FC Nantes loses friendly match 2-1 to FC Lorient

FC Nantes suffered a 2-1 defeat in a friendly match against FC Lorient at the Espace FCL training center. Despite the loss, the match featured a notable performance by Loan Merrifield, who scored an equalizer in the 82nd minute just five days after signing his first professional contract with the club.

Lorient took the lead in the 56th minute through Alec Georgen. Following Merrifield’s equalizer, Samir Haribou scored for Lorient in the 83rd minute to secure the victory. The match served as a preparation period for FC Nantes manager Grégory Poirier, allowing him to test young players like Enzo Mongo and provide playing time to Fabien Centonze and Killian Corredor, both of whom are returning from injury.