FC Lorient (5th in Ligue 1 with 0 points and a 0-0 record this season) face FC Nantes (relegated to Ligue 2) in a friendly on July 18 at 17:00 at Stade du Pérenno (Theix), before heading to their Côtes-d’Armor training camp. Here’s the full week’s schedule, including eight intense training sessions.

Why does this friendly against Nantes matter for Lorient?

This match pits two historic Breton clubs, though Nantes now plays in Ligue 2. For Lorient, it’s a chance to test players like Kévin Monnet-Paquet and Moussa Diaby after a goalless season (0 scored, 0 conceded). Freshly relegated FC Nantes arrives with a rebuilding squad but remains competitive.

What’s the full week’s schedule?

Lorient’s training plan runs until Friday: - Monday, July 13: Two sessions (11:00 and 16:00). - Tuesday, July 14: Same schedule (11:00 and 16:00). - Wednesday, July 15: One session at 11:00. - Thursday, July 16: Two sessions (11:00 and 16:00). - Friday, July 17: Final prep at 11:00 before the match.

Saturday, July 18, the clash takes place at Stade du Pérenno (Theix), Vannes OC’s usual ground. Sunday, July 19, the squad departs for Perros-Guirec in Côtes-d’Armor, where the training camp begins.

What’s next for Lorient?

After this friendly, Lorient starts a week-long camp in Brittany to finalize preparations before the official season kickoff. Their next Ligue 1 fixture is against Angers SCO (2nd, also 0 points), on February 27, 2027, at home. A season of rebuilding looms for the Merlus, with squad adjustments and ambition yet to be restored.

Note: Lorient won their first friendly (vs Concarneau), but this test against Nantes will be key to assessing team shape before the camp.