Lille Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Berke Ozer - Three saves in defeat Ozer recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Nice.

Impact Ozer made three saves in Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat at Nice, denying Elye Wahi in the 19th minute with an outstanding one-on-one stop and also making a solid block in the 66th minute, but was beaten by Mohammed Amoura's deflected 22nd minute opener off Nathan Ngoy and a second Amoura strike on the counter in the 67th minute. Lille suffer their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season and drop to fourth ahead of the three-week international break, though they remain just three points behind Monaco at the top of the table.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Off with muscle injury Mbappe was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Nice due to an apparent muscle injury, according to Jouse Casse of Foot Mercato.

Impact Mbappe would make it to halftime Sunday but would need to leave soon after, as he is suffering from an apparent muscle injury. This is a major blow for the young player, as he was just called up by the French U21 squad and was set to play with them during the upcoming break, likely being put on hold now. More crucially, he has been a starter for Lille this season as they enter UCL action, so this could be a major blow if he misses further time. Dilane Bakwa is a likely replacement if Mbappe misses further time.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Ruled out with training knock Nianzou (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Nice due to a knock suffered in training, according to coach Davide Ancelotti, per Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Nianzou had recently returned to availability after a minor injury, though he was primarily expected to settle for a backup role behind Nathan Ngoy and Alexsandro in central defense. This latest setback is a new one to monitor, and his path back into contention will continue to be tracked as Lille's season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Igamane - Joins some training drills Igamane (knee) participated in some team training drills Thursday but remains far from making his return, the club posted.

Impact Igamane continues to recover from the torn knee ligaments suffered earlier this year, an injury that will keep him out of Lille's entire Champions League regular season phase, with a potential return expected at the end of the year. Olivier Giroud and Ayase Ueda will continue to share the number nine role until he returns to full speed.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Impressive Start to the Season for Davide Ancelotti With Lille in Ligue 1 Ancelotti's son has a good start in Ligue 1 and dreams of standing out as a coach

SEPTEMBER 14 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Maurits Kjaergaard - Delivers assist off bench Kjaergaard assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Troyes.

Impact Kjaergaard came on in the 61st minute for Hakon Haraldsson and was immediately the most creative player on the pitch, delivering the assist on Ethan Mbappe's stoppage time goal with a precise through pass and also creating three chances in total including a sublime through ball for Gaetan Perrin that was just too long. He also fired a shot in the 90th minute that Patrick Beach saved comfortably as Lille pushed for a second in the closing stages. Kjaergaard now has one assist from one Ligue 1 appearance with his new club.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dilane Bakwa - Provides assist in first start Bakwa assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Troyes.

Impact Bakwa delivered the assist that triggered Tiago Santos' 18th minute opener, combining with Ayase Ueda and Santos in the right-channel triangle before Santos struck into the top corner, and registered two shots without troubling Patrick Beach across 71 minutes before being replaced by Ethan Mbappe. He delivered three crosses of which one was accurate and took two corners as Lille's main right-sided attacker before his withdrawal with the match still at 1-0. Bakwa is slowly but surely building a starter status after joining the LOSC from Forest for the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Stoppage-time goal seals victory Mbappe scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Troyes.

Impact Mbappe came on in the 71st minute and scored in the 90+3 with a close-range finish at the back post off Maurits Kjaergaard's precise assist, also missing a one-on-one opportunity in the 90+1 before converting from Kjaergaard's second attempt to set up. He registered three shots including three on goal and created one chance in 19 minutes, injecting the attacking directness that settled a match Lille had managed without truly pressing home their dominance in the second half.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Keeps clean sheet in win Ozer had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Troyes.

Impact Ozer made one save in Sunday's 2-0 Ligue 1 home win over Troyes, a routine gathering in the second half as Lille kept Troyes largely at arm's length throughout. He kept a clean sheet as part of a Lille defensive unit that already has three clean sheets in four Ligue 1 games. Ozer will look to keep that momentum in Sunday's clash against Nice.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Igamane - Could return in 2027 Igamane (knee) will miss Lille's entire Champions League regular season phase, though a return could come in 2027 if the club advances further in the competition, according to Zoub...

Impact Igamane remains in recovery from the torn knee ligaments suffered earlier this year, with coach Davide Ancelotti confirming the absence of the striker for the UCL league phase. Olivier Giroud figures to continue compensating for his absence up front, and Igamane's eventual return will depend on how well he recovers from his serious knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lille vs Troyes Prediction and Betting Tips | September 13th 2026 Lille face off with Troyes in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gaetan Perrin - Assists in first start Perrin assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-2 loss versus Betis.

Impact Perrin made his first start across all competitions this season count by delivering the corner that Alexsandro headed home to restore Lille's lead in the first half. He also tested Alvaro Valles with his only attempt and supplied four crosses before being replaced after 61 minutes. After beginning the campaign in a reserve role, producing an assist in his first opportunity from the starting XI should help Perrin push for additional minutes in Lille's attacking rotation.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alexsandro Ribeiro - Scores one goal in defeat Alexsandro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Betis.

Impact Alexsandro delivered at both ends of the pitch, rising to meet Gaetan Perrin's corner and heading Lille back in front in the 36th minute. He was even busier defensively, producing six clearances, three blocks and two successful tackles, but Lille were unable to protect the lead after halftime. His combination of heavy defensive involvement and aerial ability on set pieces provides multiple routes to production from center-back.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Scores on first start Ueda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Betis.

Impact Ueda made an immediate impact in his first start for Lille, meeting Ethan Mbappe's delivery at the back post to open the scoring in the 12th minute. His lone attempt was enough to produce his first goal for the club before Olivier Giroud replaced him after 77 minutes. Converting immediately in his first opportunity from the starting XI should strengthen Ueda's case for further minutes as Lille determine the hierarchy at center-forward.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Makes two saves in defeat Ozer registered two saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Betis.

Impact Ozer faced considerably more pressure than his opposite number, with Betis producing 20 shots and five efforts on target. He made three saves but was beaten twice by Marc Bartra before Troy Parrott completed the comeback early in the second half. Ozer has started each of Lille's opening three Ligue 1 matches this season and remains established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Sunday's clash with Troyes.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Ethan Mbappe - Sent off vs. Real Betis Mbappe was sent off in Tuesday's UCL match against Real Betis.

Impact Mbappe got tangled with Betis defender Natan after the Brazilian allegedly celebrated Betis' third goal close to him, and Mbappe responded with an elbow to the face. VAR caught the sequence, and Mbappe was sent off as a result. The young forward should remain available for Ligue 1 matches, but he won't be an option for the UCL MD2 match against Arsenal on Oct. 13. Mbappe should return to the European stage when Lille take on Galatasaray on Oct. 21 in MD3.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alexsandro Ribeiro - Busy defensively in 1-0 win Alexsandro had two tackles (two won), 12 clearances and one interception in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Toulouse.

Impact Alexsandro had an incredible busy game as Lille defeated Toulouse 1-0. He has now been crucial in two clean sheet wins so far this season. He won both of his tackles, drew two fouls and made 12 clearances in the game, while also making a block and an interception. This is the second time in three games that he has made 10 or more clearances in a game.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Scores only goal in 1-0 win Ueda scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 win over Toulouse.

Impact Ueda came on for his first appearance since his transfer from Feyenoord and scored the winner. He took two shots in teh game and put both on target. The forward had a strong performance against Tunisia in the World Cup, where he scored two and assisted one.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Ozer - Incredible nine saves in 1-0 win Ozer recorded nine saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 1-0 win versus Toulouse.

Impact Ozer pulled off a man of the match performance as he made nine saves including seven saves from inside the box to help Lille to a 1-0 victory away to Toulouse. This was his second clean sheet from three games, both coming in his first two away games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Tanguy Nianzou - Available against Toulouse Nianzou (undisclosed) is available for Thursday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Davide Ancelotti.

Impact Nianzou is ready to return after missing Friday's match against PSG despite having already recovered from his minor injury. However, the defender is expected to settle for a backup role behind Nathan Ngoy and Alexsandro in central defense, limiting his path to regular starts for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Toulouse vs Lille Prediction and Betting Tips | September 3rd 2026 Toulouse will welcome Lille to the Stadium de Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Maurits Kjaergaard - Signs with Lille through 2031 Kjaergaard has signed a five year contract with Lille through 2031, joining from RB Salzburg, according to the club.

Impact Kjaergaard made 136 appearances for Salzburg over five seasons, contributing 19 goals and 33 assists while winning three Austrian titles, and made his professional debut at just 16 through the club's academy pathway with loan spells at FC Liefering. The 23 year old Danish midfielder has already amassed nearly 180 professional appearances, including 29 in European competition, and now joins Lille looking to continue his development at a club with a strong history of ties to Danish football.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ayase Ueda - Transfers to Lille Ueda transferred from Feyenoord to Lille on Monday.

Impact Ueda is coming off the best season of his career in 2025/26, notching 26 goals across 40 appearances for Feyenoord, and he also added three goal contributions (two goals, one assist) for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ueda should be a regular starter for Lille and could form a deadly attacking duo with Olivier Giroud.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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