Ainsley Maitland-Niles
28-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Generates assist
Maitland-Niles assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over AJ Auxerre.
ANALYSIS
Maitland-Niles did create two chances and was able to log an assist in Lyon's win. The winger will be an important player in the attack against Rennes, a team which has been susceptible to giving up goals as it has allowed 41 across 30 domestic matches.
Maitland-Niles did create two chances and was able to log an assist in Lyon's win. The winger will be an important player in the attack against Rennes, a team which has been susceptible to giving up goals as it has allowed 41 across 30 domestic matches.
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Available against Angers
Maitland-Niles (adductor) was back training with the squad this week and is available to play for Sunday's clash against Angers, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres OL. "Maitland-Niles is available to play."
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Out two weeks
Maitland-Niles is out for two weeks due toa groin injury, according to manager Paulo Fonseca. "Ainsley has joined the injured list for perhaps two weeks with an adductor injury."
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Suffers adductor issue
Maitland-Niles was forced off in the second half of Thursday's Coupe de France defeat against Lens due to an adductor issue, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres. "Regarding Ainsley, it seems to be an adductor problem. We'll know more very soon."
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Assists at Monaco
Maitland-Niles assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Monaco.
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Clears suspension
Maitland-Niles is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Could return to England
Crystal Palace could make a summer move for Maitland-Niles, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
Maitland-Niles has relaunched his career in the Ligue 1, and he might be on the verge of returning to the Premier League. Pierre Sage, who will manage Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season, wants the versatile defender to join the club to provide depth both in defense and midfield. His ability to play multiple positions is believed to be very attractive for the coaching staff.
Maitland-Niles has relaunched his career in the Ligue 1, and he might be on the verge of returning to the Premier League. Pierre Sage, who will manage Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season, wants the versatile defender to join the club to provide depth both in defense and midfield. His ability to play multiple positions is believed to be very attractive for the coaching staff.