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Marseille closer to securing CL spot after beating Reims 1-0

Marseille has moved closer to securing a Champions League spot by beating Reims 1-0 to retain a six-point lead for second place in the French league with just four rounds left

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Second assist of season Celik had an assist while taking one shot (off target), crossing six times accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Angers.

Impact Celik set up Edon Zhegrova in the 74th minute, assisting the game tying goal for Lille. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback while finishing with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the draw.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses in scoreless draw Celik had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), four crosses (none accurate) and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held back to back clean sheets and five in the last six matches and have been on a hot streak. The full-back has also added one goal and one assist during that run and has been a fantasy monster of late.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested versus Nantes Celik (hip) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Celik was spared entirely here and will be allowed to fully recover over the break without risking his health just days after picking up a minor issue. The full-back should be back starting in April and he's been a fantasy weapon of late with one goal, one assist and four clean sheets in his last four league outings.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hip injury Celik was forced off in the second half of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea with a hip flexor injury.

Impact Celik lasted 58 minutes before succumbing to injury and leaving the pitch. The fullback's status for this weekend's trip to Nantes is in doubt.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stars for clean sheet in draw Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), three crosses (one accurate), six aerials won, two fouls drawn, five tackles (two won) and three interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw...

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have been absolutely brilliant of late holding third straight clean sheet and fifth in last six matches. The team though will be facing Chelsea midweek, who are the only team to score versus Lille during their stellar defensive run over the past month. The full-back also added one goal and one assist over that period.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two late goals Celik scored a goal and had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once accurately, creating three chances, making two interceptions and three clearances during Sunday...

Impact Celik scored in the 84th minute before setting up Edon Zhegrova in the 90th to play a role in Lille's final two goals. The goal and assist were both the first of the season for the fullback while leading Lille in chances created and interceptions in the win.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet for victory Celik had a clean sheet, two tackles (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held three clean sheets in last four matches after not having even one in the five games before that. That trend is related to Leo Jardim taking over the starting job in goal and could continue moving forward as well. The full-back though is still looking for his first major offensive contribution of the campaign but has been knocking on the door with four shots and six crosses over those last four affairs.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Celik (suspension) will be available for the match versus Lyon on Feb 27.

Impact Celik has offered great fantasy production with two clean sheets, eight crosses and nine tackles over his past five starts though dates with Chelsea midweek and then Lyon over the weekend will be tough match ups for the defender next week.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended versus Metz Celik is suspended for Friday's match versus Metz.

Impact Tiago Djalo will likely switch to right-back to cover for absent Celik which will open up a spot on the back line for Gabriel Gudmundsson on the left side and likely Timothy Weah will get the nod on the left wing.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in shutout win Celik had a clean sheet, two shots (off target), two crosses (none accurate), three tackles (one won), three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line held first clean sheet in last six matches and the great performance of Leo Jardim in goal could spark a great defensive run for the champions. The full-back hasn't been much of an offensive weapon of late and has mostly produced steady defensive peripheral numbers.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bakambu makes dream debut with Marseille in French league

New recruit Cedric Bakambu scored on his debut as Marseille won 2-0 at Lens to move to second place in the French league

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

8-man Nancy upsets Troyes in French Cup penalty shootout

Second-division side Nancy, playing with eight men, reached the last 32 of the French Cup by beating French league side Troyes 4-2 in a penalty shootout after they finished regulat...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Available for Troyes match Celik (suspension) is available for Saturday's match versus Troyes.

Impact Celik will return in the starting XI immediately but Lille have only kept one clean sheet over their past eight matches. The full-back has racked up four shots, five crosses, three fouls drawn and four interceptions over his past three outings alone.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Rennes clash Celik is suspended for Wednesday's match versus Rennes.

Impact Celik's absence will be a massive loss here versus the in-form Rennes, especially given that his natural replacement is also needed at center-back. Sven Botman however is back in action and if he's ready to start than Tiago Djalo will slide easily to the right side.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bottom side Metz stuns Nice 1-0 in French league

Bottom side Metz has stunned second-placed Nice 1-0 in the French league

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in UCL victory Celik had a clean sheet, one dribble and one tackle won in Tuesday's 1-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line finally held first clean sheet in last six matches and only fourth on the season. The full-back hasn't been much of an offensive factor of late but has racked up 16 tackles, seven interceptions and five clearances over his past five matches.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three dribbles in 2-1 victory Celik had one shot (off target), three dribbles, five tackles (four won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Celik turned in a very solid display here with great numbers on both sides of the ball. The full-back has had a bit more defensive role this season and is still looking for his first goal or assist this campaign. He's racked up four shots, four chances created, seven crosses, 16 tackles and six interceptions over his past four matches alone.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in UCL draw Celik had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), two chances created, three crosses (none accurate), three tackles and a yellow card in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Sevilla.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held two clean sheets in last three matches while allowing just one goal in that period. The squad remain with just three clean sheets on the season though. The full-back is still looking for his first goal or assist on the campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends two crosses in shutout win Celik had a clean sheet, two crosses (none accurate), two tackles (both won), three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but only second all season. The full-back has been a bit quiet offensively of late with just five crosses, one shot and two chances created over his past four starts but has had decent defensive numbers as a compensation.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles Celik won four tackles during a 0-0 draw Tuesday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Though Lille conceded seven goals across Celik's previous two starts, he got back on track Tuesday. He has nine tackles won during league-based matchups since UEFA Euro 2020.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PSG fans cheer on Messi before 4-2 win; Nice routs Lille 4-0

Lionel Messi smiled and looked transfixed as Paris Saint-Germain fans chanted his name before the 4-2 win against Strasbourg in the French league

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Leader Lille wins at Metz 2-0 to move 6 points ahead of PSG

French league leader Lille has won at Metz 2-0 to move six points ahead of title rival Paris Saint-Germain

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Lille stays top in France after drawing 0-0 with PSG

Lille did enough to stay on top of the French league after drawing 0-0 at home with defending champion Paris Saint-Germain

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

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