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Returns off bench Saturday Sanches played 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Sanches only found the bench in his return as a precaution but with another week of training he should be starting next week again. When healthy and on the pitch he's been a creative force with four assists over his past seven starts.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature versus Bordeaux Sanches (thigh) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Bordeaux.

Impact Sanches' return is a massive boost for Lille's hopes for European spots though after missing a few weeks he might not be ready for a start right away here. Xeka is suspended and that could allow youngster Amadou Onana to get second straight start alongside Benjamin Andre in the middle of the park.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal beats Turkey 3-1 to move closer to World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal moved a big step closer to the World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Turkey in the playoffs of European qualifying

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup spot on the line for Portugal and aging Ronaldo

It’s no secret time is running out for Cristiano Ronaldo at age 37

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Villa hosts Arsenal in EPL; Serie A top 3 in play

Aston Villa welcomes Arsenal in the English Premier League, and Middlesbrough hosts Chelsea at Riverside Stadium in the first of the weekend’s FA Cup quarterfinals

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL

Turmoil is engulfing Chelsea as it tries to protect the two-goal lead against Lille to extend its Champions League title defense into the quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanches to miss Lille's Champions League game with Chelsea

Lille will be without injured Renato Sanches when the team plays defending champion Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético

The final set of Champions League round-of-16 second legs are being played this week

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out at least three weeks Sanches has been diagnosed with a lesion of the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh and will miss at least three weeks, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches' issue is a massive blow for Lille just days ahead of their crucial UCL second leg versus Chelsea. His timetable will see him out at least until the international break may be even more and Xeka should see plenty of playing time in his absence.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sanches injured as Lille draws 0-0 at home to Saint-Etienne

Defending champion Lille drew 0-0 at home to improving Saint-Etienne in the French league and lost key midfielder Renato Sanches to injury

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with injury Sanches was forced off in the 25th minute against St. Etienne on Friday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Sanches has started 19 of his 23 appearances for the club this season in which he has registered one goal on 17 shots (three on target), five assists, 54 crosses (16 accurate) and 28 corners. With the quick turnaround ahead of Wednesday's UCL clash with Chelsea, Sanches could be in danger of missing out depending on the severity of his injury.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists on Sunday Sanches had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Sanches set up Jonathan Bamba in the third minute and Jonathan David in the 71st to assist Lille's first two goals. The assists upped the attacker's season total to five while his three chances created led Lille in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent Marseille loses 1-0 to Monaco to slip to 3rd

Marseille’s inconsistent home form could derail the club’s European ambitions as it lost 1-0 to Monaco to slip to third place in the French league

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for more minutes Sanches is feeling better after playing nine minutes in Friday's draw against Metz.

Impact Sanches missed a couple matches due to a hip issue, but he's available again and could even start Tuesday. That being the case, it's a difficult trip to Chelsea and with a full 90 unlikely, he probably won't provide a ton of fantasy value if in the XI.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature versus Metz Sanches (hip) has returned to training and will be available for Friday's match versus Metz, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches has trained very well all week without any pain or problems and appears ready to rejoin the group. That being said though, with his injury history no promises were made that he'll start right away and Lille will likely ease him off the bench as a precaution with Xeka getting the nod in midfield yet again.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Montpellier match Sanches is dealing with a groin injury and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Montpellier, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches will miss his second straight outing now and given how tricky groin injuries could be he may have to be evaluated on a week to week basis. Xeka is back from suspension and will likely get in the lineup until Sanches returns.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 11 crosses versus Brest Sanches hauled in two shots (off target), 11 crosses (two accurate), three dribbles, eight corners and three dispossessions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brest.

Impact Sanches continues his terrific run of form and remains very active. He's now had two assists over his past three matches and has mounted three shots, six chances created and 17 crosses over the same period.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines with assist in 3-1 victory Sanches tallied one assist, four chances created, four crosses (all accurate), four dribbles and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Lorient.

Impact Sanches was absolutely brilliant here and delivered another impressive display within a matter of days. He's off to a lava hot start of 2022 with two assists on six chances created and six crosses already in just two affairs and could be one to look at as a good addition to your roster moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defending champion Lille beats Lorient, Strasbourg goes 4th

Defending champion Lille extended its unbeaten run to nine matches with a 3-1 win against Lorient in their rescheduled French league match

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in draw Sanches made an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and sent in two crosses (both accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Marseille.

Impact Sanches took the corner kick that was headed home by Sven Botman in the 15th minute and would've been credited with another assist if it the wasn't the miracle save made by the opposing goalkeeper to deny Burak Yilmaz header from the six-yard box. The midfielder couldn't keep the strong play though, mostly because his side had to play with one man down for about an hour. Up next for Sanches is Wednesday's home match against Lorient.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lens beats Lille on penalties to reach French Cup last 16

Captain Seko Fofana equalized in the last seconds of injury time and then scored the winning penalty in a shootout as Lens beat northern rival Lille to reach the last 16 of the Fre...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two dribbles versus Wolfsburg Sanches had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), two dribbles, three corners and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Sanches scored once on two shots over his past three starts and has been an offensive threat of late while adding four chances created and seven crosses over the same period. Set pieces are also helping him boost his numbers and offer a solid floor to his fantasy owners.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Renato SANCHES (45' - LOSC) STADE RENNAIS FC - LOSC LILLE 21/22

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores first goal of season Sanches scored on his lone shot and added two chances created and two dribbles in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rennes.

Impact Sanches found the perfect timing to fire in his first goal of the season. He doubled his team's fragile lead versus the in-form hosts with a terrific screamer. The midfielder doesn't typically take many shots but he also has one assist over his past five starts on nine chances created and eight crosses.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE