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Solid performance in win Lejeune had one off-target shot and made five clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Lejeune kept opposing forwards at bay during the entire first half and then was key for his side to withstand some stretches of pressure and preserve a very precious win in the fight against relegation. With 45 clearances over the last eight starts, the centre back will try to keep it up next Saturday when his side visits Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Lejeune conceded his fifth yellow card of the season and made 11 clearances during Sunday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Lejeune played a big role in stifling a tough opponent at home and in the rain, but he conceded an early booking that will put him on the sidelines for one match. In his absence, Matt Miazga and Victor Laguardia seem a likely center-back pairing, if Laguardia is available. If not, Tachi could make a rare appearance.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Getafe Lejeune was shown a red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's draw against Getafe, following a foul on Jaime Mata for his second booking of the game. He took a shot, made four clea...

Impact Lejeune had a good game on Saturday in defense up until his second yellow card, but he will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Matt Miazga or Tachi could replace him at center back for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes yellow card in loss Lejeune conceded a yellow card and made four interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Lejeune has conceded yellow cards in each of the last two matches and now sits one booking away from a one-match suspension. As he's also logged 35 clearances in his last five matches, Lejeune is capable of putting up decent numbers if he can avoid further discipline. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have scored 14 times in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in loss Lejeune had one off-target shot, made two tackles (won both), eight clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Lejeune was having a flawless performance, which included a game-high eight clearances, until the 80th minute, when he was caught out of position on a long ball and saw Fer Nino being quicker than anyone else to tip the ball over the goalkeeper and score the game-winning goal for the opposition. The peripheral numbers will always be there for Lejeune, but his fantasy ceiling will be determined by how many clean sheets his side is able to keep. Up next for the centre back is Friday's visit to Valencia.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Alaves Lejeune has signed a permanent deal with Alaves away from Newcastle.

Impact Lejeune is back at Alaves, but permanently, after starting 34 matches for them last season, securing eight clean sheets. He's expected to return to that starting role for them in the new campaign, though his center-back partner may be a revolving door.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

provides assist in win Lejeune provided one assist from one chance created during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Lejeune doesn't offer much value outside of defensive formats, as he ranks second in the league in clearances made but has only kept eight clean sheets. He'll face a tougher opponent in the season finale against Sevilla, which have scored the sixth-most goals in La Liga this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune Hits Two in Stoppage Time as Newcastle Stun Carlo Ancelotti's Everton - Season Highlights With Newcastle's monumental takeover seemingly imminent, let's take a look at one of the great pre-megabucks comebacks in their recent histo...

MAY 7, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Lejeune's injury-time double earns Newcastle draw at Everton

Florian Lejeune has scored two injury-time goals to rescue an unlikely point for Newcastle in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Everton in the Premier...

JANUARY 21, 2020 • FOX SPORTS

Lejeune's injury-time double earns Newcastle draw at Everton