Noah Mbamba
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Ruled out against Le Mans
Mbamba (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Le Mans, according to the club.
Analysis: Mbamba had been considered a doubt after hurting his hamstring in a hard fought training duel earlier in the week, an injury that came right after he scored his first goal for Lorient in the draw against Toulouse. Arthur Avom figures to return to the starting XI in his spot as Lorient continues its season.
Doubftul due to hamstring issue
Mbamba hurt his hamstring in a hard fought duel Wednesday in team training and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Le Mans, according to coach Alexandre Dujeux, per Le Telegramme. "He hurt his hamstring yesterday in a hard fought duel, we're waiting to see the latest tests."
Analysis: Mbamba had just scored his first goal for Lorient in Saturday's draw against Toulouse, converting his only shot on target and adding an interception in that match. Arthur Avom could return to the starting XI in his spot if Mbamba is forced to miss time, and further clarity on the severity of the hamstring issue should emerge once the test results are known.
Scores in 2-2 stalemate
Mbamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toulouse.
Analysis: Mbamba scored the team's second goal in the match, which was his first in the league campaign. The 21-year-old scored with his only shot on target. Mbamba also made an interception.
Loaned to Lorient
Mbamba joined Lorient on a season long loan from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced.
Analysis: Mbamba signed his first professional contract with Club Brugge at just 16 and went on to win two Belgian titles with the club before moving to Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga under coach Xabi Alonso. He later spent time on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf before a season and a half at FCV Dender in Belgium's top flight, making 46 appearances across all competitions. The 21-year-old midfielder is regarded as a promising and athletic profile. Mbamba is expected to add depth to Lorient's midfield during his loan spell.
Returning from loan
Mbamba has returned to Leverkusen following his season-and-a-half loan spell at FCV Dender.
Analysis: Mbamba joined Dender on loan on Feb. 2, 2025, but the deal was further extended for the entire 2025/26 campaign before the end of the September transfer window. Mbamba made 37 appearances across all competitions for Dender in 2025/26, but another loan move might be on the cards for the promising 21-year-old midfielder just so he can keep playing regularly.
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