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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

Jonathan David - Scores as substitute David scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 6-1 win versus Feyenoord.

Impact David rocketed home a second-half goal Wednesday in Lille's 6-1 victory over Feyenoord. The forward entered the match with the result well-decided and just 27 minutes remaining before claiming his sixth goal of the Champions League campaign, tying him for fifth-most in the competition. Overall, David has scored twice and assisted once over his last three appearances (two starts) across all competitions.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Gomes - Clinical finish in victory Angel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two corners in Wednesday's 6-1 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Angel scored his first goal of the Champions League campaign Wednesday from his lone shot attempt as Lille marched past Feyenoord in a 6-1 victory. In addition to his goal, the midfielder tracked-back to contribute two tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance to the defensive effort. The appearance marked Angel's return to Champions League play after missing Lille's previous three fixtures, two due to injury and one as an unused substitute.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Scores in consecutive appearances Sahraoui scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 6-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Sahraoui opened the scoring and also supplied an assist for Lille over his 89 minutes of play Wednesday as the French-side easily dispatched of Feyenoord in a 6-1 victory. With Edon Zhegrova (groin) weeks away from a return, Sahraoui has now started in two successive matches. In his expanded role over the two fixtures, the forward has attempted five shots (three on goal) while creating five chances, scoring twice and assisting once.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Goal and assist in rout Cabella scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 6-1 victory versus Feyenoord. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81s...

Impact Cabella contributed a goal and assist each over his 83 minutes of play Wednesday as Lille punished Feyenoord in a 6-1 victory. The assist marked the midfielder's first ever Champions League assist, and the goal was his first in the competition since the 2020/2021 campaign in which he netted his first UCL goal for FC Krasnodar. In addition to his offensive production Wednesday, Cabella added two tackles (two won), one interception and one clearance to the defensive effort.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Two saves in victory Chevalier recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 6-1 win against Feyenoord. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact Chevalier helped Lille clinch automatic qualification into the Champions League Round-of-16 Wednesday, repelling two of three shots on target in a definitive 6-1 victory over Feyenoord. Chevalier put forth strong performances over his eight appearances (eight starts) in the League Phase of the competition to propel his team forward, averaging 3.5 saves and 1.63 clearances while conceding 1.25 goals per appearance.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Andre - Picks one match ban Andre is set to be suspended after accumulating three yellow cards over the span of ten games, the league announced.

Impact Andre received his third yellow card in the past ten games across French competitions, leading to a suspension for the Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne. Ayyoub Bouaddi or Angel are anticipated to step in for him in the midfield for that match.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lille vs. Feyenoord: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 8

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Ayyoub Bouaddi - One interception in 2-1 defeat Bouaddi recorded eight tackles (four won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg.

Impact Bouaddi made eight tackles, most by any player in the match. It was the first occasion this season where the 17-year-old made more than five tackles in a fixture. Along with that, Bouaddi also made an interception.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Five saves on Saturday Chevalier made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Strasbourg.

Impact Chevalier made five saves but conceded two goals as well. It was the third consecutive fixture where the 23-year-old failed to keep a clean sheet. It was the second consecutive fixture where Chevalier made five or more saves and conceded two or more goals.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Scores on Saturday Sahraoui scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Strasbourg.

Impact Sahraoui scored team's only goal in the match which was his first in the league campaign. He was one of the Lille players to register two or more key passes in the match. Sahraoui also produced a cross which was accurate.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Benjamin Andre - Earns ban Andre will be suspended for Wednesday's clash with Feyenoord due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Andre is set for a ban for Wednesday's clash with Feyenoord as he was handed a ban for three yellow cards in the league stage. The midfielder will be tough to replace in holding midfield, though Angel is one possible option.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Set for more weeks sidelined Zhegrova (groin) underwent more tests and is expected to miss the next six weeks, the club announced Monday.

Impact Zhegrova had missed the team's last five matches, and it seems the recovery process hasn't gone as smoothly as expected. This is a huge loss for Lille, as the Kosovo international is one of their top creative threats. The six-week timeline for his recovery means a potential return from injury could come around mid-March or after the international break that month.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alexsandro Ribeiro - No longer banned Alexsandro has cleared his one-match ban and is an option moving forward.

Impact Alexsandro is back from his yellow card ban, as he will be an option for Saturday's match against St. Etienne. He is a regular starter in the defense, seeing the start in all 23 of his appearances, and should return to that spot immediately.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Back from ban David has cleared his ban and is an option moving forward.

Impact David is back from his one-match ban, as he sat out the club's last game due to yellow card accumulation. He should return to the starting XI immediately, starting in 21 of his 25 appearances while notching 16 goals and three assists.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Arne Slot & Mo Salah speak after Liverpool cruise into RO16 with win vs Lille

JANUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Liverpool vs. Lille: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 7

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Lucas Chevalier - Heroic despite loss Chevalier recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Chevalier stopped five of the seven shots he faced during Tuesday's loss. It was a solid all-around showing, even if he couldn't manage to earn the clean sheet. This was always going to be one of the toughest matches for Chevalier, and unsurprisingly he was saddled with the loss in Anfield.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson - Creates goal Haraldsson registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Haraldsson didn't get the assist for Lille's goal Tuesday, but it was his movement and shot that led to the open net for Jonathan David. Haraldsson has struggled to make the most of his chances with Lille, but he showed flashes of why the club signed him Tuesday. Haraldsson will hope to have more room to work against easier opponents in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Nets in loss David scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact David scored during Tuesday's loss, making the most of a fortuitous bounce to finish into the top of the net. It was a quiet day from David, but he made the most of his only chance, netting the efficient goal. He will have more room to operate against anyone else in all competitions.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aissa Mandi - Sent off in Champions League Mandi was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Tuesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Mandi was shown his first yellow card for dissent and his second for a foul in the second half. The right-back will now be suspended for the final match of the Champions League league stage, against Feyenoord. Thomas Meunier could be in for the start in that match with Mandi suspended.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Returns to bench Mbappe (quadriceps) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash against Liverpool in the Champions League.

Impact Mbappe has returned to the bench after recovering from a quadriceps injury that kept him out since late September. Although not ready to start, he could make an impact as a substitute if needed.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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