# FC Nantes goalkeeper squad challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-nantes-goalkeeper-squad-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:23:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. FC Nantes is experiencing instability within its goalkeeper department. Following a difficult start to the season, goalkeeper Maxime Dupé has faced criticism for technical errors and poor results, including a heavy 2-5 loss against Rodez. The situation escalated when second-choice goalkeeper Alexis Mirbach suffered a serious meniscus injury during training. The 21-year-old may require surgery, which is expected to sideline him for at least three months. To address the shortage, the club explored several options. Initial attempts to recruit Red Star goalkeeper Gaëtan Poussin failed after his club refused to authorize the transfer, and interest in Obed Nkambadio from Paris FC was also considered. Ultimately, the club has secured the return of 34-year-old Swedish goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren. While the club has sought new talent due to dissatisfaction with current performances, Carlgren is expected to serve as a backup. Consequently, Maxime Dupé is likely to retain his starting position for the time being. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: FC Nantes signs Patrik Carlgren amid goalkeeper uncertainty FC Nantes has signed Swedish goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren as a backup following Alexis Mirbach's injury and pressure on starter Maxime Dupé. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-signs-patrik-carlgren-amid-goalkeeper-uncertainty ### 2026-09-05: FC Nantes seeks goalkeeper reinforcement after Alexis Mirbach injury FC Nantes is seeking a new goalkeeper after Alexis Mirbach suffered a serious meniscus injury, leaving Maxime Dupé as the sole experienced option in the squad. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-seeks-goalkeeper-reinforcement-after-alexis-mirbach-injury ### 2026-08-23: Maxime Dupé faces criticism at FC Nantes after poor start Former Anderlecht goalkeeper Maxime Dupé is facing intense scrutiny at FC Nantes following a series of errors and a difficult start to the Ligue 2 season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maxime-dup-faces-criticism-at-fc-nantes-after-poor-start --- Cite as: FC Nantes goalkeeper squad challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fc-nantes-goalkeeper-squad-challenges