Lille Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Lens wins in French league, promotes Ukraine peace message

Lens has swapped its traditional “blood and gold” colors for the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag in a 3-1 win over Clermont in the French league

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Tim Weah - Gets sent off versus Nantes Weah was given a straight red card in the 64th minute of Saturday's match versus Nantes for a reckless challenge.

Impact Weah was given the nod for a rare start here but it didn't end well at all. His tackle initially seemed clean but the continuation of his slide caught up the ankle of Samuel Moutoussamy causing a rough injury for his opponent and after a VAR review the winger was given his marching orders. Burak Yilmaz should return in the starting XI after the break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Leaves with hip injury Celik was forced off in the second half of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea with a hip flexor injury.

Impact Celik lasted 58 minutes before succumbing to injury and leaving the pitch. The fullback's status for this weekend's trip to Nantes is in doubt.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Villa hosts Arsenal in EPL; Serie A top 3 in play

Aston Villa welcomes Arsenal in the English Premier League, and Middlesbrough hosts Chelsea at Riverside Stadium in the first of the weekend’s FA Cup quarterfinals

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Botman Sven - Ruled out for Nantes match Botman has been diagnosed with a gluteal injury and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Nantes, L'Equipe reports.

Impact The full extent of the issue remains unclear but if nothing else is announced Botman would still have a chance to return after the break. In his absence Tiago Djalo should slide in a central role while Gabriel Gudmundsson should shift back to left-back which may allow a start on the wing for Timothy Weah or Angel Gomes.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Makes two saves in 2-1 UCL loss Jardim made two saves in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Jardim turned in another forgettable European outing. He didn't have much work here but still allowed two more goals in his net and has now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his two UCL starts. His domestic form is completely different though as he's kept a clean sheet in each of his five Ligue 1 starts since the turn of the year.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Sends six crosses versus Chelsea Bamba had two chances created, six crosses (two accurate), two aerials won and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Bamba was active yet again and continues his great form of late. He's now mounted one goal on seven shots along with 13 chances created and 38 crosses over his past six matches alone. The winger though had a quiet campaign in the UCL and failed to score or assist in six appearances (five starts).

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Plays full 90 in UCL defeat Andre (illness) had one chance created, four aerials won and two fouls drawn while playing the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Andre was likely still a bit affected by his issue and turned in a bit sub par display for his standards. He'll finish his UCL campaign with five shots, four chances created, 18 tackles and 10 fouls drawn in seven starts.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Quiet in UCL elimination David had one shot (off target), two fouls drawn and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact David was yet again a bit invisible and remains with just one score in 11 matches after firing 15 scores across all competitions before that. The forward has had his chances taking 16 shots in his last seven of those but has only put five of them on target.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Converts PK versus Chelsea Yilmaz converted a penalty on four shots (one on target) and added two aerials won, two fouls drawn and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Yilmaz was clinical from the spot in the first half and got his team back in the game at least for a bit. The veteran turned in a solid all around display and may have just needed a few weeks on the bench to clear his head which will likely see him continue starting in April though he may be given a breather over the weekend here just days after the clash with Chelsea.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hatem Ben Arfa - Plays off bench in UCL loss Ben Arfa played 13 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Ben Arfa returned to the bench with Burak Yilmaz turning in an impressive display with his start which could mean more playing time for the latter and limited time off the bench in April for the former, especially with the team ending their European campaign.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clauss, Nkunku receive 1st call-ups for French national team

Lens defender Jonathan Clauss and Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku have received their first call-ups to France's national team

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Lille vs. Chelsea: Extended Highlights ' UCL Round of 16 - Leg 2

MARCH 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Embattled Chelsea beats Lille to reach CL quarters

U.S. international Christian Pulisic converted one of Chelsea’s rare chances and Cesar Azpilicueta added another goal to help the defending champion progress to the Champions Leagu...

MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Botman Sven - Suffers injury in Champions League Botman was subbed out of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16 defeat against Chelsea in the 58th minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He made a clearance and an...

Impact Botman was replaced by Amadou Onana on Wednesday, though Tiago Djalo would more likely slide over to fill in for him in central defense against Nantes at the weekend if necessary. The extent of his injury is unclear as of yet.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL

Turmoil is engulfing Chelsea as it tries to protect the two-goal lead against Lille to extend its Champions League title defense into the quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Sanches to miss Lille's Champions League game with Chelsea

Lille will be without injured Renato Sanches when the team plays defending champion Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético

The final set of Champions League round-of-16 second legs are being played this week

MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

LOSC LILLE - AS SAINT-ÉTIENNE (0 - 0) - Highlights - / 2021-2022

MARCH 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leo Jardim - Keeps third straight clean sheet Jardim made three saves en route to a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Jardim and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month. The keeper has also racked up 19 saves over that period and has been one of the main factors behind that improved form.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fonte - Holds clean sheet in draw Fonte had a clean sheet, two aerials won, two interceptions and three clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Fonte and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Keeps third straight clean sheet Djalo had a clean sheet, four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Djalo and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Stars for clean sheet in draw Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), three crosses (one accurate), six aerials won, two fouls drawn, five tackles (two won) and three interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw...

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month. The full-back also added one goal and one assist over that period.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Takes three shots in scoreless draw Gudmundsson had a clean sheet, three shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), four dribbles and three dispossessions in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Gudmundsson and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month. The wing-back has been used mostly on the wing of late and also brings a ton of offensive upside after scoring once in that span.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Holds clean sheet in draw Botman had a clean sheet, one interception and team-high 73 passes completed in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Botman and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Lens wins in French league, promotes Ukraine peace message

MATCHDAY: Villa hosts Arsenal in EPL; Serie A top 3 in play

Clauss, Nkunku receive 1st call-ups for French national team

Embattled Chelsea beats Lille to reach CL quarters

MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL

Sanches to miss Lille's Champions League game with Chelsea

Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético