Romain Perraud
LOSC
Available for Arsenal clash
Perraud (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal after being forced off during Saturday's 1-0 win over Le Havre, according to coach Davide Ancelotti, per Le Petit Lillois. "Today, we have everyone available except the injured players Santos, Igamane and Mbappe."
Analysis: Perraud was substituted in the 73rd minute against Le Havre after recording three tackles won and two clearances, but his inclusion among the available players suggests the issue was minor. The left-back has featured in all six of Lille's Ligue 1 matches this season, maintaining a regular role in the defensive lineup. Calvin Verdonk, who replaced him against Le Havre, remains an alternative at left-back, although Perraud is back in contention to retain his starting spot against Arsenal.
Subbed off on Saturday
Perraud was subbed off due to injury in the 73rd minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory against Le Havre. He had three tackles (three won) and two clearances before exiting the match.
Analysis: Perraud guarded the flank very well and covered over eight kilometers before being replaced by Calvin Verdonk due to injury in the 73rd minute. Perraud has featured in all six games this campaign and will hopefully not miss the next games due to the injury.
Retains his left-back role
Perraud has appeared in all five of Lille's Ligue 1 matches, starting four of them at left-back under new coach Davide Ancelotti.
Analysis: Perraud has played 391 minutes through five games and recorded eight tackles, four interceptions and 16 clearances to go with 11 crosses and four shots. Perraud has no goals or assists so far after contributing three goals and four assists in Ligue 1 last season.
Starts friendly against HSV
Perraud (knock) is in the starting squad for Saturday's friendly against Hamburger SV, the club posted.
Analysis: Perraud had missed the earlier practice match against OH Leuven with a knock, a setback that raised some concern given his standing as the team's top left back option. His return to the starting lineup confirms that issue was not serious, positioning him to build on last season's productive campaign, in which he contributed three goals and four assists across 40 league and European appearances.
Misses friendly due to blow
Perraud didn't play in Saturday's practice match against OH Leuven after sustaining a knock, per Le Petit Lillois.
Analysis: Perraud should be the team's top left-back option, but there's a chance this issue will force him to sit out more games. Such event would allow Calvin Verdonk to get some rare starts. While his availability is uncertain, Perraud will hope this issue is not a major injury and doesn't sideline him for long. He's coming off a productive campaign in which he contributed three goals and four assists across 40 league or European appearances, with set-piece deliveries adding a significant boost to his defensive tasks.
Sets up opener
Perraud assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Le Havre.
Analysis: Perraud set up the opener to deliver his fourth league assist of the season and his first of the year. The left back has been increasingly offensive in recent games, registering eight shots, seven chances created and 21 crosses across his last four appearances.
Swings in seven crosses
Perraud recorded two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Nice.
Analysis: Perraud's seven crosses (one accurate) led the Lille attack Saturday as they played to a 0-0 draw versus Nice. The full-back also contributed one interception and one clearances to the clean sheet effort across his 90 minute shift. Over his last five appearances (four starts) in all competitions, Perraud has scored once and created four chances from seven shots (two on goal) and 14 crosses (two accurate).
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