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Captain anchors Lille's midfield Andre has made five appearances for Lille this season, missing the campaign opener due to a yellow-card suspension carried over from last year.

Impact Andre remains Lille's captain and primary defensive midfielder under new manager Davide Ancelotti, posting 12 tackles, 10 clearances and three interceptions across his four starts and one substitute outing. He has already picked up one yellow card this season, a continuation of the disciplinary trend that cost him the opener, so suspension risk remains part of his profile. At 36 years old, his role as Lille's defensive anchor appears unchanged heading into the rest of the campaign.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Confusion cleared, not suspended Andre did not actually receive the red card shown in the 95th minute of Friday's 2-2 draw with PSG, with the confusion stemming from a club staff member being sent off instead, acc...

Impact Andre had picked up a yellow card in the 52nd minute before being substituted off nine minutes later, appearing safe from any disciplinary issue. He finished last season with two goals and two assists across 27 Ligue 1 appearances, and this clarification means Lille will not be without their veteran captain for the club's next match against Toulouse on Sept. 3.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off on sidelines Andre received a red card in the 95th minute of Friday's 2-2 draw against PSG.

Impact Andre received a yellow card when on the field in the 52nd minute, although he was taken off just nine minutes later and looked to be safe from picking up a red card. However, he would still see his marching orders, as the midfielder received another yellow card in the 95th minute from the bench, leading to a suspension. This will force the midfielder out for a game, meaning the club will lose a starter, with Ngal'ayel Mukau as a likely replacement.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Option for play Andre is no longer suspended and is an option for his club once again.

Impact Andre is back in the saddle for Lille after a suspension from last season carried over to the season opener, with the midfielder not available again. He will likely work back into starting time almost immediately, recording two goals and two assists in 27 appearances (26 starts) last season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for season opener Andre will miss Lille's season opener against Angers on August 23 due to yellow card accumulation dating from last season, according to the league.

Impact Andre made 27 Ligue 1 appearances last season, contributing two goals and two assists while continuing to captain the side, and should remain the main leader in midfield heading into 2026/27 under new coach Davide Ancelotti. Ayyoub Bouaddi and Nabil Bentaleb are expected to hold larger roles during his suspension, though Bouaddi could depart the club before that fixture given ongoing transfer speculation surrounding him.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Félix Correia's brace helps Lille crush Metz 6-1 in French league

Lille has thrashed Metz 6-1 in the French league with Félix Correia scoring twice

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Suspension over Andre is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Andre has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. The captain has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match ban Andre is set to be suspended after accumulating three yellow cards over the span of ten games, the league announced.

Impact Andre received his third yellow card in the past ten games across French competitions, leading to a suspension for the Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne. Ayyoub Bouaddi or Angel are anticipated to step in for him in the midfield for that match.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ban Andre will be suspended for Wednesday's clash with Feyenoord due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Andre is set for a ban for Wednesday's clash with Feyenoord as he was handed a ban for three yellow cards in the league stage. The midfielder will be tough to replace in holding midfield, though Angel is one possible option.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended via yellow cards Andre is set for a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Andre has picked up his third yellow card in the past few matches, now set to serve a one-match suspension due to the ban. This will force him to miss the Jan. 4 match against Nantes, with a return set for Jan. 12 against Auxerre. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Andre Gomes as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Sunday Andre assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.

Impact Andre could've scored a goal, but his shot from close range bounced off the posts and straight back at him. The central midfielder didn't test his luck again, however, and he set up Mitchell Bakker, who unleashed a thunderous effort to find the back of the net. Andre tends to get forward often despite being a central midfielder but is not known for racking up too many shots or goal contributions. In fact, this was his first assist of the 2024/25 campaign between the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Andre is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Andre is back in the fold for Lille after serving a one-match suspension. The midfielder started in all but one of the club's matches before his suspension and should reclaim that spot in their next contest.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Andre has picked up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Andre will be out once returning from the international break, having been handed a suspension after seeing three yellow cards in 10 matches. This will leave him out to face Monaco on Oct. 18, with a return set for Oct. 26 against Lens. He has yet to miss a start, so this will force a change, with Mitchel Bakker as a possible replacement.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in defeat Andre generated one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Sporting CP. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Andre was poor in his outing Tuesday, only managing one shot and two tackles as his team fell to Sporting. This continues his quiet start to the season, as he has yet to bag a goal contribution. However, he only saw four in 30 appearances last campaign, with the midfielder not seeing much action near the box.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar leaves field injured in PSG's match against Lille

PSG forward Neymar was forced off the field on a stretcher after twisting his right ankle in a league match against Lille

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Ounas volleys in Lille's winner; Montpellier scores late on

Adam Ounas volleyed in the winner as Lille beat Toulouse 2-1 to move up to sixth place in the French league

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in opening rout Andre scored on his lone shot and hauled in six tackles (five won), three aerials won and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over Auxerre.

Impact Andre is off to a terrific start of the campaign and even got on the score sheet very early in the season. He hasn't had more than two goals in any of his three previous years with Lille but if the team can sustain that form this could be the year to break that barrier.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Benjamin ANDRE (1' - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - AJ AUXERRE 22/23

AUGUST 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Tudor starts at Marseille with 4-1 league win against Reims

Marseille coach Igor Tudor has silenced his critics as his team beat Reims 4-1 in the French league

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Ends very productive season Andre scored twice on 18 shots along with one assist in 33 league starts for Lille in season 2021/22.

Impact Andre has been a vital part for Lille in the middle of the park all season long and has been very productive in some categories also adding 15 chances created, whopping 123 tackles, 50 interceptions and 57 fouls drawn. He also added 18 tackles in seven European starts.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Andre hasn't been much of an offensive factor of late but has racked up 25 tackles, seven interceptions and 12 fouls drawn over the last six matches alone.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Nice Andre is suspended for Saturday's match versus Nice.

Impact Andre's loss will be massive in a crucial match and will only add more misery to Lille's midfield as Renato Sanches is still also suspended and Xeka is dealing with an injury. Jonathan Bamba may have to slide in a central role with Edon Zhegrova getting the nod on the wing.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 in UCL defeat Andre (illness) had one chance created, four aerials won and two fouls drawn while playing the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Andre was likely still a bit affected by his issue and turned in a bit sub par display for his standards. He'll finish his UCL campaign with five shots, four chances created, 18 tackles and 10 fouls drawn in seven starts.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Friday Andre was a late scratch for Friday's match versus St. Etienne as he's dealing with an illness, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Andre was just back from suspension and will now have to miss his second straight outing. The midfielder though should be right back next week as he's only dealing with a regular cold and should be full go for the big UCL clash with Chelsea.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Clermont match Andre (suspension) is available for Sunday's match versus Clermont Foot.

Impact Andre has been active of late on both sides of the ball after racking up three shots, four chances created, seven tackles and six fouls drawn over his past three matches alone. The midfielder though hasn't had a major offensive contribution in 2022 just yet.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Félix Correia's brace helps Lille crush Metz 6-1 in French league

Neymar leaves field injured in PSG's match against Lille

Ounas volleys in Lille's winner; Montpellier scores late on

Tudor starts at Marseille with 4-1 league win against Reims