Impact Bakker will soon have surgery and will be sidelined for at least five or six months. He was likely to leave again after returning from a loan from Lille, but he'll have to stay put to rehab now.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers major knee injury Bakker sustained an ACL tear in his right knee in training, Atalanta announced.
Decent contribution across pitch Bakker recorded four goals and three assists in 32 appearances across all competitions for Lille in the 2024-25 season. He is heading back to Atalanta after the end of his loan spe...
Impact Bakker's offensive and defensive contributions added an extra dimension to Lille's squad since he could play on both flanks as a winger or full back. His overlapping runs and ability to deliver crosses created additional scoring chances and helped Lille qualify for the next Europa League campaign. Bakker will now head back to Atalanta after ending his loan spell in the north of France.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Bakker (strain) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Bakker has returned from his strain as expected after exiting their last match injured, with the player finding a spot on the bench. He did start in two of the club's past three games, so he will hope to see the start next contest after testing his legs Wednesday.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Should be option after early exit Bakker was taken off at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier due to a tendon injury but is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to...
Impact Bakker looks to only be dealing with a minor injury following his early exit Saturday, as it was more of a cautious move to preserve the player for their UCL contest. This is solid news, as the injury should be deemed minor and he will likely be an option. He has started in 14 of his 25 appearances this season and will likely continue in a rotational role, as he did appear off the bench in the first leg.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Back from suspension Bakker completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Paris on Saturday.
Impact Bakker missed Saturday's 2-1 win against Monaco and is available to play on Saturday. He is expected to return directly to the starting lineup since he started most of the important games recently.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Shines against Rennes Bakker had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing 14 times (seven accurate) and creating seven chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Rennes.
Impact Bakker set up Chuba Akpom in the 86th minute assisting Lille's second goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Bakker is in excellent form at the moment, but will miss next week's match against Monaco due to yellow card accumulation.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Picks one match suspension Bakker will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of yellow cards, the league announced.
Impact Bakker accumulated three yellow cards in a 10-match span across French competitions and will be suspended for one match against Monaco on Feb. 22. His absence shouldn't affect the starting squad since the Dutch didn't start the last two games.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies assist Bakker assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against St. Etienne.
Impact Bakker made it another match with an assist Saturday, earning an assist on Osame Sahraoui's goal in the 78th minute after assisting on a goal in Wednesday's UCL contest. This marks his third goal contribution in league play this season. However, he did drop out of his starting spot for the first time in four games.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies assist in rout Bakker assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Feyenoord.
Impact Bakker recorded his first career Champions League assist Wednesday as Lille trounced Feyenoord in a 6-1 victory. The defender also led the team with eight crosses (two accurate) while creating four chances. Bakker made just 16 appearances (six starts) over Lille's first 24 fixtures across Ligue 1 and the Champions League but has now started in four successive matches across all competitions.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension over Bakker served his one-match ban and is available for selection again.
Impact Bakker is no longer banned, having cleared his suspension due to yellow card accumulation. He has started in seven of his 15 appearances, seeing more of a rotational role, so he could see the start or find the bench in his return to play.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for next match Bakker is suspended for Saturday's game against Nantes.
Impact Bakker will miss the game against Nantes due to an accumulation of cards, but the left wing-back should return to the squad when the team takes on Auxerre on Friday, Jan. 10. It remains to be seen if he'll start, though, as he's been alternating between the starting lineup and the bench all season long.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in UCL win Bakker scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 UCL win against Sturm Graz.
Impact Bakker has been a regular starter for Lille in the UCL this season, despite limited Ligue 1 appearances. He scored his first UCL goal while significantly boosting his season stats in this game, including seven crosses, five corners, and seven tackles across five UCL games. His next challenge comes on Jan. 21, at Anfield against Liverpool.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back from ban Bakker is no longer suspended and is an option for Saturday's match against Marseille.
Impact Bakker is back from his suspension after one game out, having sat out against Brest. He will likely only see a spot on the bench in his return to action, only seeing the start in six of his 13 appearances this campaign.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off Bakker generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Montpellier. He was sent off with a straight red card in...
Impact Bakker was sent off with a straight red card during the final minutes of the match Sunday, forcing him to miss the clash with Brest. He managed to start three of the last four Ligue 1 games played, scoring once with nine crosses (one accurate), eight tackles and three chances created in that span.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
