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Abline's long-range volley gives Nantes 2-1 win at Paris and snaps five-game winless run

Nantes has snapped a five-game winless streak as Matthis Abline’s long-range volley secured a 2-1 win at Paris FC to end the team’s worst start to a league season in more than a de...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Baidoo's header gives Lens 2-1 win over Paris FC in French league

Samson Baidoo has scored the winner to give Lens a 2-1 victory over Paris FC

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores in 2-0 win Lees-Melou scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 win against Nantes.

Impact Lees-Melou had an impressive day for the winning team. The 31-year-old not only scored the team's second goal in the match, which was his first in the league campaign, but also provided an assist for the opener. It was the first occasion this season where Lees-Melou scored and provided an assist in the same match.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Lees-Melou (lower leg) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Lees-Melou is with the team again following a lower leg injury, ending an eight match absence. He has started in six of his eight appearances this season and will look to return to that spot after testing his legs against Shakhtar. His main goal will to be avoid injury, as they have been a nuisance this season and has led him to limited time.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eanrs spot on squad list Lees-Melou (lower leg) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Lees-Melou looks to possibly be back in the fold, which would make sense after he returned to partial team training around two weeks ago. He started in six of his eight appearances before his injury, so he is a solid option when fit. That said, he will hope he sees the field and this is the end of his injury spell, as he has missed 16 games through injury this season despite being a starter when fit.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially Lees-Melou (lower leg) is training partially but will join complete sessions soon, coach Eric Roy said in the press conference.

Impact "He has partially resumed training and will soon join full sessions. Physically, he is not bad. He continued to run during his time away from the field. Now, we will see when he will have to increase the intensity," coach Eric Roy updated. Edimilson Fernandes is likely to continue replacing him during his full recovery.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes running in training Lees-Melou (lower leg) has been participating in training, but he will remain sidelined for Sunday's match against Angers, according to coach Eric Roy's comments in a press confere...

Impact Lees-Melou has missed 13 of 21 games across all competitions this season due to injuries. Despite this, he remains one of the most important players for the club, and his return will be a significant boost for the squad as they prepare for a busy 2025 schedule, particularly in the UEFA Champions League.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out four weeks Lees-Melou (lower leg) is out for the next four weeks as he recovers from his stress fracture, according to manager Eric Roy. "Pierre suffers a hair-sized stress fracture. A four-w...

Impact Lees-Melou is out for the next four weeks and likely won't return until the new year, with the club confirming he is out due to a stress fracture. This will leave the club without a regular starter, which will force a change. That said, Romain Faivre will likely be his replacement while out.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss several weeks Lees-Melou suffered a fibuna injury in Friday's match against AS Monaco and is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Loic Tanzi of L'Equipe reports.

Impact The central midfielder only lasted 22 minutes in the 3-2 loss to Monaco on Friday, and he's set for another spell on the sidelines after missing the first eight matches of the 2024/25 campaign due to a lower leg injury. It remains to be seen if Lees-Melou will be able to return to action before the end of the calendar year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots, two on goal Lees-Melou registered three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Nice.

Impact Lees-Melou has attempted multiple shots in each of his last three games, including both domestic and European matchups. During the aforementioned span, his shot accuracy was on par compared to before the span, with four on goal in nine attempts.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes for Brest Lees-Melou scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, blocking a shot and making three tackles (winning all three) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw...

Impact Lees-Melou found the back of the net in the 39th minute to level the score for Brest while leading the team in shots, blocks and tackles. Lees-Melou has started back-to-back matches in all competitions after making his season debut at the start of the month following an absence with a leg injury to open the campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Lees-Melou (leg) is on the bench for Brest during Sunday's match against Le Havre.

Impact Lees-Melou returns for the first time this season after recovering from a lower leg injury. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit, but will need to be eased back into action from the bench after his absence.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call again Lees-Melou (lower leg) is questionable for Sunday's match against Le Havre, according to manager Eric Roy. "For Pierre Lees-Melou, we will take stock tomorrow after training to se...

Impact Lees-Melou is once again a late call to be an option, with a fitness test ahead of the match deciding his availability. He will likely need to be 100% for the club to include him, not wanting to risk him ahead of the international break, That said, even if he is an option, expect him to only see time off the bench to begin, especially seeing if he receives anytime it will be his season debut.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Sunday Lees-Melou (lower leg) is questionable for Sunday's match against Toulouse, according to manager Eric Roy. "Pierre is on the right track, he has less pain, things are progressing w...

Impact Lees-Melou has continued his recovery, with the midfielder having trained with the group for the past two weeks. This puts him in a situation for a possible return Sunday, likely coming down to a late fitness test. If available, he probably won't see starting time, earning his minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues recovery Lees-Melou (lower leg) is continuing his recovery but will not be an option to face PSG on Saturday, according to manager Eric Roy. "Pierre is continuing his convalescence. He will...

Impact Lees-Melou continues on the sidelines, still dealing with issues in his lower leg. However, the midfielder looks to be nearing a return to play, although a return date is still up in the air. They will hope it is sooner than later, as he is expected to be a regular starter for the club once fit.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Pierre LEES-MELOU (6' - SB29) STADE BRESTOIS 29 - RC STRASBOURG ALSACE 22/23

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Goal Pierre LEES-MELOU (61' - SB29) STADE BRESTOIS 29 - OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE 22/23

AUGUST 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sanchez makes debut for Marseille in a 1-1 draw at Brest

Alexis Sanchez made his French league debut for Marseille but the veteran forward was unable to make a decisive impact in a 1-1 draw at Brest

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores opener in win Lees-Melou scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Lees-Melou received his fourth consecutive start and was finally able to appear on the scoresheet. With just nine minutes into the game, the midfielder opened the scoring for Norwich with a one-timed right footer that was helped by a deflection on its way into the net. Despite scoring here, Lees-Melou isn't a very attractive fantasy pick as his contributions are rarely reflected on the stat sheet. Up next for him is Saturday's visit to Manchester United.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Norwich beats Burnley 2-0 in Premier League relegation scrap

Burnley has squandered an opportunity to close the gap to Premier League safety

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Pierre Lees-Melou snatches Norwich City edge over Burnley ' Premier League

APRIL 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Getting consistent minutes Lees-Melou has gone a full 90 each of the last four league matches, totaling eight shots and three chances created.

Impact Lees-Melou doesn't get up the field a ton and his numbers have been all over no matter where he plays in the formation. He made the score-sheet at Nice a bit more, as he's managed just six shots on goal and 14 chances created in 14 starts at Norwich this season (17 appearances).

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Boxing Day Lees-Melou (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact Lees-Melou missed the team's last match about 10 days ago, but he's back in training and should be an option Boxing Day. He hasn't been a regular, but with Norwich dealing with a few COVID-19 cases, he should see a start or two in the coming week, assuming he's fit enough.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Lees-Melou took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Brentford. He also made a block, three clearances, an interception and won three of five clearanc...

Impact Lees-Melou had his best game of the season so far against Brentford on Saturday, creating danger with his passes and defending stoutly as his side won its first Premier League game of the campaign. He will want to have a similar performance after the international break against Southampton, which are 13th place after 11 matches.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles Lees-Melou won four tackles during a goalless draw Saturday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Lees-Melou won nine tackles across Norwich City's last three league games and could continue winning more, considering he plays with a team that has problems concerning ball possession.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Abline's long-range volley gives Nantes 2-1 win at Paris and snaps five-game winless run

Baidoo's header gives Lens 2-1 win over Paris FC in French league

Sanchez makes debut for Marseille in a 1-1 draw at Brest

Norwich beats Burnley 2-0 in Premier League relegation scrap