LOIC BADE NEWS

Makes seven clearances in return Bade generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

Impact Bade led Sevilla in clearances to help them earn the clean sheet and the win at home. The centerback was back in the starting Xi after missing two games with a thigh injury. He did receive his third yellow card in the proccess, though.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Bade (thigh) is starting for Sevilla during Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bade returns after missing Sevilla's last two matches while dealing with a thigh injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fit and returns immediately to the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Bade was diagnosed with a left thigh injury Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.

Impact Losing Bade represents a massive blow for Sevilla, and the fact they also lost Orjan Nyland (knee) and Tanguy Nianzou (hamstring) due to injuries following the 2-0 win over Espanyol on Friday complicates their situation even further. This means Marcao and Kike Salas are expected to see more time at center-back, and Nemanja Gudelj could also see time on the defensive line if needed.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent defensively Bade recorded three tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact After a brief moment of excellence on the offensive side of the ball during Sevilla's previous game, Bade went back to doing what he does best. Bade's eight clearances tie his season high, and his three interceptions are a season high. Both proved instrumental in helping Sevilla log two clean sheets across the team's last three games.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Bade assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Bade notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a long ball that found Stanis Idumbo Muzambo, who then scored Sevilla's lone goal of the match. The defender registered four tackles and four clearances as they gave up five goals in the loss.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leads clean sheet effort Bade registered four tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Betis.

Impact Bade put forth a strapping defensive performance to aid the Sevilla clean sheet effort and help his side edge past Real Betis 1 - 0. Bade made four tackles (one won), an interception and led Sevilla with six clearances. The young French defender has made four appearances (three starts) since returning from a thigh injury. Over that span, he's made 18 clearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Bade (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Alaves.

Impact The strong center-back made the trip to Alaves, and while he's not ready to log a full 90, he should be a decent option off the bench. Bade started in each of his previous three appearances before the injury, totaling 14 clearances, five tackles and two interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Friday Bade (thigh) is set to make the trip to Friday's trip to Alaves. According to manager Garcia Pimienta, "Bade is back to 100%, he's been training normally all week and will be in th...

Impact Bade was able to avoid a long term thigh injury and will make the trip Friday. He is also set to start at center back, especially with the injury to Marcao. Prior to getting hurt, the defender started all three games played, totaling 14 clearances, five tackles and two interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Bade has returned to Sevilla after suffering a thigh injury while serving with the French national team, according to his club.

Impact Bade looks to be heading to the sidelines for a stint of time, with the defender now suffering from thigh issues. He has already returned to Sevilla to start his recovery process. That said, it is unknown when he is expected to return, as he will have a week to work on his fitness before the club's next match. He has been a regular starter to begin the season, so this will be something to monitor moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension Bade has signed a contract extension with Sevilla until the end of the 2028/29 season, the club announced Monday.

Impact Bade has started in each of Sevilla's last three matches of the season, and the only reason he was on the bench for the opener was due to his involvement with France in the 2024 Olympics. Thus, Bade should be a staple at Sevilla's defensive line following this contract extension.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back from yellow-card ban Bade has completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Cadiz on Wednesday.

Impact Bade is set to return to action after missing the 3-2 loss to Villarreal due to yellow-card accumulation. The defender has been a regular starter when healthy over the last few months, and he should return to the starting lineup Wednesday, most likely playing in the back three alongside Kike Salas and Sergio Ramos.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Accumulates five yellow cards Bade was shown his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over Granada, becoming suspended for the next match against Villarreal.

Impact Bade's strong performance in the victory had an unfortunate end, as the suspension now forces him to miss one match. Other than disciplinary issues, his recent work has been quite outstanding, so losing him might limit the squad's defensive ability. With Kike Salas (calf) at risk of being excluded as well, Tanguy Nianzou and Marcao make up the rest of the nominal center-backs available to fill the void in the lineup.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Bade (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Bade was cleared to be in the squad during the buildup to the match, but his role in the starting XI is now confirmed. The centerback missed Sevilla's final match ahead of the international break with the injury, but had started eight straight matches in the back three prior to the absence.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Getafe clash Bade (calf) is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Getafe, per manager Quique Sanchez Flores.

Impact Bade is good to go after missing last match with a calf injury. He had started the last eight games in a row at center back, generating 38 clearances, 19 tackles and four blocks while also holding on to two clean sheets in that span.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Bade (calf) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo, reports Edu Sanina of Golsmedia Andalucia.

Impact Bade picked up yet another calf injury and will not be an option for Sunday. Since having returned from his prior calf injury, the defender had started all nine matches played, totaling 40 clearances, 20 tackles and 11 interceptions in that span. Sergio Ramos, Kike Sales and Nemanja Gudelj are expected to lineup at center back for Sunday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Bade (calf) is in the starting lineup to face Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

Impact Bade has been trusted with a starting role right away, and he will slot at the center-back position alongside Sergio Ramos and Kike Salas in Quique Sanchez Flores' 3-5-2 approach. This will be Bade's first start since Nov. 26.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Bade (calf) was spotted back in training Friday and could be an option to play against Athletic on Dec. 4, Kiko Hurtado and Javier Carbonero of El Desmarque report.

Impact Bade has barely played this season, so his return to training is a welcome sight for the Andalucia club. Given Sevilla are dealing with lots of absences on both sides of the ball, there's no question that the return of Bade is a welcome sight for manager Quique Sanchez Flores, even if it only represents adding depth to the back. Bade could be in contention for a starting role against Bilbao, given how depleted they've been in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Bade (calf) will not return in time to face Lens on Tuesday.

Impact Bade will be out of action for his fourth consecutive contest and should probably be considered a long shot to feature versus Getafe on Saturday. Sergio Ramos should continue to feature in the starting XI in a central defensive role with Bade unavailable.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to face Mallorca Bade (calf) is not in the squad to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Bade continues to deal with a calf injury, and this game against Mallorca comes too soon for the defender. It remains to be seen if the defender will be an option to face Lens on Dec. 12 in the final match of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing Villarreal Bade (calf) is out for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Bade is expected to miss several weeks while rehabbing from the injury, so this game comes too soon for him. His next chance to play will come against Mallorca, but it wouldn't be shocking if he doesn't play at all in the remaining matches of 2023 while going through the recovery process.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calf injury confirmed Bade (calf) will miss Wednesday's clash with PSV, according to manager Diego Alonso."Bade suffered a calf injury, he is out for tomorrow."

Impact Bade suffered the calf injury last time out and will now be sidelined for potentially multiple weeks. His next chance to return or for an update on his status will come before a Sunday clash with Villarreal. Tanguy Nianzou came on to replace Bade against Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Bade was subbed off in the 73rd minute of Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad with discomfort to his lower gluteal area, confirmed Tomy Gavalda of Futbol Fantasy.

Impact Bade was seen in some pain following his removal of Sunday's match with injury. In La Liga, he's started 10 of the 11 matches played, totaling an assist with 50 clearances, 21 tackles (13 won), 16 interceptions and eight blocks. If the defender has to miss time, it could cause issues to the back line with Sergio Ramos set to miss the next la Liga match through suspension.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Bade assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bade stepped up with a shot on goal in the 30th minute and missed a shot in the 45th minute, before providing an assist on his squad's first goal of the match in the 50th. The assist marked the first of the season for Bade, who also has a total of five chances created through seven appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Bade has served his one-match ban and will be available versus Girona on Saturday.

Impact Bade had traveled with the team to Monday's clash with Alavaes in the hopes that the suspension might be overturned but that was not the case. With his booking behind him, the central defender should reclaim his place in the starting XI on Saturday, which will likely mean Kike Salas is returned to the bench.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in opener Bade was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Bade's first match as a permanent player for Sevilla didn't go to plan as he was shown a straight red card in the 81st minute. He will miss at least one match and could miss an extended period of time depending on the sanctioning committee's decision. Tanguy Nianzou could take a starting role while Bade is sidelined.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE