FC Lorient travels to Normandy this Sunday, November 8, 2026, to face Le Havre AC at Stade Océane for the 10th round of the Ligue 1 season, with kickoff scheduled for 5:15 PM local time, as reported by Ouest-France.
Alexandre Dujeux Names 21-Player Squad Without Ibrahima Baldé
Lorient manager Alexandre Dujeux has selected a 21-player traveling group for the fixture against the bottom-placed side, welcoming back Mamadou Koné after the forward missed Monday’s derby against Stade Brestois due to a coach’s decision. However, the visitors must make do without striker Ibrahima Baldé, who has been ruled out with a heel injury after lingering as a late doubt before the weekend, according to Ouest-France.
Panos Katseris remains sidelined with an adductor issue, while Bandiougou Fadiga is unavailable due to an ankle problem, as detailed by MadeinFoot. Mohamed Bamba and Formose Mendy miss out by coach’s choice, and Semedo joins the reserve team.
Notre groupe pour le déplacement au Havre. pic.twitter.com/vloEusIPfM
Dujeux Selects Traveling Squad for Le Havre Fixture
The traveling group features goalkeepers Yvon Mvogo, Ado Mohamed Kamara, and Gaël Leroy.
Midfield and attacking selections rely on continuity from recent weeks, bridging the gap from Lorient’s match preparations. Midfielders Arthur Avom Ebong and Jean-Victor Makengo provide cover as Dujeux weighs tactical setups against Le Havre’s defensive block.
Table Implications at Stade Océane
Sunday afternoon’s clash pits Lorient against a Le Havre side currently rooted at the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings. With points at a premium heading into the winter months, the Merlus look to capitalize on the home side’s defensive vulnerabilities despite missing key offensive depth in Baldé.
Kickoff arrives at 5:15 PM CET (16:15 UTC) in Le Havre, concluding the weekend’s tenth matchday across France’s top flight.
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