Lille Team News Page 32 - Soccer

Hatem Ben Arfa - Quiet in scoreless draw Ben Arfa had one chance created, one foul drawn and one dribble in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Ben Arfa logged in his third straight start but has been very quiet throughout that period and seems to be screaming to return to the bench. The poor form of Burak Yilmaz is likely the only thing that keeps Ben Arfa with serious playing time but the two could start rotating soon.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Sends three crosses in scoreless draw Bamba had one shot (off target), three crosses (one accurate), two corners and four fouls drawn in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Bamba was surprisingly quiet here after a strong outing highlighted by his first goal of the season last week. The attacking midfielder though has been in a good form with six shots, 11 chances created and 29 crosses over his previous four outings alone.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Quiet in scoreless draw David had one chance created, one foul drawn and 11 passes completed in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact After finally returning to the score sheet last week David was very invisible here and remains with just one goal in 10 matches since the turn of the year. He's been fairly active of late though with 15 shots and six chances created over his previous five matches and could be back on a scoring run soon again.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Plays off bench versus St. Etienne Yilmaz played 29 minutes off the bench in Friday's 0-0 draw to St. Etienne.

Impact Yilmaz has now started just once in last seven matches and remains very limited off the bench. Hatem Ben Arfa hasn't been much better, so Yilmaz could get another run at the starting role very soon again but his upside will remain low for the time being.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Ruled out at least three weeks Sanches has been diagnosed with a lesion of the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh and will miss at least three weeks, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches' issue is a massive blow for Lille just days ahead of their crucial UCL second leg versus Chelsea. His timetable will see him out at least until the international break may be even more and Xeka should see plenty of playing time in his absence.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sanches injured as Lille draws 0-0 at home to Saint-Etienne

Defending champion Lille drew 0-0 at home to improving Saint-Etienne in the French league and lost key midfielder Renato Sanches to injury

MARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Benjamin Andre - Late scratch Friday Andre was a late scratch for Friday's match versus St. Etienne as he's dealing with an illness, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Andre was just back from suspension and will now have to miss his second straight outing. The midfielder though should be right back next week as he's only dealing with a regular cold and should be full go for the big UCL clash with Chelsea.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Exits with injury Sanches was forced off in the 25th minute against St. Etienne on Friday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Sanches has started 19 of his 23 appearances for the club this season in which he has registered one goal on 17 shots (three on target), five assists, 54 crosses (16 accurate) and 28 corners. With the quick turnaround ahead of Wednesday's UCL clash with Chelsea, Sanches could be in danger of missing out depending on the severity of his injury.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atlético hosts Cádiz, Lille faces Saint-Etienne

Atlético Madrid hosts Cádiz looking to add to its three-game winning streak in the Spanish league before its trip to face Manchester United

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Leo Jardim - One save in clean sheet Jardim kept a clean sheet while making a save during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Jardim helped Lille claim all three points, shutting out Clermont on Sunday. The clean sheet was the fourth in six league starts for the keeper while his one save upped his season total to 19.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Scores on Sunday David scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating three chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact David found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring Lille's second goal. The goal was the 13th of the season for the forward while his five shots and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Leader in blocks, clearances Botman blocked a shot and made five clearances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Botman helped Lille keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Sunday. The centerback didn't make a tackle or interception, but led Lille in both clearances and blocks in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Opens the scoring early Bamba scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Bamba found the back of the net after just three minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while his three shots and two chances created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Two assists on Sunday Sanches had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Sanches set up Jonathan Bamba in the third minute and Jonathan David in the 71st to assist Lille's first two goals. The assists upped the attacker's season total to five while his three chances created led Lille in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Scores as substitute Zhegrova scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 4-0 win over Clermont.

Impact Zhegrova entered the match in the 83rd minute and scored Lille's final goal in the 90th. The goal was the first of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Involved in two late goals Celik scored a goal and had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once accurately, creating three chances, making two interceptions and three clearances during Sunday...

Impact Celik scored in the 84th minute before setting up Edon Zhegrova in the 90th to play a role in Lille's final two goals. The goal and assist were both the first of the season for the fullback while leading Lille in chances created and interceptions in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Zeki CELIK (85' - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - CLERMONT FOOT 63 21/22

MARCH 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Jonathan Christian DAVID (71' - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - CLERMONT FOOT 63 21/22

MARCH 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Jonathan BAMBA (4' - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - CLERMONT FOOT 63 21/22

MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Edon ZHEGROVA (90' - LOSC) LOSC LILLE - CLERMONT FOOT 63 21/22

MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Inconsistent Marseille loses 1-0 to Monaco to slip to 3rd

Marseille’s inconsistent home form could derail the club’s European ambitions as it lost 1-0 to Monaco to slip to third place in the French league

MARCH 6, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL, Zlatan back for AC Milan

Manchester City and Manchester United have different ambitions heading into the derby at City’s Etihad Stadium

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Burak Yilmaz - Probable versus Clermont Yilmaz (groin) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Clermont Foot, L'Equipe reports

Impact Yilmaz only missed one match with his issue but he's been a bit out of form of late starting just once in last three matches and there's always a chance he gets eased off the bench here again with Hatem Ben Arfa starting in his place again.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nice tops Versailles to reach 1st French Cup final since '97

Amine Gouiri has scored one goal and set up Kasper Dolberg for the other as top-flight Nice beat fourth-tier Versailles 2-0 to reach the French Cup final for the first time in 25 y...

MARCH 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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Sanches injured as Lille draws 0-0 at home to Saint-Etienne

MATCHDAY: Atlético hosts Cádiz, Lille faces Saint-Etienne

Inconsistent Marseille loses 1-0 to Monaco to slip to 3rd

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL, Zlatan back for AC Milan

Nice tops Versailles to reach 1st French Cup final since '97