Lille Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Zeki Celik - Takes two shots in shutout win Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), two crosses (none accurate), three tackles (one won), three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The full-back hasn't been much of an offensive weapon of late and has mostly produced steady defensive peripheral numbers.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Blocks two shots in shutout win Botman had a clean sheet, two interceptions, two blocked shots and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Botman and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The center-back though has been a fantasy weapon of late after also adding two goals and one assist in those six affairs.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xeka - Bags winner over Montpellier Xeka scored on two shots (one on target) and hauled in two chances created, three aerials won, three fouls drawn, three tackles (one won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win ov...

Impact Xeka was at the right place, at the right time after a terrific run to clean up a bounced ball after Jonas Omlin's save and found the back of the net for the winner for the champions. The midfielder had one more excellent opportunity to score that came agonizingly close to the goal as well. With Renato Sanches in the infirmary at the moment Xeka may have a chance for a run at starting role but his status depends on the status of Sanches.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Sends six crosses in win Bamba had two shots (one on target), six crosses (two accurate), three corners and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Bamba turned in a solid and productive performance and continues his run of good form. He's now mounted six shots, five chances created, four fouls drawn and 12 crosses over his past three matches alone but remains without a goal or an assist since November.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes three shots in win David had three shots (one on target), two chances created and one dribble in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact David now advanced to five straight matches without a goal or an assist but has improved a bit of late after racking up six shots (three on target) with four chances created over his past three of those affairs. The forward remains the team's top scorer with 12 league goals and 15 across all competitions.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Makes five saves in shutout win Jardim made five saves en route to a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Jardim was absolutely brilliant in his first start since August and immediately claimed his first clean sheet of the campaign. It remained unclear if Jardim was given a chance at the job in goal or Ivo Grbic has picked up a last-minute injury so Jardim's starting role for next weekend is still uncertain. He can be a promising new option in fantasy formats though if he gets a run at the starting role.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Returns off bench for win Yilmaz (pelvis) played 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Yilmaz apparently wasn't ready for a full tilt just yet but half an hour in his legs here should have him in the lineup next weekend. He hasn't scored in four appearances now but bagged three goals in the five matches before that.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hatem Ben Arfa - Goes unused versus Montpellier Ben Arfa was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Ben Arfa is likely still regaining his optimal fitness and was benched here despite Burak Yilmaz also sitting on the bench. The return of the latter though will likely keep Ben Arfa mostly on the bench moving forward as well.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Sits out away win Grbic was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Grbic was surprisingly on the bench here and has either picked up a last-minute issue or may have been benched after a run of poor form. Unless there's a news that he's dealing with something over the week his status for next week could also be uncertain after a great display from Leo Jardim.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rock, paper, scissors decides free kick for Lille

Jonathan Bamaba and Xeka resorted to a childhood game to decide which player would take a free kick for Lille at Montpellier in the French league

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Defending champ Lille snaps 2-game losing streak, Lyon wins

Defending champion Lille has snapped a two-game losing streak with a scrappy 1-0 win at Montpellier in the French league to move back into the race for the European spots

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Burak Yilmaz - Probable versus Montpellier Yilmaz (pelvis) has returned to training and will be available for Saturday's match versus Montpellier, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Yilmaz is quickly back after missing just one match with what seems to have been a minor knock and should be full go versus the Pailladins. The forward is on a three-match dry spell but has been active in that span with 11 shots (four on target) and could be due for a goal here.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Ruled out for Montpellier match Sanches is dealing with a groin injury and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Montpellier, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Sanches will miss his second straight outing now and given how tricky groin injuries could be he may have to be evaluated on a week to week basis. Xeka is back from suspension and will likely get in the lineup until Sanches returns.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi surprises former Man United youngster Angel Gomes with shirt swap request after PSG beat Lille 5-1 The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner surprised his 21-year-old opponent by requesting his shirt following the Ligue 1 clash.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ivo Grbic - Makes two saves in 5-1 defeat Grbic made two saves in Sunday's 5-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Grbic suffered another rough defeat and has now allowed seven goals over his past two matches alone and 11 over the last five with no clean sheets over that span. The keeper will be a risky fantasy option until Lille steady the ship.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Nets consolation in 5-1 defeat Botman scored on two shots (both on target) and added two tackles (one won), two interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 5-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Botman continues to be a serious threat up front as he's now mounted two goals and one assist over his past five matches alone and that was his third goal of the campaign already. He's merely kept one clean sheet though in the nine outings since returning from an injury in December.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Creates three chances versus PSG Bamba had two shots (one on target), three chances created, four crosses (three accurate), three dribbles, three corners, two fouls drawn and three dispossessions in Sunday's 5-1 l...

Impact Bamba turned in one of his best performances this season but his efforts came short in a dreadful affair for the champions. The winger has now mounted four shots, four chances created and seven crosses over his past two outings alone and may be finally waking up this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hatem Ben Arfa - Assists in first Lille start Ben Arfa tallied one assist, one shot (off target) and three dribbles in Sunday's 5-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Ben Arfa made an impact in his first start for Lille and grabbed a major contribution immediately. He was a bit quiet the rest of the way but should keep improving his form over time given that was only his second appearance this season. The status of Burak Yilmaz remains unclear and Ben Arfa could have a run in the lineup if the former remains sidelined.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Quiet in dreadful defeat David had one dribble, one dispossession and two fouls committed in Sunday's 5-1 loss to PSG.

Impact David was awfully quiet here in a horrific outing for Lille. That's now his fourth straight outing without a goal or an assist while he's merely taken four shots (two on target) over that span and has had two of those affairs without any shots at all. The forward though remains with 15 goals across all competitions and should return soon to the score sheet.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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