SVEN BOTMAN NEWS

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

Starting Wednesday Botman (groin) will be in the starting XI versus Rennes on Wednesday.

Impact Botman returns to the starting XI for the first time since Oct. 3 against Marseille, a stretch of nine games on the sidelined. Given his limited offensive upside, the central defender is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Rennes clash Botman (groin) was named in the 20-man squad for Wednesday's match versus Rennes.

Impact Botman makes his return to the squad after missing nearly two months. He may have to be recalled to the starting XI immediately though as Tiago Djalo may have to slide to the right side in place of suspended Zeki Celik unless one of the three left-backs of the club can slide to the right-back spot.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for several weeks Botman has been diagnosed with a serious groin injury and could miss up several weeks with his issue, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Botman has returned with the problem from international duty and while initially considered just a minor issue latest tests have revealed a serious lesion that would keep the center-back on the sidelines for some time. His absence will be a massive blow as he's barely missed any time over the past two years. Tiago Djalo will be the main beneficiary of the vacant playing time at center-back.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Botman didn't make the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Clermont Foot due to an undisclosed reason, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Botman is a surprising late scratch as he wasn't included in the injury report and no reason for his absence was specified. Until more clarification comes in his status moving forward will be up in the air. Tiago Djalo should be the favorite to slot at center-back alongside Jose Fonte.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Marseille clash Botman had a clean sheet, two blocked shots and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Botman and the Lille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but only second all season. The center-back hasn't been involved offensively much but has racked up 24 clearances and five blocked shots over his past five matches.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in 2-1 loss Botman had one shot (off target), three aerials won, five clearances, team-high 51 passes completed and a yellow card in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Botman has been great defensively and delivered another decent stat line in peripheral stats. He's now racked up 24 clearances and eight fouls drawn over his past five matches but has held just one clean sheet all season. The center-back scored in the opener but hasn't had a major offensive contribution since then.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances in 2-1 win Botman had one interception, two fouls drawn and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Strasbourg.

Impact Botman was a rock in the back and helped his team hold another vital win - second consecutive one. The center-back though remains with merely one clean sheet nine starts and has been a bit limited in fantasy formats despite some decent defensive peripheral numbers on regular basis.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns caution in 2-1 victory Botman had four clearances, team-high 54 passes completed and a yellow card in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Reims.

Impact Botman delivered very few fantasy-relevant numbers in this one. He scored in the opener but hasn't seen much offense since and with just one clean sheet all season has been a bit of a disappointment in fantasy lands thus far.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in loss to Lens Botman had one blocked shot, three fouls drawn and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Botman couldn't make the difference in this one and Lille continue with their struggles. The defender has merely held one clean sheet in seven matches between the league and UCL. He also scored once already while taking occasional shots on goal but mostly produces defensive peripheral stats.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records two clearances Botman recorded two clearances during a 0-0 draw Tuesday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Botman averaged 3.8 clearances across his last six league-based appearances. He has been the Lille team's most valuable defender since it won Ligue 1 approximately four months ago. Along with his 3.8 clearances, Botman averaged a tackle won and an interception.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE