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Romain Del Castillo - Scores in defeat Del Castillo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 5-2 loss to PSG.

Impact Del Castillo found the back of the net in the 50th minute scoring Brest's first goal of the match. The goal was the first since November for the attacker as he's been a sporadic starter since the calendar flipped to 2025.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Allows three in loss Bizot made three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Bizot ends the UCL group stage allowing three goals to Real Madrid to take the loss Wednesday. He was able to record 26 saves while keeping two clean sheets and letting in 11 goals in eight appearances in the tournament. The keeper will face off with PSG for the knockout phase clash on Feb 11, who have scored 13 goals in the last five Champions League matches.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soumaila Coulibaly - Logs first start since November Coulibaly registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact Coulibaly was back in the starting XI for the first time since November due to a hip injury. That was his second appearance after recovering from the issue. The centerback had a good defensive outing and made the second-most clearances for his side (seven), also his season-high.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Chardonnet - Makes 10 clearances in road win Chardonnet had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact Chardonnet had a great defensive effort and led Brest with his second-most clearances in the season (10). The centerback also made the most blocks (two) for his side. He's been a regular starter so far and missed only three games for the club in 2024-25.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Del Castillo - Sends in eight crosses in win Del Castillo had three shots (three on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Le Havre.

Impact Del Castillo led Brest in crosses during the match to help them earn three points on the road. The forward logged a season-high three shots. He has four goals and three assists after 23 appearances (14 starts).

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Scores winner at Le Havre Ajorque scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Le Havre. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute...

Impact Ajorque scored the game-winner in the 25th minute with his seventh goal in the campaign. He also led Brest with a season-high four chances created during the match. He now has 22 starts in 24 overall appearances so far.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Keeps clean sheet in win Bizot had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Le Havre.

Impact Bizot made one or less save for the eighth time in 26 starts, but that was enough to help Brest earn the road win. The goalkeeper logged his sixth clean sheet over that span. He will now face two tougher matchups in a row against Real Madrid on Wednesday and PSG on Saturday.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Starting, as expected Balde (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Balde is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash after being called up earlier in the week. He was never in real doubt for Wednesday and he gets the start on the wing immediately on his return to the team.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Julien Le Cardinal - Back in squad Le Cardinal (undisclosed) is in the squad for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Le Cardinal is back in the squad Wednesday after he was held out Sunday due to a minor issue. It was never expected to be a serious issue, and as expected he slots straight back into the squad for Wednesday's match.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Called up Wednesday Balde (undisclosed) was called up for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Balde came off with an injury against Le Havre and is now back available for Wednesday's match. The forward could be thrown straight back into the starting XI for the final match of the league phase in the Champions League, though it's also possible he's rotated even if fully fit.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Subs on, but comes off injured Balde was subbed off due to injury in the 84th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Le Havre.

Impact Balde came on in the 64th minute, however lasted just 20 minutes before being forced off with an injury. It was his first start on the bench following two straight league starts, collecting five starts in the last seven Ligue 1 appearances.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julien Le Cardinal - Won't be risked Sunday Le Cardinal (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Le Havre, according to manager Eric Roy, per Alexis Czaja of Ouest France. "We had a little alert yesterday (Friday) wit...

Impact Le Cardinal will remain on the sidelines for another match as he works on his recovery. It appears he is nearing a return but after feeling a slight issue in training Friday, the club chose not to risk him Sunday. That said, he will hope to return in their next contest as he was a regular starter before his injuries.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Salah - Back form injury Salah (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Salah is back from his undisclosed injury after one match out, with the forward finding a spot on the bench for Wednesday. He will likely remain in a bench role moving forward, only starting in three of his 13 appearances.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees-Melou - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soumaila Coulibaly - Finds bench spot Coulibaly (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Coulibaly is with the team after making the squad list for Wednesday's contest, finding a spot on the bench to face Shakhtar. He will hope to see some time to test his legs before hopefully returning to a starting spot, as he last saw the field on Nov. 6.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Salah - Finds squad list Salah (undisclosed) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Salah could be back on the team sheet Wednesday, completing the first steps after making the squad list. This comes after missing their last match due to undisclosed injuries, only missing one game due to the injury. He has only started in three of his 13 appearances and will only see a bench spot if fit.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees-Melou - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soumaila Coulibaly - Listed to traveling team Coulibaly (hip) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar.

Impact Coulibaly is back on the squad list for Wednesday's match, looking to end an extended absence due to hip issues. He last appeared on Nov. 2, previously holding a starting spot until his injury. If fit, he will look to return to that spot, although it is unlikely after such a long layoff, possibly just seeing a role on the bench.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luck Zogbe - Busy defensively in win Zogbe contributed to eight tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Zogbe delivered an impressive defensive performance during the Brittany derby, tasked with containing Ludovic Blas, who has been in excellent form. He recorded season-highs with eight tackles and three interceptions, along with one clearance. Zogbe is expected to continue starting at left back with Massadio Haidara and Jordan Amavi sidelined by injuries. His next challenge is Wednesday's Champions League match against Shakhtar.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - Provides assist in win Fernandes delivered one assist to go with two shots (zero on goal), four interceptions, seven clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Fernandes delivered an impressive performance in the Brittany derby, showcasing his impact on both ends of the pitch. He assisted Hugo Magnetti's opening goal by positioning himself well in the box during a corner. The defensive midfielder not only recorded his first assist of the season but also excelled defensively, achieving season-highs in interceptions (four) and clearances (seven). Fernandes has been a consistent starter this season, and his display in the derby could pose selection challenges for coach Eric Roy with Pierre Lees-Melou returning from injury to compete for the same position.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Assist in victory Sima provided one assist to go with one chance created off bench in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Sima was on the bench for a second consecutive game during Brittany's derby but made a strong impact in about 20 minutes on the pitch. Four minutes after coming on, he worked brilliantly on the left flank to deliver a precise assist for Brest's second goal, scored by Ludovic Ajorque. This was Sima's eighth goal contribution of the season across all competitions in 18 appearances.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Scores goal against Rennes Ajorque scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Ajorque scored his second goal in as many games with a clinical finish at the near post. Abdallah Dipo Sima set up the chance with excellent work on the left flank before delivering a precise cross. Ajorque has now contributed to four goals in his last six Ligue 1 matches and will look to maintain his form against Le Havre on Sunday.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Magnetti - Scores clinical goal in derby Magnetti scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two tackles and six clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Magnetti had a strong performance against Rennes, opening the scoring with a clinical semi-volley from the edge of the box after Edimilson Fernandes recovered the ball and provided the assist. The shot, placed in the bottom right corner, left Brice Samba with no chance. This was Magnetti's first goal of the Ligue 1 season. He also registered a season-high six clearances during the derby.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Heroic in win Bizot made eight saves and conceded one in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rennes.

Impact Bizot delivered a standout performance in the Brittany derby against Rennes, making eight saves, including at least two crucial 1v1 stops. He has tallied 26 saves across his last eight appearances for Brest in all competitions but is still searching for a clean sheet during this stretch. His next chance to secure one comes against Shakhtar in the Champions League on Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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