Lille Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Jose Fonte - Wins three aerials for clean sheet Fonte had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), three aerials won, three interceptions, two blocked shots and three clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Fonte held his second clean sheet in last six matches but he's had the same tally from his last 11 too. The veteran has also tallied two assists from earlier in the campaign and has showed a ton of promise while being consistently productive in defensive peripheral stats.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Keeps clean sheet for draw Djalo had a clean sheet, two fouls drawn and three tackles (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Djalo switched now to left-back and continues to get the nod with games at right-back and center-back as well of late and has turned into the swiss-army knife for the Lille back line. He's produced one goal, one assist and two clean sheets over his past seven starts and has also been very productive in defensive peripheral stats.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Keeps clean sheet versus Lyon Celik had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), three crosses (one accurate), three aerials won, three interceptions and a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Celik logged in full 90 for second time in three matches since missing one game with suspension. He was very productive here but only held his second clean sheet in last 11 matches and is still looking for his first goal or assist this season which has limited him in some formats.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Earns clean sheet for draw Botman had a clean sheet, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and five clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Botman logged his third start in four matches since returning from a lengthy injury and that was his first clean sheet since September. Lille though only held two shutouts in last 11 matches and he'll remain a risky fantasy option for the time being.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Logs two dribbles in draw Bamba had two dribbles, three fouls drawn and two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Bamba was a bit quiet in his return from suspension and hasn't had a shot on target in four straight matches now. He's been productive in other ways however in that span after racking up one assist on four chances created, 16 crosses, eight fouls drawn and four tackles. Set pieces also boost his numbers at times.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Takes four shots versus Lyon Yilmaz had four shots (two on target), one chance created and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Yilmaz has returned to better days and has been better lately after scoring twice over his past five matches while hauling in 15 shots, 10 crosses and five fouls drawn over the same period. The forward has a total of five goals and three assists already across all competitions this campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes two shots in scoreless draw David had two shots (off target), three aerials won and three fouls drawn in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact David failed to hit the mark for only second time in last 11 matches. He's been a scoring machine though all season with five scores over his previous six matches across all competitions and is leading the league with 11 goals on the season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LOSC LILLE - OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS (0 - 0) - Highlights - / 2021-2022

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Kylian Mbappé scores his 100th goal for PSG

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 100th goal for Paris Saint-Germain

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinildo Mandava - Suspended for Lyon clash Mandava is suspended for Sunday's match versus Lyon.

Impact Gabriel Gudmundsson is the favorite to start at left-back in place of suspended Mandava.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Weah - Ruled out for rest of 2021 Weah has been diagnosed with a quad injury and is ruled out for the remainder of 2021, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Weah is mounting an impressive season with three assists already but this issue could derail his form. He'll be out at least until early January but there's still no specific return date set and depending on the recovery may also have to wait a few weeks into the first month of 2022.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Scores in win over Wolfsburg Yilmaz scored on four shots (two on target) and added two aerials won and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Yilmaz turned in a very strong outing in this crucial affair helping his team advance to the elimination stages of UCL. He bagged his second goal in last three starts while taking eight shots (three on target) and eight crosses on seven corners over the same period.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Scores in UCL victory David scored on three shots (one on target) and added one chance created and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact David continues his scoring spree with back to back scores and eight total from his past 10 matches (nine starts). The striker has three of his 14 scores this season in the Champions League and with Lille advancing to the elimination stages he'll continue to terrorize the European stadiums in the Spring as well.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Gomes - Scores, assists off bench for win Gomes scored on his lone shot and tallied one assist in 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Gomes was an absolute revelation off the bench and made a huge impact helping to seal the deal for his team and took part in both the second and third goal. He was spectacular for his first major contributions of the season but that was only his second appearance since mid-October as his role has faded over the course of the season.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Dishes two assists in UCL win Ikone tallied two assists, three shots (two on target), three chances created, four dribbles and a yellow card in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Ikone was a creative force to reckon with in a glorious day for Lille as they march on to the elimination stages of UCL. The winger dished his first assists of the season and first major contributions in last six matches across all competitions. He's been very active of late with six shots and three chances created over his past two matches alone.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Logs two dribbles versus Wolfsburg Sanches had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), two dribbles, three corners and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Sanches scored once on two shots over his past three starts and has been an offensive threat of late while adding four chances created and seven crosses over the same period. Set pieces are also helping him boost his numbers and offer a solid floor to his fantasy owners.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Botman Sven - Wins three aerials in 3-1 victory Botman had three aerials won, five clearances and one foul drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Botman had a solid defensive display and helped for a crucial victory that saw Lille through to the elimination stages of UCL. He's been productive in the back but Lille have kept just one clean sheet in last 10 matches which would limit his overall fantasy production.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Allows one in UCL victory Grbic made one save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Grbic hasn't been much of a fantasy factor of late with no more than two saves made over his past five matches while merely holding one clean sheet over his past 10 outings across all competitions.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona out of Champions League, snow extends group stage

Barcelona’s 17-year streak of advancing to the Champions League knockout rounds each season has ended with an exit from the group stage that failed to finish on time because of sno...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Wolfsburg vs. LOSC: Extended Highlights ' Group Stage - MD 6

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Salzburg beats Sevilla, reaches last 16 in CL for 1st time

Salzburg will be making its first appearance in the knockout stage of the Champions League after defeating 10-man Sevilla 1-0 to secure second place in Group G

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Lille beats Wolfsburg 3-1 to advance in Champions League

Lille has qualified for the Champions League last 16 for the first time in 15 years as the French champion beat Wolfsburg 3-1 to win its group

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Barcelona faces Champions League elimination

The final round of matches in the Champions League's group stage sees Barcelona facing the possibility of not advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in 18 seasons

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Xeka - Suspended for Champions League game Xeka will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against Wolfsburg with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Xeka was booked for the third time in the Champions League this season during the Matchday 5 victory against Salzburg, and he will be suspended for Wednesday's game. Renato Sanches could drop back into midfield in his place for the game.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Suspended against Wolfsburg Bamba will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against Wolfsburg with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Bamba picked up his third yellow card of the Champions League campaign against Salzburg in Matchday 5, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's game. Yusuf Yazici could replace him on the left wing as Timothy Weah (undisclosed) is also out injured.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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