Stade Brestois 29 Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Pierre Lees Melou - 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

Pierre Lees Melou - 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

Marco Bizot - Keeps clean sheet in UCL win Bizot made seven saves and kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Bizot had an amazing performance here to lead his team to a win by a very comfortable margin despite having less opportunities. The goalkeeper several huge saves that prevented the opposition from opening the scoring during the first half and then allowed his team to hold onto their lead. This was the third clean sheet over eight appearances in all competitions for Bizot, who keeps improving year after year since joining Brest.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Logs assist in win Balde made an assist and had one off-target shot during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Balde was brought in the 63rd minute as part of a double substitution with his team leading by just one and made an immediate impact as he made the play that led to the second goal and then assisted Mathias Pereira Lage for the fourth. This was the first assist of the year in all competitions for the forward, who will hope to keep getting significant playing time during upcoming games.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Scores off bench in win Pereira Lage scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Pereira Lage was brought in the 75th minute as part of a double substitution and didn't need even a minute to make an impact as he sealed the 4-0 for Brest with a very well-placed one-timed finish from just outside the box. This was the first goal of the year in all competitions for the midfielder, who will hope to get more significant playing time moving forward.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mahdi Camara - Scores in UCL win Camara scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance made two interceptions and drew two fouls during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Camara had been mostly quiet in the matches prior to this one and bounced back in style as he found room to go up the field and step into the opposition's box. In one of such plays, the midfielder was at the right place to send the ball home after a half-hearted clearance and double his side's lead midway through the second frame. That's now three goals over eight appearances in all competitions for Camara, who keeps expanding his offensive game since he was given a new role last season.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Logs assist in UCL win Ajorque made an assist and created three chances during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Ajorque once again displayed his playmaking skills, assisting Abdallah Dipo Sima for Brest's first goal and creating other opportunities for teammates. That's now back-to-back UCL games with an assist for the forward, who's doing much better in European play than in Ligue 1.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Nets brace in UCL win Sima scored two goals off four shots (two on target) and made five tackles (two won) and two interceptions during Tuesday's 4-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Sima was just deadly in front of the net, scoring once each half to lead his team to a lopsided score that didn't reflect what the match really was. The forward was also very important during the large period where his team was dominated, providing a lot of defense help. That's now three goals over two Champions League starts for Sima, who's still scoreless in domestic play after five appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - One save in 3-0 defeat Bizot made one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 defeat against AJ Auxerre.

Impact Bizot made just a solitary save and conceded three goals. It was the third occasion this season where the 33-year-old conceded three or more goals in a single fixture. Bizot also made a clearance.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Chardonnet - Two clearances on Friday Chardonnet recorded two tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Friday's 3-0 loss versus AJ Auxerre.

Impact Chardonnet made six clearances, the second-most in the match. It was the second occasion this season where the 29-year-old made six or more clearances in a single fixture. With that performance, Chardonnet became the first Brest player to register 20 or more clearances this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Soumaila Coulibaly - One shot in 3-0 defeat Coulibaly recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 3-0 defeat to AJ Auxerre.

Impact Coulibaly made seven clearances in the match, the most by any player. He became only the second Brest player this season to register seven or more clearances in a single fixture. It was the first occasion this season where Coulibaly managed to register three interceptions in a single fixture as well.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Amavi - Left off squad list Amavi has been left off the squad list for Tuesday's match against Salzburg.

Impact Amavi has had no prior notice of an injury but has been left out for Tuesday's match. It is unknown if his absence is due to injury or if there has been some rotation following their embarrassing 3-0 loss to Auxerre over the weekend, but either way, this is a major loss after starting in five of their seven matches to open the season. His likely replacement will be Massadio Haidara, who is the only other player at the club to see a start at left-back this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Provides assist in win Sima assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Toulouse.

Impact Sima notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a beautiful chipped through ball to Romain Faivre, who then scored the second goal of the contest. The midfielder came off the bench in the second half after previously starting in a Champions League match three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Pereira Lage - Provides assist in win Pereira Lage assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Toulouse. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th min...

Impact Pereira Lage notched his first assist of the season as he passed the ball to Mama Balde, who then went on a long run and opened up the scoring. The midfielder appeared in the starting lineup for only the second time this season, as the team was rotating due to a match three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Faivre - Scores off bench Faivre scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Toulouse.

Impact Faivre notched his first goal since arriving at Brest on a loan. It occurred in the 91st minute as he beat the goalkeeper with a powerful near-post shot from short-range. The midfielder came off the bench in the second half, likely due to previously starting in a Champions League match just three days prior.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mama Balde - Scores in win Balde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Toulouse.

Impact Balde notched his first goal as a member of Brest in what was his first appearance as a starter. The goal occurred as he went on a long run in the 21st minute and took a shot from the edge of the box that was deflected by a defender towards the back of the net.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Secures clean sheet in win Bizot made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Toulouse.

Impact Bizot notched his second clean sheet of the season as he didn't face much pressure in the win. The opposing team's best goalscoring opportunity occurred in the first half as they had a penalty kick, but Zakaria Aboukhlal skyed it. Next, he'll face off against Auxerre, a team with five goals in five games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Lees Melou - 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

Ludovic Ajorque - Assists in dynamic performance Ajorque assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz. In addition, he was given...

Impact Ajorque provided the crucial flick-on that led to Brest's second and decisive goal Thursday as they defeated Sturm Graz 2 - 1. The veteran forward led the attack with four chances created. Ajorque has been central to the Brest attacking effort to begin the season. He has started in each of Brest's first five matches (all competitions), scoring once and supplying an assist.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - Charged with own goal Fernandes was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Thursday's 2-1 victory against Sturm Graz. He had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Fernandes had a Champions League debut to forget Thursday, steering the ball into the back of his own net just before halftime before being subbed off after 72 minutes of play. The Mainz-loanee has made just one Ligue 1 appearance (one start) over Brest's first four domestic fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdallah Sima - Scores decisive goal Sima scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Sturm Graz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th...

Impact Sima's second half goal made the difference Thursday as Brest triumphed 2 - 1 over Sturm Graz in their first ever Champions League fixture. The young Brighton loanee has been clinical in European competitions early in his career. Entering the match, Sima had made 17 Europa League appearances (15 starts) between Rangers FC and Slavia Prague, scoring seven goals over that span. The young attacker has started two of Brest's first three domestic matches but has yet to score a Ligue 1 goal.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Magnetti - Sumptuous volley Magnetti scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 win against Sturm Graz.

Impact Magnetti triumphantly made his Champions League debut Thursday for Brest after 117 appearances for the club dating back to the 2019/2020 campaign. The veteran scored the club's first ever Champions League goal, volleying a stunner home from just outside the box to open the scoring for Brest, as they would go on to win 2 - 1. For good measure, Magnetti contributed two tackles (two won), two interceptions and a clearance to the defensive effort.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Allows own goal in win Bizot recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Sturm Graz.

Impact Bizot made two saves and conceded one own goal just before halftime Thursday as Brest won their inaugural Champions League fixture 2 - 1 versus Sturm Graz. The veteran keeper was largely untroubled during the match, though a defending gaffe late in the first half saw a Brest defender chest home a Sturm Graz cross just ahead of Bizot being able to collect the ball. Brest and Bizot's next Champions League test will come in early Oct. when they travel to take on another Austrian side - RB Salzburg, who fell 0 - 3 in their opening match of the Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mahdi Camara - Shown yellow in loss Camara generated one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th mi...

Impact Camara received his first booking of the season Saturday, a yellow for a bad foul in the first half. He had a fairly quiet day on the attack with one shot on target and two inaccurate crosses. He also recorded four tackles, two interceptions and one clearance before he was subbed off in the 80th minute for Jonas Martin.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Del Castillo - Scores in Saturday's loss Del Castillo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Del Castillo scored a goal in his second consecutive match Saturday, a penalty in the 29th minute which took the early 1-0 lead. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also won one tackle and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 68th minute for Kamory Doumbia.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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