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Johan Bakayoko - Provides assist in win Bakayoko assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Lens.

Impact Bakayoko notched his first Champions League assist as he delivered a perfectly placed cross into the box where it found Luuk de Jong, who delivered a powerful header to score the opening goal of the match. Additionally, the winger took four shots; however, none of them were on target.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luuk De Jong - Scores in win de Jong scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Lens.

Impact de Jong notched his second Champions League goal in the 12th minute of the match as he delivered a well-placed header that just went by the fingertips of Brice Samba. However, the striker would end up being a non-factor after his goal, as he didn't register another shot during the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De Jong's early goal helps PSV Eindhoven past Lens 1-0 in the Champions League

Luuk De Jong scored early and PSV Eindhoven beat Lens 1-0 for the Dutch team’s first Champions League group-stage victory in eight years

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ismael Saibari - Returns off bench Saibari came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lens.

Impact Saibari was always expected to return from the eye injury and he did just that, coming off the bench and putting together a passable performance. When fit Saibari will likely return to a major role in the starting XI for the final two matches of the group stage.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guus Til - Nets and assists in win Til scored and assisted during Saturday's 6-0 win over Heracles.

Impact Til got the start and piled on a goal and assist during the one-sided rout. The midfielder is up to seven goal contributions in all competitions, while playing a major role. That said he has only gone the full 90 twice this season, often coming off the bench or being brought off the pitch during the second half.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Saibari - Earns bench nod Saibari (eye) is on the bench for Wednesday's match in the Champions League against Lens.

Impact Saibari will only be a bench option for PSV on Wednesday after recovering from a knock he took to his eye in their last league match. The midfielder has appeared in every UCL match for the club so far this campaign, so he should be expected to see some time late into the contest against Lens.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Still out Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's clash with Lens, according to manager Peter Bosz.

Impact Bella-Kotchap underwent shoulder surgery and isn't quite ready to return. His next chance for Champions League action will come against Sevilla away from home on Nov. 29. Andre Ramalho will likely remain in the starting XI while Bella-Kotchap is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Still out Lang (hamstring) won't return until after the international break, according to manager Peter Bosz.

Impact Lang is out for Wednesday's clash with Lens and won't return until after the international break. The winger is a normal piece of the starting XI but will once again be replaced by Hirving Lozano. Lang's first chance to return in Champions League action is a Nov. 29 trip to Sevilla.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Saibari - Should play despite eye injury Saibari looks to be an option for Wednesday's match against Lens after picking up an eye injury in their last league match, as reported by Voetbal Prime.

Impact Saibari's status for Wednesday's match does not seem to be in jeopardy after he posted to social media that he was "doing well" and that his "eye is quite thick." He picked up the injury after being poked in the eye during the match, leaving minutes after the incident due to being dizzy. The midfielder hasn't started in the UCL since their first match in the competition, so he can be expected to be handed a bench role if he does play.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT Player Tracker: Reyna on the periphery, Pepi thriving and Wright brace in vain Ricardo Pepi and Kevin Paredes feature in our round-up of how the USMNT players fared this weekend, but there was frustration for Gio Reyna

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elye Wahi's equalizer salvages a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV in Champions League

Forward Elye Wahi has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walter Benitez - Single save draw Benitez made one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Lens.

Impact Benitez faced just two shots Tuesday and stopped one of them to come away a single point in the draw. The goalkeeper finishes the first round robin in the Champions League with a rough seven goals conceded and only five saves. It's been tough sledding for Benitez in what was always going to be a difficult group.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hirving Lozano - Four crosses in draw Lozano generated two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Lens.

Impact Lozano got the start Tuesday but failed to really make the most of his chances, struggling to just two poor shots. The winger hasn't been a consistent piece of the starting XI with PSV and is struggling to produce to the level he did previously with Napoli. Lozano also faces competition for minutes with Noa Lang (hamstring) who missed Tuesday's clash. When Lang is back Lozano could very likely fall back to the bench.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Tillman - Opens assist account Tillman assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lens.

Impact Tillman found his first career assist in European competition during Tuesday's draw on just his second chance created. The midfielder doesn't tend to be a major attacking threat but he made the most of his limited chances Tuesday to set up Johan Bakayoko for the opening goal during the draw.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - First Champions League goal Bakayoko scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lens.

Impact Bakayoko opened his account in Europe's premier competition during Tuesday's draw. The winger is one of the hottest talents in Europe and showed some impressive creativity during Tuesday's clash. Bakayoko will hope to build on this goal as he heads into the second half of the Champions League group stage.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Missing Tuesday Bella-Kotchap was left out of the match-day squad versus Lens on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Bella-Kotchup was also unavailable for the club's domestic clash with Fortuna Sittard on Saturday. The defender came off the bench versus Sevilla on Oct. 3 after having started the Group Stage opener against Arsenal. Andre Ramalho will continue to feature in the starting XI with Bella-Kotchup out.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Tillman - In starting XI Tillman (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Lens.

Impact Tillman was lucky to not miss any time in the UCL with his injury, returning for Tuesday's matchup against Lens. The midfielder had started their last contest against Sevilla as well and should be primed to play a full match on Tuesday. He is yet to contribute a goal contribution in this campaign but will have a decent chance against Lens.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Not an option for Tuesday Lang (hamstring) will not be an option for Tuesday's match against Lens after being left out of the traveling squad.

Impact Lang will be missing his first UCL match of the season after being left out of the preliminary squad on Monday. With the attacker starting their last two matches in the competition, his absence will affect the squad slightly, so expect either Malik Tillman or Hirving Lozano to slide into the starting XI, with Ismael Saibari moving up to Lang's attacking midfielder role.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Tillman - Part of traveling squad Tillman (undisclosed) will be an option for Tuesday's UCL match against Lens after making the preliminary squad.

Impact Tillman was expected to be doubtful for Tuesday's match but seems to be ready for a return after making the preliminary squad. It would be a slight surprise to see the American starting after having the doubtful tag, so only expect the midfielder to be an option off the bench if he makes the team sheet.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauro Junior - Spotted in training Junior (knee) was spotted in training Monday, Jeroen Kapteijns reports.

Impact Junior got back on the pitch and is being reintegrated into first team training. The wing-back is not likely to be an option for an Oct. 24 trip to Lens, but a return for the reverse fixture on Nov. 8 doesn't seem to be out of the question for Junior.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Obispo - Active in training Obispo (knee) was active in training Monday, Jeroen Kapteijns reports.

Impact Obpiso returned to training Monday alongside the also injured Mauro Junior (knee). It appears both defenders are nearing a return, though it was reported both would be slowly integrated in training to avoid aggravating the knee injuries.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT calls up Alex Zendejas to replace injured Malik Tillman for Germany friendly

Midfielder Malik Tillman will miss the United States men's national team's exhibitions against Germany and Ghana because of an unspecified i...

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Midfielder Malik Tillman is hurt and will miss US exhibitions against Germany and Ghana

Midfielder Malik Tillman will miss the United States’ exhibitions against Germany and Ghana because of an unspecified injury

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malik Tillman - Won't join USMNT Tillman will not take part in the United States' upcoming matches after suffering an undisclosed injury, the club announced Monday.

Impact Tillman was going off a decent performance against Sevilla on Oct. 3 in which he recorded four crosses (zero accurate), two shots (zero on target) and three clearances in 90 minutes. At this point, the midfielder should be considered a doubt ahead of the next UCL clash versus Lens on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Drops from international squad Lang -- who was forced off in the 35th minute against Sparta on Sunday -- was withdrawn from the Dutch national team with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Lang started each of the club's first two Champions League contests in which he registered nine shots (four on target), eight crosses (four accurate) and five chances created. If he can get fit during the international break, the forward should be inc intention to maintain his spot in the starting XI versus Lens on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE