SVEN BOTMAN NEWS

Transfers to Newcastle Botman has signed a five-year contract with Newcastle United after transferring from Lille, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Botman kept 28 clean sheets in 62 Ligue 1 appearances during his two seasons with Lille, including 20 clean sheets in 37 starts as he helped his club upset perennial powerhouses PSG to win the league title in 2020/21. The 22-year-old is now moving to the Premier League, where he will likely slide straight into Newcastle's starting lineup alongside Dan Burn in central defense, if not next to another new signing or even Fabian Schar or Jamaal Lascelles. Meanwhile, Tiago Djalo will likely slide back into the center and partner Jose Fonte in defense at Lille next season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three goals, eight shutouts Botman amassed three goals, one assist and eight clean sheets in 25 league starts for Lille in season 2021/22.

Impact Whenever healthy and available Botman was a pillar in the back for the former champions and has been a fantasy monster as well adding great offensive feats as well. He also added 112 clearances and 21 blocked shots while his five European starts were very quiet, statistically with just one shutout.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Rennes Botman (suspension) is available for Saturday's season finale versus Rennes.

Impact Botman isn't much of an offensive factor but has racked up one clean sheet, three tackles, five interceptions and 15 clearances over his past three matches alone.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Nice clash Botman is suspended for Saturday's match versus Nice.

Impact Botman's absence will be a massive blow for Lille versus Nice, who are coming off three straight wins and a 4-2 hammering midweek. Tiago Djalo should step in at center-back.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in 2-1 loss Botman had three interceptions, three aerials won, three clearances and team-high 42 passes completed in Friday's 2-1 loss to Monaco.

Impact Botman turns in another solid individual output but with just one clean sheet in last six matches for Lille and 10 goals allowed over that period the defender has been a fantasy reliability since his return from an injury.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four aerials in 3-0 loss Botman had four aerials won, two interceptions, five clearances, team-high 79 passes completed and a yellow card in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Troyes.

Impact Botman was solid and turned in a decent individual stat output which would likely compensate at least partially the damage from the three goals allowed and his booking. The center-back though has just one clean sheet over his past five matches with Lille allowing eight goals over that span.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Botman made seven clearances and a block in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Strasbourg. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Botman was back Sunday after missing five games with a gluteal injury he suffered in the Champions League Round of 16 against Chelsea, and he kept his eighth clean sheet of the season against Strasbourg. He will want to do it again next weekend versus Troyes, which have scored just 30 goals in 34 Ligue 1 matches.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Botman is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Strasbourg.

Impact Botman returns after missing the previous five matches with a gluteal injury. The defender takes up a role in the Lille back line for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash with Strasbourg.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Botman (gluteal) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Strasbourg.

Impact Botman has been sidelined for five straight matches and over a month now and will surely be eased off the bench in his return here and could be back in the lineup next week. With Tiago Djalo also still out Benjamin Andre should be helping on defense again.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Nantes match Botman has been diagnosed with a gluteal injury and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Nantes, L'Equipe reports.

Impact The full extent of the issue remains unclear but if nothing else is announced Botman would still have a chance to return after the break. In his absence Tiago Djalo should slide in a central role while Gabriel Gudmundsson should shift back to left-back which may allow a start on the wing for Timothy Weah or Angel Gomes.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Champions League Botman was subbed out of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16 defeat against Chelsea in the 58th minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He made a clearance and an...

Impact Botman was replaced by Amadou Onana on Wednesday, though Tiago Djalo would more likely slide over to fill in for him in central defense against Nantes at the weekend if necessary. The extent of his injury is unclear as of yet.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet in draw Botman had a clean sheet, one interception and team-high 73 passes completed in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Botman 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.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, clearances Botman blocked a shot and made five clearances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Botman helped Lille keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Sunday. The centerback didn't make a tackle or interception, but led Lille in both clearances and blocks in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet versus Lyon Botman had a clean sheet, one interception and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Botman 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 center-back also had two goals and one assist in the five games before that.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, clearances Botman took one shot (on goal), blocked a shot, made two tackles and seven clearances during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Botman was a part of the Lille back line that allowed a goal in each half on Tuesday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of shots and tackles on the team while leading Lille in blocks and clearances in the loss.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in scoreless draw Botman had a clean sheet, three shots (off target), five aerials won and four clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw to Metz.

Impact Botman had a several targets up front and found three of them but put very little quality effort on any of them. He's still scored twice with one assist and two clean sheets over his past seven matches and has been a terrific fantasy asset of late.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks two shots in shutout win Botman had a clean sheet, two interceptions, two blocked shots and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Botman 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 center-back though has been a fantasy weapon of late after also adding two goals and one assist in those six affairs.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation in 5-1 defeat Botman scored on two shots (both on target) and added two tackles (one won), two interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 5-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Botman continues to be a serious threat up front as he's now mounted two goals and one assist over his past five matches alone and that was his third goal of the campaign already. He's merely kept one clean sheet though in the nine outings since returning from an injury in December.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in 2-0 loss Botman had one shot (off target), three chances created, four aerials won, three tackles (two won), two interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brest.

Impact Despite the defeat Botman still delivered a solid individual stat line and continues his fantastic run of form. He's mounted one goal, one assist and one clean sheet over his past five matches and has been a solid fantasy weapon.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in 3-1 victory Botman had one shot (off target), three aerials won, two tackles (one won), two blocked shots, four clearances and 78 passes completed in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Lorient.

Impact Botman turned in a fantastic all around display and a stat output and the only thing missing for the perfect fantasy day was the clean sheet. He's been superb since his return from an injury in December and has been a massive fantasy producer with one goal, one assist and one clean sheet from his previous three matches.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, shines defensively in draw Botman scored a goal off his lone shot and made 12 clearances and three blocks during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Marseille.

Impact Botman displayed once again his aerial prowess, scoring the opening goal of the match with a powerful header off a corner kick in the 15th minute and then racking up a season-high 12 clearances to help his side escaping with at least one point despite playing the entire second half with one man down. Botman shows every game why he's considered one of Europe's best young centre backs and he'll try to keep it up during Wednesday's home match against Lorient.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Bordeaux Botman tallied one assist, one shot (off target), two chances created, three aerials won, two interceptions, two blocked shots and four clearances in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Borde...

Impact Botman turned in a solid all around outing and delivered a great stat line. The center-back has now mounted one assist and one clean sheet in each of his past two affairs and has been a great fantasy asset in just four starts since his return from an injury recently.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet for draw Botman had a clean sheet, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and five clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Botman logged his third start in four matches since returning from a lengthy injury and that was his first clean sheet since September. Lille though only held two shutouts in last 11 matches and he'll remain a risky fantasy option for the time being.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in 3-1 victory Botman had three aerials won, five clearances and one foul drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Botman had a solid defensive display and helped for a crucial victory that saw Lille through to the elimination stages of UCL. He's been productive in the back but Lille have kept just one clean sheet in last 10 matches which would limit his overall fantasy production.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five aerials in 2-1 victory Botman had one interception, one blocked shot, five aerials won and six clearances while playing the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rennes.

Impact Despite missing a lot of time with his injury Botman already seems to be at full speed and turned in a terrific display immediately in his return while lasting the full 90 minutes. He should resume his starting role on regular basis but Lille have only held one clean sheet over the past eight matches.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE