STADE BRESTOIS 29 NEWS

Abdallah Sima - Out to face Rennes Sima (undisclosed) was left off the squad list for Saturday's match against Rennes.

Impact Sima was unable to recover in time for Saturday after being rested this week due to issues, with the forward having been left off the squad list. However, the issue appears to be minor, likely only missing the one match due to his injury. He has been a starter when fit, so expect Mathias Pereira Lage to take his spot in the attack against Rennes.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Amavi - Listed to traveling squad Amavi (undisclosed) is on the squad list for Saturday's match against Rennes.

Impact Amavi could be making his return from an absence that still hasn't been explained despite missing the past two matches, as he has been named to the squad list for Saturday. He did start in five of his seven appearance before the injury and will hope to reclaim that spot back from Massadio Haidara if selected for the team sheet against Rennes.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Questionable to face Rennes Sima is questionable for Saturday's match against Rennes, accoridng to manager Eric Roy. "Abdallah rested this week, we'll see how he feels tomorrow."

Impact Sima could be in for a return after missing the club's last match ahead of the international break. However, it appears he is set for a late fitness test to decide his availability for the match. They will hope he is an option and fit enough to start, as he did start in five of the club's last six matches before his injury.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Assists opener in 2-0 win Balde assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Le Havre.

Impact Balde assists in back-to-back games in the huge 4-0 win at Salzburg. This was only the winger's second start of the season, and he has created two chances in each of his starts this year.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Del Castillo - Assist seals win off bench Del Castillo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact Del Castillo picked up his fourth goal of the season, but he failed to contribute in three appearances in a row. This led to him being benched, but he returned from the bench with a goal that sealed the victory in the 92nd minute.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Scores opening goal in win Ajorque scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Le Havre.

Impact Ajorque opened up the scoring in the 12th minute, assisted by Mama Balde. This was the forward's second goal of the Ligue 1 season, and he has also provided an assist in each of the two Champions League fixtures this year.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Salah - Scores first goal from the bench Salah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Le Havre.

Impact Salah scored the final goal, sealing victory for his side in his 33-minute sub-appearance. Romain Del Castillo assisted the 92nd-minute goal, his first goal for Brest, from only his second shot on target. The forward has only started one game so far this season and has come from the bench in three other matches.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Sees pair of yellows Haidara was sent off in the 73rd minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Le Havre after being shown a second yellow card.

Impact Haidara will be suspended for at least one match following the international break, having been shown his marching orders in the 73rd minute after seeing his second yellow card of the match. This will leave him suspended to face Rennes on Oct. 19, with a return set for Oct. 26 against Reims. He has started in his past two appearances, so this will force a change, with Luck Zogbe or Jordan Amavi (undisclosed) as his likely replacements.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Clean sheet without a save Bizot recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Le Havre.

Impact Bizot followed up a clean sheet in the Champions League with a league clean sheet, however he wasn't required to make a save in this game compared to the seven required against Salzburg. This is his third Ligue 1 clean sheet and his second clean sheet without having to make a save.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees Melou - Available for season debut Lees-Melou (leg) is on the bench for Brest during Sunday's match against Le Havre.

Impact Lees-Melou returns for the first time this season after recovering from a lower leg injury. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit, but will need to be eased back into action from the bench after his absence.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees Melou - Late call again Lees-Melou (lower leg) is questionable for Sunday's match against Le Havre, according to manager Eric Roy. "For Pierre Lees-Melou, we will take stock tomorrow after training to se...

Impact Lees-Melou is once again a late call to be an option, with a fitness test ahead of the match deciding his availability. He will likely need to be 100% for the club to include him, not wanting to risk him ahead of the international break, That said, even if he is an option, expect him to only see time off the bench to begin, especially seeing if he receives anytime it will be his season debut.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Keeps clean sheet in UCL win Bizot made seven saves and kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Bizot had an amazing performance here to lead his team to a win by a very comfortable margin despite having less opportunities. The goalkeeper several huge saves that prevented the opposition from opening the scoring during the first half and then allowed his team to hold onto their lead. This was the third clean sheet over eight appearances in all competitions for Bizot, who keeps improving year after year since joining Brest.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Logs assist in win Balde made an assist and had one off-target shot during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Balde was brought in the 63rd minute as part of a double substitution with his team leading by just one and made an immediate impact as he made the play that led to the second goal and then assisted Mathias Pereira Lage for the fourth. This was the first assist of the year in all competitions for the forward, who will hope to keep getting significant playing time during upcoming games.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Scores off bench in win Pereira Lage scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Pereira Lage was brought in the 75th minute as part of a double substitution and didn't need even a minute to make an impact as he sealed the 4-0 for Brest with a very well-placed one-timed finish from just outside the box. This was the first goal of the year in all competitions for the midfielder, who will hope to get more significant playing time moving forward.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mahdi Camara - Scores in UCL win Camara scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance made two interceptions and drew two fouls during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Camara had been mostly quiet in the matches prior to this one and bounced back in style as he found room to go up the field and step into the opposition's box. In one of such plays, the midfielder was at the right place to send the ball home after a half-hearted clearance and double his side's lead midway through the second frame. That's now three goals over eight appearances in all competitions for Camara, who keeps expanding his offensive game since he was given a new role last season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Logs assist in UCL win Ajorque made an assist and created three chances during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Ajorque once again displayed his playmaking skills, assisting Abdallah Dipo Sima for Brest's first goal and creating other opportunities for teammates. That's now back-to-back UCL games with an assist for the forward, who's doing much better in European play than in Ligue 1.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Nets brace in UCL win Sima scored two goals off four shots (two on target) and made five tackles (two won) and two interceptions during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Sima was just deadly in front of the net, scoring once each half to lead his team to a lopsided score that didn't reflect what the match really was. The forward was also very important during the large period where his team was dominated, providing a lot of defense help. That's now three goals over two Champions League starts for Sima, who's still scoreless in domestic play after five appearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - One save in 3-0 defeat Bizot made one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 defeat against AJ Auxerre.

Impact Bizot made just a solitary save and conceded three goals. It was the third occasion this season where the 33-year-old conceded three or more goals in a single fixture. Bizot also made a clearance.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Chardonnet - Two clearances on Friday Chardonnet recorded two tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Friday's 3-0 loss versus AJ Auxerre.

Impact Chardonnet made six clearances, the second-most in the match. It was the second occasion this season where the 29-year-old made six or more clearances in a single fixture. With that performance, Chardonnet became the first Brest player to register 20 or more clearances this season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Soumaila Coulibaly - One shot in 3-0 defeat Coulibaly recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 3-0 defeat to AJ Auxerre.

Impact Coulibaly made seven clearances in the match, the most by any player. He became only the second Brest player this season to register seven or more clearances in a single fixture. It was the first occasion this season where Coulibaly managed to register three interceptions in a single fixture as well.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Amavi - Left off squad list Amavi has been left off the squad list for Tuesday's match against Salzburg.

Impact Amavi has had no prior notice of an injury but has been left out for Tuesday's match. It is unknown if his absence is due to injury or if there has been some rotation following their embarrassing 3-0 loss to Auxerre over the weekend, but either way, this is a major loss after starting in five of their seven matches to open the season. His likely replacement will be Massadio Haidara, who is the only other player at the club to see a start at left-back this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Provides assist in win Sima assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Toulouse.

Impact Sima notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a beautiful chipped through ball to Romain Faivre, who then scored the second goal of the contest. The midfielder came off the bench in the second half after previously starting in a Champions League match three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Provides assist in win Pereira Lage assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Toulouse. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th min...

Impact Pereira Lage notched his first assist of the season as he passed the ball to Mama Balde, who then went on a long run and opened up the scoring. The midfielder appeared in the starting lineup for only the second time this season, as the team was rotating due to a match three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Faivre - Scores off bench Faivre scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Toulouse.

Impact Faivre notched his first goal since arriving at Brest on a loan. It occurred in the 91st minute as he beat the goalkeeper with a powerful near-post shot from short-range. The midfielder came off the bench in the second half, likely due to previously starting in a Champions League match just three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Scores in win Balde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Toulouse.

Impact Balde notched his first goal as a member of Brest in what was his first appearance as a starter. The goal occurred as he went on a long run in the 21st minute and took a shot from the edge of the box that was deflected by a defender towards the back of the net.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE