return to the starting role at left-back while Bakker it out, with a return likely taking around a month.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off hurt Bakker was injured and brought off during the first half of Friday's clash with Monaco.

Impact Bakker made it just 30 minutes into Friday's clash before being forced off in favor of Gabriel Gudmundsson. It's unclear how serious the injury is but Bakker will have extremely limited time to return before a Wednesday trip to Atleti in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench on Saturday Bakker scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Toulouse.

Impact Bakker scored the team's second goal in the match and his first in the league campaign. The 24-year-old played came as a substitute in the 67th minute and scored the goal just five minutes later.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

Makes squad for Friday Bakker (thigh) is in the squad for Friday's game against St. Etienne.

Impact Bakker has yet to make an appearance for Lille this season, and he might be ready to make his debut in this one after joining from Atalanta nearing the end of the transfer window.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Inter game Bakker (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's clash with Inter, Atalanta informed.

Impact Bakker will sit out his second consecutive due to a thigh issue whose nature hasn't been fully disclosed at this stage. Matteo Ruggeri and Davide Zappacosta will be the options on the left wing.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Bakker sustained a right biceps femoris injury and will miss Sunday's away game versus Torino, Mediaset reported.

Impact Bakker will take some tests in short order to evaluate the severity of the issue, which might cost him multiple games. Matteo Ruggeri and Davide Zappacosta will be the options for the left flank sans him.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Salernitana Bakker (illness) didn't play in Monday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bakker was fit following an illness, but Hans Hateboer was the only backup to get minutes on the wings as the game was tighter than expected. He hasn't featured in six of the last eight games he was unavailable for, but Atalanta aren't whole wide without Emil Holm (thigh).

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Salernitana Bakker (illness) is on the bench for Monday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is making his return to the team sheet after missing the club's last match due to an illness, overcoming his issues to earn a spot on the bench Monday. He will likely remain on the bench in the club's last couple of matches of the season, only starting in five of his 18 appearances this season and mainly going unused on the bench recently.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Salernitana Bakker (illness) is on the bench for Monday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is making his return to the team sheet after missing the club's last match due to an illness, overcoming his issues to earn a spot on the bench Monday. He will likely remain on the bench in the club's last couple of matches of the season, only starting in five of his 18 appearances this season and mainly going unused on the bench recently.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Salernitana game Bakker (illness) is available for Monday's match against Salernitana, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Bakker is back in the squad after dealing with gastroenteritis and might get a rare start if the coach decides to rest his men ahead of the return leg versus Olympique Marseille. He has logged one off-target shot, one key pass, two interceptions and three crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Marseille game Bakker hasn't been called up for Thursday's match versus Marseille due to a stomach bug, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Bakker won't make the trip and look to recover for the following game versus Salernitana. He has played just once in the last four matches, as he's the third option at the position behind Matteo Ruggeri and Davide Zappacosta.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench against Sassuolo Bakker scored a goal off two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Bakker was brought as part of a double substitution in the 74th minute and made an impact the first time touched the ball, sealing the 3-0 win with a shot that was helped by a deflection before going in. This was the first goal of the season for the full-back, who was an unused substitute in each of the last eight league matches, so he'll hope this helps him getting more playing time moving forward.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Salernitana Bakker (illness) didn't feature in Monday's 4-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bakker was back on the bench, but Matteo Ruggeri played the whole game. He has gotten some action only when the starter was missing so far. He has tallied eight crosses (two accurate), six tackles, and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Bakker (illness) is on the bench for Monday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is making a return to the team sheet after two matches on the sidelines due to an illness, being listed to the bench. The midfielder has spent most of the year as a rotational player off the bench, only starting in three matches this campaign, so he should be expected to remain on the bench for further contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available on Monday Bakker (flu) has been selected for Monday's match versus Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is good to go after missing one game due to a coach's decision and another because he was under the weather. He'll deputize Matteo Ruggeri on the left wing. He has registered eight crosses (two accurate), six tackles, and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Salernitana tilt Bakker has shaken off the flu but has been limited to some work in the gym late in the week, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Bakker might be healthy enough to be an option on Monday, but he'll have at most a limited role, as has routinely been the case even when he was 100 percent.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out again Thursday Bakker (coach's decision) will not be available versus Rakow Czestochowa on Thursday.

Impact Bakker will be out of the squad once again after being dropped against AC Milan on Saturday for non-injury reasons. It seems the midfielder still hasn't made his way back into the manager's good graces. Considering Bakker has featured just three times in 18 matches this season, and been an unused substitute for six of those contests, he probably shouldn't be expected to feature prominently in the starting XI even once back in the squad.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with an injury Bakker was excluded from the squad list due to a technical choice, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Bakker "was a little distracted" in the lead-up to the game and was ruled out along with Hans Hateboer. He has played second fiddle to Matteo Ruggeri so far, but he could drop further down the hierarchy following the minor incident. Nadir Zortea coulda absorb his minutes. He has recorded eight crosses (two accurate), six tackles, and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE