LILLE NEWS

Chuba Akpom - Nets insurance goal Akpom scored a goal while taking six shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Rennes.

Impact Akpom found the back of the net in the 86th minute while leading Lille with six shots in the match. The forward has goals in two straight fixtures with Sunday's start being his first since joining Lille at the start of the month.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Shines against Rennes Bakker had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing 14 times (seven accurate) and creating seven chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Rennes.

Impact Bakker set up Chuba Akpom in the 86th minute assisting Lille's second goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Bakker is in excellent form at the moment, but will miss next week's match against Monaco due to yellow card accumulation.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Bentaleb - Looking for season debur Bentaleb (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Rennes.

Impact Bentaleb will look to make his much anticipated return to the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest last season. He will likely start off with just a few minutes of play, until the midfielder is cleared to return to full starting XI action for Rennes.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Ruled out for Rennes Cabella picked up a hamstring injury and will be out for Sunday's clash against Rennes, coach Bruno Genesio confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Cabella will miss his first game since early November due to a hamstring injury sustained during the match against Le Havre, which forced him off at halftime. The severity of the injury is unclear, and his return date remains uncertain. Osame Sahraoui is expected to see increased playing time in Cabella's absence.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Bentaleb - Could be available Sunday Bentaleb (illness) has trained normally, is fit, and could be available to feature against Rennes on Sunday, coach Bruno Genesio said in the press conference.

Impact Bentaleb was officially cleared to return to competition by the league two days ago and is fit, according to his coach. He will be a late call for Sunday's game and could provide valuable depth to Lille's midfield for the remainder of the season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Picks one match suspension Bakker will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of yellow cards, the league announced.

Impact Bakker accumulated three yellow cards in a 10-match span across French competitions and will be suspended for one match against Monaco on Feb. 22. His absence shouldn't affect the starting squad since the Dutch didn't start the last two games.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Bentaleb - Cleared to return Bentaleb (illness) was cleared to return to competitive action Lille announced.

Impact Bentaleb had been meeting with a cardiologist for a variety of recovery programs to try and be allowed to play once more. It took more than a year, but the midfielder has finally been granted the green light to return and can now integrate back into the Lille first team.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Gomes - One shot in 2-1 defeat Gomes recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Le Havre.

Impact Andre made four interceptions, the most by any player in the match. It was the first occasion this season where the 34-year-old made four or more interceptions in a fixture. Andre also attempted a cross, but it was not accurate.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Fives saves in 2-1 defeat Chevalier made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Le Havre.

Impact Chevalier made five saves but conceded two goals as well. It was the third occasion in the last five fixtures across all competitions where the 23-year-old conceded two or more goals.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Akpom - Scores off bench on Saturday Akpom scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Le Havre.

Impact Akpom scores the team's only goal in the match which was his first in the league campaign. The 29-year-old provided a cross which was accurate. Akpom made a clearance as well.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

FC Barcelona Linked to Canada's Jonathan David, per Report Lille’s prolific striker adds Barcelona to long list of transfer rumors with his contract coming to an end.

FEBRUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ismaily - Called up Saturday Ismaily (calf) was called up for Saturday's clash with Le Havre.

Impact Ismaily is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Le Havre. The defender trained throughout the week and was unsurprisingly deemed fit for Saturday's match. It's unclear if he will be ready for the starting XI straight away.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Returns in cup Haraldsson played the full 90 during Tuesday's Coupe de France clash against Dunkerque.

Impact Haraldsson was dealing with a knock he picked up against St. Etienne, but it didn't appear to be a serious issue. He was back in the starting XI in the cup match, and played the full 90 immediately.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Akpom - Joins Lille on loan Akpom has joined Lille on loan from Ajax until the end of the season with a purchase option, the club announced. "It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of Chuba. W...

Impact Akpom is a product of Arsenal's youth academy. He spent time on loan at several clubs before establishing himself at PAOK Salonika, scoring 29 goals in three seasons. He later joined Middlesbrough, finishing the 2022-23 season with 29 goals in 42 matches and earning Player of the Year and Top Scorer honors in the Championship. Akpom then moved to Ajax Amsterdam, where he scored 15 goals in 36 appearances during the 2023-24 season and has already netted eight goals this season, including four in the Europa League.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Suspension over Andre is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Andre has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. The captain has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Tallies assist Bakker assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against St. Etienne.

Impact Bakker made it another match with an assist Saturday, earning an assist on Osame Sahraoui's goal in the 78th minute after assisting on a goal in Wednesday's UCL contest. This marks his third goal contribution in league play this season. However, he did drop out of his starting spot for the first time in four games.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Earns assist, exits injured Haraldsson assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus St. Etienne. He was injured and subbed...

Impact Haraldsson bagged an assist Saturday, finding Gabriel Gudmundsson in the 72nd minute for the club's third goal of the match. He now has four goal contributions in 12 league appearances (nine starts). However, it was not all good, as he would exit the field in the 84th minute due to injury. He has started in eight of their past 10 games, so he will hope this is only a minor injury and he can be fit soon.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Bags goal Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 win over St. Etienne. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Gudmundsson saw his first goal in nearly a month Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute. This marks only his second goal of the season, with those being his only two-goal contributions. He also added an interception, one clearance and two tackles won in the defense.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Scores from penalty spot David scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and six chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against St. Etienne.

Impact David leveled the game before Lille's eventual onslaught of goals Saturday, converting a penalty in the 32nd minute. He would also bag an assist, finding Osame Sahraoui in the 63rd minute. This marks his fourth straight game with a. goal contribution, with five-goal contributions during that span. He now has 12 goals and three assists in 19 appearances (16 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Nets second-half brace Sahraoui scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win against St. Etienne.

Impact Sahraoui continued his run of high form Saturday, making it a third straight game with a goal, having five goal contributions during that span. He would bag two goals against St. Etienne, both coming in the second half and earning his second and thrid goal in league play this season. He now has nine goal contributions in 27 appearances (13 starts) across all competitions this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Allows one against St. Etienne Chevalier registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus St. Etienne.

Impact Chevalier stood strong in net as he had a somewhat quiet day, only making one save while allowing a goal. This marks his fifth straight appearance without a clean sheet, with eight in his 28 appearances this season. He will have a solid chance of ending his streak in their next contest, facing Le Havre on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Malouda - Suffering from thigh injury Malouda is out for Saturday's match against St. Etienne due to a thigh injury, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Malouda is heading to the sidelines one match after seeing his season debut, as he is dealing with a thigh injury. However, there have been rumors of a loan out of the club, possibly being sidelined due to the ongoing negotiations. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaily - Absent Saturday Ismaily is out for Saturday's match against St. Etienne, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Ismaily will not be an option once again Saturday, missing his third straight match due to a calf injury. The defender still has no return date, leaving his availability moving forward up in the air. He will hope to be fit soon, as he has started in four of his seven appearances this season but has missed 15 games through injury.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ayyoub Bouaddi - First UCL assist Bouaddi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 6-1 win versus Feyenoord.

Impact Bouaddi recorded his first ever goal-contribution in Champions League play Wednesday, assisting once in Lille's 6-1 victory over Feyenoord. The midfielder was filling the vacancy left by Benjamin Andre who was unavailable due to suspension. Bouaddi made seven appearances (five starts) over Lille's eight UCL fixtures, creating three chances and contributing to a single clean sheet.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Supplies assist in rout Bakker assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Feyenoord.

Impact Bakker recorded his first career Champions League assist Wednesday as Lille trounced Feyenoord in a 6-1 victory. The defender also led the team with eight crosses (two accurate) while creating four chances. Bakker made just 16 appearances (six starts) over Lille's first 24 fixtures across Ligue 1 and the Champions League but has now started in four successive matches across all competitions.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE