Biereth scores again as Monaco beats Angers to move into third place in Ligue 1
Prolific striker Mika Biereth scores again and Monaco wins 2-0 at Angers to move into third place in Ligue 1MARCH 15
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PSG can move closer to another Ligue 1 title with victory over Marseille
Unbeaten leader Paris Saint-Germain can take a big step toward another Ligue 1 title with a home win against bitter rival Marseille on SundayMARCH 13
Osame Sahraoui - Fit as expected Sahraoui (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Sahraoui is one of the few Lille players expected to be fit Wednesday following an injury that has returned, as he has found a spot on the bench to face Lille. This ends a four-match absence and he is likely to continue on the bench, only starting in 14 of his 29 appearances this season.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Mbappe - Bench spot Wednesday Mbappe (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Mbappe is back with the team as expected Wednesday, returning him from a knee injury after only a match out. He did start in the first leg of the competition, so he will hope to see some time to test his legs against Lille.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchel Bakker - Returns to bench Bakker (strain) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Bakker has returned from his strain as expected after exiting their last match injured, with the player finding a spot on the bench. He did start in two of the club's past three games, so he will hope to see the start next contest after testing his legs Wednesday.
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Osame Sahraoui - Option to face Dortmund Sahraoui (hip) is an option for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to Raphael Marcant of Le Petit Lillois.
Impact Sahraoui will be an option after training these past two days, as he has been named to the squad for Wednesday. This will end a four-match absence for the attacker, likely seeing a spot on the during his return, as he has only started in 14 of his 29 appearances this season.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Meunier - Three interceptions Saturday Meunier registered one shot on target, two chances created, two crosses and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.
Impact Meunier continued in his typical starting role at right-back Saturday, seeing the start and 67 minutes of play. This was his sixth consecutive start, starting in nine of the club's past 11 games. He has been solid since that spell of six starts, notching six shots six chances created and 20 crosses in the attack to go along with seven interceptions, 16 tackles and 17 clearances in the defense during that span.
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Edon Zhegrova - Training individually Zhegrova (groin) was back in individual training on Monday, the club announced.
Impact Zhegrova has been sidelined since mid-December due to a groin injury he suffered against Marseille. He was spotted in individual training on Monday, suggesting he is progressing well and could potentially return for the North Derby against Lens on March. 30. The Kosovo winger is a key creative presence, and his return would be a boost as Lille continue their push for Champions League qualification.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Osame Sahraoui - Back in team training Monday Sahraoui (hip) was back in team training on Monday, suggesting he has recovered from his injury and could be available for Wednesday's second leg against Dortmund in the Champions...
Impact Sahraoui missed the last four games due to a hip injury but was back in team training on Monday, suggesting he has fully recovered and could be available for Wednesday's match against Dortmund. His return could be significant as he was productive both as a starter and off the bench, contributing to five goals in his last five appearances before the injury.
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Remy Cabella - Eight crosses in victory Cabella generated two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Montpellier.
Impact Cabella whipped in a team-high eight crosses (four accurate) over 90 minutes of play Saturday as Lille overcame Montpellier in a 1-0 victory. The forward added two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort. Cabella's appearance marked his first since missing four successive fixtures across all competitions with a hamstring injury.
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Ismaily - Assists in substitute appearance Ismaily assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Montpellier.
Impact Ismaily made a near instantaneous impact Saturday, supplying an assist for Lille's 50th minute goal after coming on as a substitute to begin the second half. In addition to his offensive output, he contributed three tackles (one won) and two clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Due to extended injury absences and manager selection, Ismaily has been limited to just eight appearances (four starts) in Ligue 1 this season.
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Jonathan David - Goal scoring form continues David scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Montpellier.
Impact David redirected a shot into the back of the net early in the second half Saturday to give Lille a 1-0 lead they would not relinquish. The attacker attempted three shots (one on goal 0over his 68 minutes of play. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), David has created 15 chances, scored five goals and supplied three assists.
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Lucas Chevalier - Records clean sheet in victory Chevalier recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Montpellier.
Impact Chevalier parried aside each of the three Montpellier shots on target Saturday to help lift Lille to a narrow 1-0 victory. The clean sheet was the keeper's ninth of the campaign, tying him for the second-most in Ligue 1. Over his last five appearances (five starts) across all competitions, Chevalier has made 12 saves and three clearances while conceding six goals and recording two clean sheets. Chevalier is likely to be between the sticks Wednesday as Lille host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League Round-of-16 matchup.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchel Bakker - Should be option after early exit Bakker was taken off at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier due to a tendon injury but is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to...
Impact Bakker looks to only be dealing with a minor injury following his early exit Saturday, as it was more of a cautious move to preserve the player for their UCL contest. This is solid news, as the injury should be deemed minor and he will likely be an option. He has started in 14 of his 25 appearances this season and will likely continue in a rotational role, as he did appear off the bench in the first leg.
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Ethan Mbappe - Should be fit Wednesday Mbappe missed the club's match Saturday but is likely to face Dortmund on Wednesday, according to manager Bruno Genesio, per Raphael Marcant of Le Petit Lillois. "He played a half-...
Impact Mbappe missed out Saturday after he felt some knee pain following the first leg of their UCL tilt against Dortmund. However, it appears he has already recovered after one match, with the midfielder expected to be fit Wednesday. This would be big for the club, as he did start in the first leg of their bout with Dortmund.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Lyon coach Fonseca watches from the stands as his substitutes score in a 2-0 win at Nice
Coach Paulo Fonseca watched from the stands and saw his substitutions pay off as Lyon won 2-0 at Nice to maintain its push for a Champions League placeMARCH 9
Defensive mix up helps Toulouse salvage draw with Monaco
A shocking defensive mix up has helped Toulouse to draw at home to Monaco 1-1 in Ligue 1MARCH 7
Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps PSV
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille: Extended Highlights | Round of 16 Leg 1
MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE
Lucas Chevalier - Concedes early goal Chevalier gave up an early goal in Lille's 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie.
Impact Chevalier actually didn't make a single save, as Dortmund only put one shot on target. The goalkeeper should have a much quieter outing Saturday against Montpellier. The last-place side in Ligue 1 has scored just 21 goals in 24 matches this season.
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Jonathan David - Assists in draw David got an assist on Lille's equalizing goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie.
Impact The forward didn't put either of his two shots on target but managed to set up the equalizing goal. He should continue to be productive against Montpellier Saturday, as the side has allowed 58 goals in league play this season.
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Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Nets equalizer Haraldsson scored the equalizing goal in Lille's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 first leg Tuesday.
Impact Haraldsson took just one shot but made it count for the French side. He should be more active in front of goal Saturday against Montpellier, a side that has given up 58 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
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Gabriel Gudmundsson - Available to face Dortmund Gudmundsson wasn't training on Monday but has been included in the squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Dortmund, the club announced.
Impact Gudmundsson missed training on Monday for undisclosed reasons but has been included in the squad for Tuesday's match. He has been the preferred starter at left-back this season and could retain his spot in the lineup. If not, Ismaily would likely take his place.
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Osame Sahraoui - Not in the squad list Sahraoui (hip) isn't in the squad list for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Dortmund, the club announced.
Impact Sahraoui did not train Monday and will miss a third straight game with a hip issue after being left out of the squad. His absence will not affect the starting lineup as he has mainly been a bench option this season, though his impact as a substitute could have been useful. His next chance to return will be against Montpellier if he recovers in time.
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