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Ruled out for Cup contest Soumare (hamstring) won't be available versus Gillingham on Saturday. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "We're just waiting on clarification on timescales, but certainly for...

Impact Soumare was forced to leave Tuesday's clash with Fulham after just eight minutes due to his hamstring problem. Without a clear timeline for Soumare to get back onto the pitch, he should probably be considered a doubt for the resumption of Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 14.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off holding hamstring Soumare was forced off with an apparent hamstring issue during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Soumare came up holding his hamstring after attempting a pass and had to be replaced by Marc Albrighton. The midfielder had started four matches in a row in defensive midfield and will be hard to replace. Soumare's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Nottingham Forest, though he will be a heavy doubt for that match.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isn't injured Soumare was left out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City and it wasn't due to injury, according to manager Brendan Rodgers via Rob Tanner of The Athletic.

Impact Soumare didn't even make the bench as Wilfried Ndidi returned from a hamstring injury. While it depends on the formation, there isn't much room for either Ndidi or Soumare if their team continues to play with just two central-midfielders as they did Saturday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Manchester City Soumare isn't part of the game-day squad list to face Manchester City Saturday.

Impact Soumare started four straight games, but he's not even on the bench for this one. It's unclear whether he picked up a last-minute issue or if he's paying the price for a tactical change and Wilfred Ndidi returning from a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes at both ends Soumare sent in one cross (zero accurate), made three tackles (one won) and added two clearances while contributing to Thursday's 2-0 clean sheet win over Leeds United.

Impact Soumare's stat line isn't terribly compelling for fantasy purposes, but he was all over the pitch in a great team performance for Leicester City. He was replaced by Nampalys Mendy in the 64th for rest. The clean sheet was Foxes' third in four league matches, and they'll have a decent opportunity to keep the momentum alive Sunday at Wolves. Soumare has made eight appearances (six starts) this EPL season and is averaging about three tackles per match in holding midfield.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in loss Soumare played the final five minutes or so of Saturday's 6-2 defeat against Tottenham, winning one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Soumare has started three of Leicester's seven matches this season in defensive midfield, but the club is very much struggling right now and looks set to be in the relegation conversation for the rest of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot in 2022 Soumare started in 17 of his 25 appearances in 2021-22, most of them in the first half of the season, assisting once and scoring no goals.

Impact Soumare lost minutes during the season, starting in 14 of his 19 appearances until December and then starting only twice in five appearances since the turn of the year. The midfielder did not score goals, but assisted once from 10 chances created and made 25 tackles plus 20 clearances. He will now look to reclaim his spot in 2022-23.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in UECL Soumare (personal) returned to the bench for Thursday's UECL match against Roma.

Impact Soumare had missed the last month due to a variety of issues, but he returned to the squad Thursday. While he has 16 starts across league and Europa League, he's not expected to play a factor the rest of the way with Leicester's midfield relatively healthy.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Attending to personal matter Soumare will not be available against Aston Villa on Saturday due to a personal matter. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "There's no-one injured. Bouba Soumare is still out,...

Impact While it appears Soumare's groin problem is at least behind him, he still won't be available versus Villa. The midfielder has appeared in just one of the club's last nine contests and will likely remain a fringe roster player moving forward. As such, Soumare is unlikely to offer much in terms of fantasy value if he does rejoin the squad this season.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt against Palace Soumare is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Crystal Palace due to a groin injury but has been training with the squad. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "Soumare traine...

Impact Soumare has gotten onto the pitch just once in the club's last seven contests, an 11-minute substitute outing versus Brentford on March 20. Still, the midfielder could be in contention versus Palace, especially with Wilfred Ndidi (knee) done for the season.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available after illness Soumare (illness) is available for Wednesday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact Soumare has recovered in the last few days and is an option again, though it's unknown where he's at fitness wise. He'd been out for roughly a week and may not be pushed to start, as it seems like they have a decent XI to use against Tottenham with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Hamza Choudhury both options to start at defensive midfield.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still suffering from illness Soumare is still suffering from illness and will miss Saturday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact It hasn't been confirmed as COVID-19 for Soumare, but it doesn't really matter, as it's two absences for him because of an illness. With numerous other players out, Soumare's absence could mean that Hamza Choudhury moves into the midfield after serving as a center-back in the team's last Cup match.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Soumare is not available for selection because of illness, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact It doesn't sound like Soumare will be available for Tuesday's trip to Everton, as this is likely COVID-19 related. Then again, he could've tested positive a week ago. But at this point, it's best to assume the worst for Leicester with Soumare another likely absence against Everton.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christophe Galtier trying to rebuild Nice in his own image

A solid defense is the key to a successful season for Christophe Galtier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists in road draw Soumare assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot, made four tackles (three won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds.

Impact Soumare assisted Harvey Barnes' equalizer in the 28th minute to help them earn the road draw. That was his first assist in the season, while he also posted another good defensive outing. The midfielder will now face a tougher matchup against Chelsea on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lille heads to Paris to face PSG in French league

Defending champion Lille is trying just to stay in the top half of the standings instead of challenging at the top of the French league

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Lille's defense goes from best in French league to worst

Lille has gone from having the best defense and most clean sheets in the French league to leaking goals with alarming ease

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Champion Lille gets last-gasp 3-3 draw, Marseille wins 3-2

Defending champion Lille needed an equalizer in the last seconds of stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw at Metz in a thrilling French league game

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Heads to Leicester City Soumare joined Leicester City from Lille on Friday. He's signed a five-year contract with the Foxes.

Impact Soumare made 32 appearances (21 starts) en route to Lille's impressive title-winning 2020/21 season but the club made him available due to budget restrictions. As a primarily defensive-minded midfielder, Soumare is more competition with Nampalys Mendy and Dennis Praet than with Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Galtier and Fonte's leadership helped Lille to beat the odds

When Lille won 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain last month coach Christophe Galtier calmly walked into the visitors’ changing room

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Why Leicester want Boubakary Soumare and how he might fit in Brendan Rodgers' team Leicester are interested in signing Lille and France U21 midfielder Soumare but not necessarily because they are selling this summer

MAY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Neymar sent off, PSG title chase hit by loss to leader Lille

Neymar was sent off late and then tried to confront a player after the game as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 at home to Lille

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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