Stade Brestois 29 Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Soumaila Coulibaly - Meeting with doctor Coulibaly (hip) is out for Saturday's match against Strasbourg and is meeting with a doctor, according to manager Eric Roy. "Soumaila has gone to see a doctor in Bordeaux, so he wi...

Impact Coulibaly will remain out another week, as he will now meet with a doctor for further testing after injuring his hip. He will hope for positive news, already having missed the club's past three matches. This continues to leave the team without a regular starter, with Julien Le Cardinal likely to continue seeing the start in his absence.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Martin - Could be facing long absence Martin is out for Saturday's match against Strasbourg and could be out a long time due to a muscle tear, according to manager Eric Roy. "Jonas who suffers a muscle tear during a st...

Impact Martinis heading for an extended absence, with the midfielder suffering a muscle tear. He is still yet to undergo full testing, leaving his return date and the seriousness of the issue up in the air. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't be a major absence, as he serves in more of a rotational role, starting in only five of his 16 appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Four saves, three goals conceded Bizot made four saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact In five Champions League appearances this season, Bizot logged more than three saves twice, Tuesday being his second time. Tuesday also marked his first time conceding multiple goals in UCL action this season. In it, Bizot has 15 saves, six goals conceded and one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Faivre - On team sheet Faivre (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Faivre has returned to play following a one-match absence, returning to a spot on the bench. He continues to see more of a rotational role, so he will still hope to earn some minutes off the bench Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Faivre - Listed on squad list Faivre (undisclosed) is on the squad list for Tuesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Faivre could get back on the field Tuesday, with the midfielder making the squad list after missing out Friday. Even if he is fit, he will likely only see a spot on the bench, as he has only started in six of his 12 matches, serving in more of a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees-Melou - 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

Soumaila Coulibaly - Missing out against Monaco Coulibaly is out for Friday's match against Monaco, according to manager Eric Roy. "Concerning the group going to Monaco, there are quite a few doubts and absentees like Massadio,...

Impact Coulibaly has returned from the international break with undisclosed issues, as he will miss Friday's match. This is a major loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, although this is his second straight match out. Abdoulaye Ndiaye will likely serve in his spot while he is out.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Faivre - Out Friday Faivre is out for Friday's match against Monaco due to injury, accoridng to manager Eric Roy. "Concerning the group going to Monaco, there are quite a few doubts and absentees like...

Impact Faivre will sit out the upcoming match, as he returns to the club following the international break needing some time on the sidelines. He did start in their last match, so this will force a change, with Romain Del Castillo likely taking his spot. He has no expected return date, so he will hope to only miss the one match.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massadio Haidara - Out to face Monaco Haidara is out for Friday's match against Monaco, according to manager Eric Roy. "Concerning the group going to Monaco, there are quite a few doubts and absentees like Massadio, Ro...

Impact Haidara is out for an undisclosed reason Friday, either returning to the club with an injury or needing rest following the international break. This will be a major loss for the club, as he is a regular starter. That said, Jordan Amavi will likely see the start while Haidara is out.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Del Castillo - Has seven crosses off bench Del Castillo tallied seven crosses and took three corner kicks in 27 minutes of action Sunday, though he was unable to translate that activity into an assist.

Impact Del Castillo provided plenty of service late as Brest tried to come back from a deficit but there was no one on the end of his crosses to put them home. He'll attempt to maintain this consistency after the break when Brest faces a Monaco side that has been one of the best defensive teams in Ligue 1.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Salah - Tallies assist in busy day Salah's three shots didn't find the target but he did manage an assist in Brest's 3-1 loss to Montpellier. He also had four crosses and a corner kick.

Impact Salah couldn't find a goal despite another multi-shot effort but did contribute something in what was an otherwise rough day for Brest. He'll try to break through a stiff Monaco defense when Ligue 1 play resumes after the international break in two weeks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Martin - Scores in loss Martin had a goal on his lone shot of the game in Brest's 3-1 loss to Montpellier Sunday.

Impact Martin was taken off just after an hour of play but found his first Ligue 1 goal of the season. He'll be in for a challenge to get another right after the international break against a Monaco side that has only yielded eight goals in 11 league matches.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Available from bench Sima (knock) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Montpellier.

Impact Sima returns after missing Brest's past three matches in all competitions. A regular starter when fit, Sima will be eased back into action from the bench Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luck Zogbe - Back after two match absence Zogbe (concussion) is starting for Brest during Sunday's trip to Montpellier.

Impact Zogbe returns after missing Brest's last two matches in all competitions. The right-back has started each of his last two matches when fully fit as a sporadic starter this season for Brest.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Could play Sunday Sima (knock) could be an option for Sunday's trip to Montpellier, according to manager Eric Roy.

Impact Sima will be a true game-time call for Sunday's clash as he works back from a knock. The forward won't be rushed back, and if not deemed fit Sunday he'd have an extra two weeks to recover with the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - Scores in UCL win Fernandes scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Fernandes knockd in one of the two goals scored for Brest to help get the win Wednesday. He's appeared in all four UCL games, starting three of them while scoring once with six tackles, two chances created and two crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Allows one in win Bizot had no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Sparta Prague.

Impact Bizot did not need to make a save during the win Wednesday, allowing just one goal. During his first campaign in the Champions League, he's allowed three goals while making 11 saves with a clean sheet. The keeper will head to Montpellier for the next Ligue 1 game on Sunday, who have scored just three goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Chardonnet - Signs new contract with Brest Chardonnet has signed a new contract with Brest until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Chardonnet has been a regular for Brest this season, and the defender will continue in such a role for the foreseeable future following the signing of this new contract. Chardonnet has started 11 matches for Brest between the Ligue 1 and the Champions League in 2024/25.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Del Castillo - Seven crosses, two accurate Del Castillo generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Nice.

Impact Del Castillo's offensive production has been more consistently great since October. Since then, he has logged 17 crosses (seven accurate) and eight chances created to go with his goal and assist.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees-Melou - 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

Kenny Lala - Attempts nine crosses Lala recorded nine crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Nice.

Impact Lala significantly increased his cross volume Saturday compared to his previous appearances this season. However, he continues to struggle with accuracy, logging only one accurate cross among 20 attempts across Brest's last five domestic-league games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Two saves, one goal conceded Bizot registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Nice.

Impact Jeremie Boga failed to get past Bizot twice, who saved both of the former's shots. However, Boga's fellow attacking midfielder Evann Guessand scored past the goalkeeper, who will try to put forth a cleaner performance in Europa League action Wednesday and then at Montpellier on Nov. 10.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luck Zogbe - Picks up concussion Zogbe suffered a concussion and is out for Saturday's match against Nice, according to manager Eric Roy. "Luck will not be with us either, he is the victim of a concussion and is f...

Impact Zogbe will miss the next match and possibly another as he goes through concussion protocol. He did start in their last match, so this will force change, with Kenny Lala likely taking his spot back at right-back. He will hope to be fit for Wednesday's UCL match against Sparta Prague, although that will depend on his evolution.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Will be rested against Nice Sima is to be rested for Saturday's match against Nice, according to manager Eric Roy. "Abdallah will be rested against Nice."

Impact Sima will miss a second match in a row Saturday, with the forward set to be rested. It is unknown if there is an underlying issue, although he has missed three of the club's past four games due to injury. Either way, he will look for a return in the club's next match, as he has started in six of his eight appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Chardonnet - Three interceptions on Saturday Chardonnet had 10 clearancesand three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win against Reims.

Impact Chardonnet made 10 clearances, the most by any player in the match. It was the third occasion this season where the 29-year-old made 10 or more clearances. Chardonnet now has 46 clearances to his name, 20 more than any other Brest player this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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