Lille Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Romain Perraud - Subbed off on Saturday Perraud was subbed off due to injury in the 73rd minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory against Le Havre. He had three tackles (three won) and two clearances before exiting the match.

Impact Perraud guarded the flank very well and covered over eight kilometers before being replaced by Calvin Verdonk due to injury in the 73rd minute. Perraud has featured in all six games this campaign and will hopefully not miss the next games due to the injury.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Assists opener on Saturday Nianzou assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Le Havre.

Impact Nianzou perfectly picked out Dilane Bakwa with an amazing lofted pass in the fifth minute, leading to the opener. Nianzou made his first appearance of the campaign in dominant fashion, recording 46 passes and making three clearances and an interception.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dilane Bakwa - Nets opener on Saturday Bakwa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Le Havre.

Impact Bakwa timed his run really well, brought down Tanguy Nianzou's pass and calmly netted the opener in the fifth minute. Bakwa created a chance and also contributed defensively with six tackles and an interception. He has recorded three goal contributions in five appearances (two starts) this campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Registers clean sheet Ozer made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Le Havre.

Impact Ozer recorded two saves and a clearance and secured his fourth clean sheet of the campaign. He has started all six games this campaign, registering 11 saves. Next, he takes on Arsenal in the Champions League midweek and then Brest next weekend.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Cleared for Le Havre clash Nianzou (undisclosed) is fully available for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Le Havre after recovering from his recent injury, coach Davide Ancelotti confirmed. "Tanguy is availab...

Impact Nianzou has successfully recovered from the knock suffered in training that forced him to miss the previous clash against Nice, with his return to full team training putting him back in contention for Saturday's matchup. The center-back has dealt with multiple minor fitness setbacks in recent weeks, but his latest recovery provides Lille with another defensive option. However, Nianzou is expected to remain a backup behind Nathan Ngoy and Alexsandro, who have established themselves as the preferred partnership in central defense.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Named Kirin Cup MVP Ueda was named MVP of the 2026 Kirin Cup after scoring four goals in four matches, including the opening goal in the final, according to the club.

Impact Ueda capped an impressive international tournament with another goal in the final and returns to his club in strong form. The forward has also scored twice from nine shots across three Ligue 1 appearances, including two starts, since arriving from Feyenoord. He appears to have gained an edge over Olivier Giroud in the competition for the starting striker role after featuring more prominently of late.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Shining with Iceland NT Haraldsson delivered an assist in Iceland's 3-0 win over Bulgaria on Saturday.

Impact Although Orri Oskarsson was the star of the game with two goals and an assist in the win, Haraldsson also set up one of his goals, giving him two assists in three matches in the current international window. Haraldsson has started all six of Lille's matches to open 2026/27, totaling 461 minutes with one goal and 10 chances created across all competitions.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Captain anchors Lille's midfield Andre has made five appearances for Lille this season, missing the campaign opener due to a yellow-card suspension carried over from last year.

Impact Andre remains Lille's captain and primary defensive midfielder under new manager Davide Ancelotti, posting 12 tackles, 10 clearances and three interceptions across his four starts and one substitute outing. He has already picked up one yellow card this season, a continuation of the disciplinary trend that cost him the opener, so suspension risk remains part of his profile. At 36 years old, his role as Lille's defensive anchor appears unchanged heading into the rest of the campaign.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Creative spark in Lille's midfield Haraldsson has started all six of Lille's matches to open 2026/27, totaling 461 minutes with one goal and 10 chances created across all competitions.

Impact Haraldsson has remained a fixture in Lille's attacking midfield under new manager Davide Ancelotti, scoring against PSG and leading the squad in crosses and corners taken as a key set-piece outlet. His minutes have dipped slightly over the last two matches, down to 64 and 61, as his workload gets managed around international duty. During this break, he has started both of Iceland's Nations League matches, assisting in a win over Estonia before playing 75 minutes in a 3-0 win in Luxembourg that put his country top of their group.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Facing three weeks out Mbappe (ankle) has withdrawn from the France U21 squad and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Est...

Impact Mbappe is set for a spell on the sidelines after further assessment indicated an ankle sprain, with Lille expected to conduct additional tests upon his return to the club. The projected three-week absence will rule the winger out of the immediate return to Ligue 1 action and adds to his current three-match Champions League suspension. Mbappe has recorded one goal across five Ligue 1 appearances, including four starts, this season, with Dylan Bakwa expected to start on the right wing in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Giroud - Managing multiple physical issues Giroud revealed that he continues to manage several physical issues, notably in his ankles, lower back and knee, and recently underwent injections to help reduce inflammation and a...

Impact Giroud continues to manage the physical demands of regular competition at 40, with his right ankle in particular requiring treatment because of longstanding ligament damage. Despite those issues, the striker has remained productive with one goal and two assists across five Ligue 1 appearances this season. Giroud faces competition for minutes up front from the in-form Ayase Ueda, which could allow Lille to manage the veteran's workload when necessary.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Picks up ankle injury Mbappe was forced off from Tuesday's game with France U21 after sustaining an ankle injury, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact The winger received a three-game suspension at the UCL level after a red card against Real Betis in the tournament opener, and now this ankle injury puts his availability for the Ligue 1 match against Le Havre on Oct. 10 in jeopardy. Mbappe has one goal in five appearances (four starts) in the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Handed three-game UCL suspension Mbappe was handed a three-game UCL suspension after being sent off in the Sept. 8 match against Real Betis, according to Diario AS.

Impact Even though Mbappe publicly acknowledged his mistake and apologized, it wasn't enough to reduce the ban. Mbappe will therefore miss the matches against Arsenal (Oct. 13), Galatasaray (Oct. 21) and Bodo/Glimt (Nov. 3). The earliest he'll be able to appear in a UEFA Champions League match will be the home match against Bayern Munich on Nov. 25.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Bentaleb - Remains key midfield starter Bentaleb has established himself as a regular starter in midfield this season, recording one assist across five Ligue 1 appearances.

Impact Bentaleb has cemented his place in the starting XI alongside Benjamin Andre in central midfield. He has provided a balanced contribution through five league appearances, creating seven chances while adding four tackles, three interceptions and 16 clearances. His combination of creativity and defensive work should keep him firmly involved in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Verdonk - Gets minutes with Indonesia Verdonk featured in both of Indonesia's matches at the FIFA ASEAN Cup during the international break.

Impact Verdonk received valuable playing time with Indonesia after seeing limited action at club level this season. The defender has totaled just 69 minutes across three Ligue 1 appearances and remains behind Romain Perraud in the competition for the starting left-back role. His international minutes should help maintain his match rhythm, though he is expected to return to a backup role at club level.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Limited to backup role Sahraoui has been limited to 98 minutes across three Ligue 1 appearances this season.

Impact Sahraoui has settled into a backup role on the left wing, with Basar Onal currently ahead of him in the starting hierarchy. The winger has received opportunities off the bench but has yet to establish himself as a regular starter. His playing time should continue to depend largely on rotation and Onal's availability.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Fully fit after playing with France U21 Mbappe (calf) is fully fit after playing about 30 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw against Iceland U21, confirming he has fully recovered from the muscle scare that had forced him off...

Impact Mbappe had already been back in training and at 100 percent according to manager Gerald Baticle, and this appearance now removes any remaining doubt about his fitness. He will be available to face Le Havre on Oct. 10 in Ligue 1 before sitting out the Champions League clash against Arsenal due to suspension.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Igamane - Resumes ball work Igamane (knee) was seen juggling the ball during Lille's training session as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL suffered in January, according to the club.

Impact Igamane continues to make progress in his lengthy rehabilitation, with his latest ball work providing another encouraging step toward a return. The forward remains some distance from competitive action and is expected to return toward the end of the year, while he will miss Lille's entire Champions League league phase. Olivier Giroud and Ayase Ueda should continue sharing the No. 9 role in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Perraud - Retains his left-back role Perraud has appeared in all five of Lille's Ligue 1 matches, starting four of them at left-back under new coach Davide Ancelotti.

Impact Perraud has played 391 minutes through five games and recorded eight tackles, four interceptions and 16 clearances to go with 11 crosses and four shots. Perraud has no goals or assists so far after contributing three goals and four assists in Ligue 1 last season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Ngoy - Plays every minute in defense Ngoy has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Lille's first five Ligue 1 matches to begin the 2026/27 campaign.

Impact Ngoy is one of Lille's ever-present players with 450 league minutes. He leads the team with 10.3 defensive contributions per 90 minutes, contributing as well to 18 clearances and seven tackles in five appearances for the Dogues.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Basar Onal - Earns more attacking minutes Onal has started Lille's last two Ligue 1 matches after making one start and one substitute appearance across the first three rounds.

Impact Onal has played 211 minutes in four league appearances, with no goals or assists yet despite creating three chances. The Turkish winger has generated a team-leading in expected assists despite his limited minutes, pointing to a creative contribution from the left flank.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Trains with France U21s Mbappe was back in training Wednesday and appears to be at full health again, according to manager Gerald Baricle, per Le Petit Lillois. "His physical condition? It's good. This mo...

Impact Mbappe looks to be nearing full health again after his injury scare after coming off early last contest, with the midfielder already joining team training with the French U21s. This is a major relief for Lille fans as they approach the new season, keeping what could be a key player this season fit. If his progress continues and he appears with the U21 team, he should be deemed fit to resume play with Lille after the break.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Joins France U21 squad Mbappe has joined the France U21 squad, a sign that the calf discomfort suffered against Nice is likely not serious, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Mbappe had been forced off in the second half of Sunday's loss to Nice due to an apparent calf injury, a scare that raised concern given his status as a regular starter for Lille. His inclusion in the national team squad now offers reassurance about his fitness, easing fears that Dilane Bakwa would need to step in for an extended period in league play.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Maurits Kjaergaard - Provides assist in defeat Kjaergaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Nice. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Kjaergaard came on in the 64th minute and immediately changed Lille's attacking dynamic, delivering the assist on Ayase Ueda's 79th minute goal as Lille pushed desperately for a late equalizer. He registered one shot on goal and created two chances in 26 minutes of action, providing the direct running and incisive passing that gave Lille's comeback genuine momentum. Kjaergaard has now contributed directly to two goals in each of his last two substitute appearances in Ligue 1 this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Scores half-volley in loss Ueda scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Nice.

Impact Ueda pulled one back for Lille in the 79th minute with a clinical half-volley off Maurits Kjaergaard's assist, before heading a shot onto the goalframe in the 82nd minute that Yehvann Diouf saved brilliantly to deny the equalizer, and also tested Diouf with a point-blank header from Tiago Santos' cross in the 47th minute. He was Lille's most persistent attacking threat, combining four shots and two headers on goal in what was the most dangerous individual display for the visitors across the 90 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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