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Osame Sahraoui - Remains out due to fitness standards Sahraoui (coach's decision) was left out of Lille's squad for Sunday's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw against Monaco despite being physically available, as coach Davide Ancelotti continues to qu...

Impact Sahraoui remains on the fringes of Lille's first-team plans after being excluded from another matchday squad despite receiving confirmation that he was fit for selection. The Moroccan winger previously missed Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Galatasaray, with manager Ancelotti explaining that he was not sufficiently prepared physically or mentally to contribute. Ahead of Sunday's encounter against Monaco, the coach emphasized the high standards and expectations within the club, making it clear that Sahraoui still needs to demonstrate greater commitment and readiness to earn his place. The winger has made just five appearances across all competitions this season, totaling 133 minutes, highlighting his limited involvement under Ancelotti. His continued absence appears unrelated to a specific injury, with the coaching staff instead prioritizing his ability to meet the team's demands. Basar Onal and Dilane Bakwa should continue benefiting from additional opportunities on the left flank, while Sahraoui's return to competitive action remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Sent off against Monaco Nianzou was sent off in the 66th minute of Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Monaco after receiving a straight red card.

Impact Nianzou received a straight red card in the 66th minute following a dangerous challenge on Paris Brunner, catching the Monaco player on the shin and leaving Lille with 10 men for the remainder of the match. The dismissal will result in a suspension of at least one match, ruling him out of the upcoming clash against Lens on Oct. 30. The length of his suspension remains to be confirmed and could extend beyond that fixture depending on the disciplinary decision. Maxima Goffi is expected to step into the starting lineup during Nianzou's absence.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Available for selection Sahraoui (coach's decision) is available for selection ahead of Lille's next fixture despite ongoing concerns regarding his engagement, according to coach Davide Ancelotti. "He is...

Impact Sahraoui appears to have made progress toward returning to competitive action after previously being excluded from Lille's plans due to concerns over his mental readiness. The winger missed Wednesday's Champions League encounter against Galatasaray after coach Davide Ancelotti indicated that he was not sufficiently prepared to train or compete with the team. Although the coach has now confirmed that Sahraoui is available, questions remain regarding his engagement and whether he will be included in the matchday squad. His involvement will therefore depend on Ancelotti's final selection decision, with his availability not necessarily guaranteeing playing time. Sahraoui has made four Ligue 1 appearances this season, including one start, recording two shots and three chances created. Basar Onal and Dilane Bakwa remain alternatives on the left flank, and Sahraoui will likely need to demonstrate greater commitment to regain a regular role in Lille's attacking rotation.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Enters second week of recovery Ueda (foot) is entering the second week of an expected three-to-four-week recovery period from a left plantar fascia tear and will return with the international break as a ultimate...

Impact Ueda continues recovering from the plantar fascia injury he sustained during Lille's 3-0 Champions League defeat against Arsenal, which forced him off in the 78th minute. The Japanese forward is now entering the second week of his rehabilitation, with the initial recovery period estimated at three to four weeks. Ancelotti's latest comments suggest Ueda should be ready to return no later than after the November international break, although an earlier comeback remains possible depending on his progress. The striker has scored three goals across six appearances for Lille this season, making his absence a significant blow to the club's attacking rotation. Olivier Giroud should continue benefiting from additional opportunities up front while Ueda remains sidelined. His return to training will be an important step toward establishing a more precise comeback date.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alexsandro Ribeiro - Assists opener despite defensive struggles Alexsandro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 loss versus Galatasaray.

Impact Alexsandro recorded one assist, one off-target shot and one chance created across the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray. His attempted headed clearance fell to Yunus Akgun for the visitors' second-minute opener, but he responded six minutes later with a driving run through midfield and a perfectly weighted pass behind the defense for Soriba Diaoune to equalize. Alexsandro remained involved in Lille's buildup from center-back, although the hosts struggled defensively after halftime and conceded two more goals as Galatasaray completed its comeback.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Sets up second Lille goal Haraldsson assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Galatasaray.

Impact Haraldsson recorded one assist, two off-target shots and two chances created across the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray. He missed the target following a promising counterattack in the 32nd minute before making a decisive contribution seven minutes later, collecting the rebound from Dilane Bakwa's saved effort and intelligently finding Soriba Diaoune for Lille's second goal. Haraldsson remained involved in the hosts' attacking buildup throughout the contest, but Galatasaray's improved second-half defensive performance prevented him from adding another goal contribution.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Soriba Diaoune - Scores brace in home defeat Diaoune scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-2 loss against Galatasaray.

Impact Diaoune scored twice from three shots, putting all three on target, while adding two inaccurate crosses and two corners across 75 minutes in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray. He equalized in the eighth minute after collecting Alexsandro's through ball, rounding Ugurcan Cakir and finishing with his left foot, before forcing the goalkeeper into another save with a header midway through the first half. Diaoune completed his first career brace in the 39th minute by converting Hakon Haraldsson's pass at the far post, but Lille subsequently conceded three unanswered goals before he was replaced by Gaetan Perrin. Diaoune is expected to see more playing time as the backup of Olivier Giroud until Ayaze Ueda (foot) returns from injury.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Endures difficult four-goal defeat Ozer registered one save and allowed four goals, but also 0 an own goal in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Galatasaray.

Impact Ozer made one save while conceding four goals during Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray, with an own goal also appearing on his statistical record. He was beaten by Yunus Akgun's close-range finish after just two minutes and Aleksey Batrakov's header shortly before halftime, while a controversial penalty initially awarded against him for a challenge on Victor Osimhen was overturned following a VAR review. Ozer endured another difficult spell after the break as Galatasaray scored twice in quick succession, overturning Lille's first-half advantage and leaving the goalkeeper with little opportunity to recover.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Ruled out indefinitely Sahraoui (Coach's decision) has been ruled out indefinitely and will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray, with coach Davide Ancelotti confirming that he is...

Impact Sahraoui faces an uncertain spell on the sidelines after coach Davide Ancelotti revealed that he is currently unable to participate in training or competitive matches due to both physical and mental concerns. The winger was absent from Lille's training session Tuesday, initially raising doubts about his availability against Galatasaray, but the latest comments suggest his absence could extend beyond Wednesday's European fixture. No specific diagnosis or recovery timeline has been provided, leaving his potential return date unclear. Sahraoui has played a limited role in Lille's attacking rotation this season, making four Ligue 1 appearances, including one start, while recording two shots and three chances created. Basar Onal and Dilane Bakwa have generally been preferred on the left flank and should continue occupying that role while Sahraoui remains unavailable. The winger will need to recover sufficiently to resume team activities before being considered for selection again, with no indication of when that might happen.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Available against Galatasaray Ozer (undisclosed) is fit and available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray after returning to team training Tuesday following a minor issue that kept him ou...

Impact Ozer has recovered from the minor physical problem that forced him to miss Saturday's match against Brest and is now back in contention for Wednesday's European fixture. The goalkeeper underwent medical examinations Thursday after experiencing discomfort earlier in the week, with the results indicating that the issue was not serious. Lille subsequently opted to take a cautious approach by leaving him out of the squad against Brest, allowing Orlando Gill an opportunity between the posts. However, Ozer returned to full team training Tuesday and appears to have overcome the problem without further complications. As Lille's first-choice goalkeeper, he should be in a strong position to reclaim his starting role against Galatasaray, barring any unexpected setbacks.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Doubtful for Galatasaray clash Sahraoui (undisclosed) did not participate in Lille's training session Tuesday and is considered questionable for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray, according...

Impact Sahraoui faces uncertainty over his availability for Wednesday's European encounter after missing Tuesday's team training session for an undisclosed reason. The winger has played a limited role in Lille's attacking rotation this season, making four Ligue 1 appearances, including one start, while recording two shots and three chances created. Basar Onal has generally been preferred on the left flank, leaving Sahraoui primarily restricted to substitute appearances. His absence from training raises concerns about his fitness ahead of the Galatasaray fixture, although the nature and severity of any potential injury remain unclear. Even if Sahraoui recovers in time to feature, he would likely remain a rotational option rather than a guaranteed starter, with his status expected to become clearer when Lille announce their matchday squad.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Olivier Giroud - Converts penalty to salvage draw Giroud scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brest.

Impact Giroud scored once from two shots, putting both on target, across the full 90 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brest. He nearly scored in the ninth minute when a defender cleared his header following Dilane Bakwa's cross, before eventually equalizing from the penalty spot in the 64th minute after Ethan Mbappe was fouled inside the area. Giroud's powerful penalty struck the underside of the crossbar before crossing the line, securing a point for Lille after the hosts had trailed since the opening six minutes. Giroud has now two goals and two assists in seven Ligue 1 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Gill - Concedes early in Lille debut Gill registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Brest.

Impact Gill made one save while allowing one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brest, making his first appearance for Lille. He was beaten just six minutes into his debut when Mama Balde's deflected effort from a corner found the top corner, giving the goalkeeper little opportunity to intervene. Lille controlled much of the match afterward, limiting Gill's workload, but the hosts needed Olivier Giroud's second-half penalty to salvage a point. Gill might get more opportunities to play if Berke Ozer (undisclosed) remains sidelined with a minor issue.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Ruled out against Brest Ozer (undisclosed) is out of the squad for Saturday's match against Brest because of a minor issue picked up this week, per Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Ozer underwent medical tests Thursday for an issue that turned out to be minor, and coach Davide Ancelotti had not listed him among his absentees Friday. Lille chose to be careful with their first-choice goalkeeper after recent injuries to Tiago Santos and Ayase Ueda, which opens the door for Orlando Gill's debut.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Cleared to face Brest Mbappe is available for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest after recovering from a right ankle sprain, according to coach Davide Ancelotti, per Le Petit Lillois. "Ethan is avai...

Impact Mbappe has completed his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained while representing France U21 against Estonia, returning to full team training earlier this week. The winger had initially been expected to miss approximately three weeks, but his rehabilitation progressed well enough for him to receive clearance ahead of Saturday's matchup against Brest. Mbappe has recorded one goal across five Ligue 1 appearances, including four starts, this season and will now look to regain his place in Lille's attacking rotation. However, his recent absence could influence his immediate playing time, with Dylan Bakwa providing competition on the right wing. A substitute appearance remains possible as Mbappe works toward regaining full match sharpness.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Ruled out with foot injury Ueda (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest after suffering a plantar fascia tear in his left foot, according to coach Davide Ancelotti,, per Le Petit...

Impact Ueda sustained the injury during Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat against Arsenal, leaving the pitch in the 78th minute before undergoing further medical examinations. The Japanese forward has been diagnosed with a tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury that can be difficult to assess in terms of recovery time. Coach Ancelotti acknowledged that the club cannot currently establish a reliable timetable, with Ueda's rehabilitation dependent on how he responds to treatment and manages the pain. The striker has scored three goals across six appearances for Lille this season, making his absence a significant concern for the team's attacking rotation. Olivier Giroud is the leading candidate to replace him against Brest, while Ueda could face several weeks on the sidelines depending on his recovery progress.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Back in training ahead of Brest Mbappe (ankle) has returned to team training ahead of Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest after recovering from a right ankle sprain, according to the club.

Impact Mbappe suffered the injury while representing France U21 against Estonia, initially facing an estimated three-week absence. The winger's return to training represents an encouraging step toward regaining match fitness, although his availability against Brest has yet to be confirmed. He has recorded one goal in five Ligue 1 appearances, including four starts, this season. Dylan Bakwa could continue starting on the right wing if Mbappe is not ready to return to the lineup.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Facing potential multiweek absence Ueda could be sidelined for several weeks after initial examinations raised concerns about a possible tear in his left foot, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Ueda experienced discomfort in his left foot during Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat against Arsenal and was replaced by Olivier Giroud in the 78th minute. The Japanese forward was still limping after the match, and initial medical examinations Wednesday reportedly produced concerning results. A potential tear on the underside of his left foot could keep him out for several weeks, although the diagnosis and length of his absence have yet to be confirmed. Ueda has scored three goals across six appearances for Lille this season, and his potential absence would represent a significant blow to the team's attack. Giroud would be the leading candidate to take over the starting role, beginning with Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Facing assessment on heel Ueda felt pain in his left heel during Tuesday's 3-0 loss at Arsenal and his availability for Saturday's match against Brest is uncertain, according to L'Equipe.

Impact .Ueda was replaced by Olivier Giroud in the 78th minute at Arsenal and was still limping when he boarded the team bus, with the left heel problem a new one in his career. He is due to be assessed after the squad's return to Lille on Wednesday, leaving his status for Saturday's home match against Brest unclear.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Exits with injury against Arsenal Ueda was forced off with an undisclosed injury in the 78th minute of Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal.

Impact Ueda started up front and had a first-half goal ruled out for offside before being replaced by Olivier Giroud due to injury. The striker has scored three goals in six appearances across all competitions this season, making his potential absence a concern for Lille. His availability remains uncertain for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest and the Champions League fixture against Galatasaray on Oct. 21, with Giroud likely to lead the attack if Ueda is sidelined.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Berke Ozer - Concedes thre goals Ozer registered five saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-0 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Ozer did well in the first half of Tuesday's Champions League contest but gave up three second-half goals to Arsenal in the loss. The Lille goalkeeper has another test looming against Brest, a team that has already logged 12 goals through six Ligue 1 games.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lille says defender Santos ruptured ACL in tackle and considering legal action

Champions League club Lille says it's considering legal action about an injury to defender Tiago Santos that's likely season-ending

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Romain Perraud - Available for Arsenal clash Perraud (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal after being forced off during Saturday's 1-0 win over Le Havre, according to coach Davide An...

Impact Perraud was substituted in the 73rd minute against Le Havre after recording three tackles won and two clearances, but his inclusion among the available players suggests the issue was minor. The left-back has featured in all six of Lille's Ligue 1 matches this season, maintaining a regular role in the defensive lineup. Calvin Verdonk, who replaced him against Le Havre, remains an alternative at left-back, although Perraud is back in contention to retain his starting spot against Arsenal.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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