Defending champ Lille loses 2-1 at Lorient in French league
Defending champion Lille has slipped to a second defeat in five games in the French league with a 2-1 loss at LorientSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Jose Fonte - Leader in clearances, chances created Fonte created two chances, made two tackles (winning one) and four clearances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Lorient.
Impact Fonte was a part of the Lille back line that allowed a goal in each half on Friday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Lille in chances created and clearances.
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Yusuf Yazici - Whips in five crosses Yazici took an off target shot, crossed five times (two accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 2-1 loss to Lorient.
Impact Yazici was held off the scoresheet as Lille were upset by Lorient on Friday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while his five crosses led Lille in the loss. Yazici was subbed off in the 75th minute.
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Burak Yilmaz - Converts penalty in loss Yilmaz scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Lorient.
Impact Yilmaz found the back of the net in the 25th minute converting a penalty for Lille's lone goal. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.
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Ivo Grbic - Five saves in loss to Lorient Grbic allowed two goals while making five saves during Friday's 2-1 loss to Lorient.
Impact Grbic conceded a goal in each half including the game winner in the 87th minute. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three league starts while his five saves upped his season total to eight.
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Tim Weah - Remains out Friday Weah (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Lorient.
Impact Weah missed the match before the break and it looks like whatever is bugging him will keep him out again. There haven't been a ton of updates on his status, meaning a return in Champions League next week may not be possible, either.
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Jonathan David - Makes bench against Lorient David (international duty) is on the bench for Friday's match against Lorient.
Impact David has been with the team for roughly 24 hours following international duty, but he's fit enough to be on the bench Friday. His playing time will likely depend on if Lille need a goal or not against Lorient with Jonathan Ikone in his spot up front.
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