Anthony Lopes
ANG
Allows two in loss
Lopes recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Rennes.
Analysis: Lopes allowed two goals while making four saves in Sunday's loss to Rennes. He's up to 17 saves through three appearances, conceding five goals to open his debut campaign with Angers, an active start despite the defensive mishap.
Makes seven saves in win
Lopes made seven saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Auxerre.
Analysis: Lopes wasn't exactly at fault on the goal scored by the opposition but still could've done a little bit better. However, he more than made up for that during the rest of the contest with multiple huge stops that proved to be decisive for his team to leave victorious. That's now 13 saves over two starts for the veteran goalkeeper, who should keep having a lot of work between the posts for a team who struggles to prevent opponents from creating scoring chances.
Concedes two
Lopes had six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Lille.
Analysis: Lopes put up a valiant display with six saves and a tackle, but sill could not walk away with a clean sheet. He registered just six clean sheets in 31 appearances last campaign despite registering 96 saves. Next, he takes on AJ Auxerre.
Returns to action
Lopes (thumb) was part of Angers' starting lineup for the weekend's friendly against Lorient.
Analysis: Lopes bounced back to the squad as expected following his recovery from a minor injury scare. The goalkeeper will look to serve as his team's first-choice option for all of the 2026/27 season, limiting Oumar Pona and Melvin Zinga to secondary roles. The 35-year-old should be able to help his team deny opposing chances, although he still has room for improvement after saving 66 percent of the shots he faced in the previous league campaign with Nantes.
Available for Lorient friendly
Lopes (thumb) is available for Saturday's friendly against Lorient, according to the club.
Analysis: Lopes had withdrawn before the previous friendly against Le Mans after injuring his right thumb during warmups, a scare that came shortly after joining Angers from Nantes this summer. His availability for this match confirms the tests did not reveal anything serious, and he now looks on track to reclaim his starting role in goal as preseason continues.
Withdraws with thumb injury
Lopes withdrew before Saturday's friendly against Le Mans after injuring his right thumb during warmups, according to coach Stephane Gilli, per L'Equipe. "On a routine ball, there was a bounce and he twisted his thumb. We'll have to wait and see, he's going to undergo tests. He had nothing before that, he was supposed to play the first hour. I hope it won't be too serious, especially for him, and for us"
Analysis: Lopes had joined Angers this summer from Nantes and was scheduled to start, having already played a half against Creteil the previous weekend. Oumar Pona replaced him for the first two 30 minute periods before Melvin Zinga took over for the remainder of the match, a 3-2 loss. Lopes is expected to undergo further medical tests to determine the severity of the injury.
Joins Angers on two-year deal
Lopes signed with Angers on a two-year contract with an option for a third season, the club announced.
Analysis: Lopes brings considerable experience to Angers after a distinguished career that included 378 Ligue 1 appearances and 123 clean sheets with Lyon, where he established himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in French football over more than a decade. The Portuguese international also made 74 European appearances for the Olympians, including a memorable performance against Besiktas where two penalty saves helped his team advance. He was part of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016 and made his international debut in March 2015. After leaving Lyon, Lopes spent a season and a half at Nantes, adding 49 Ligue 1 appearances to his record before making the move to Anjou. He arrives at Angers with a total of 553 professional appearances including 427 in Ligue 1, giving the club one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the French game as they prepare for life in Ligue 2 next season.
Four saves in 1-0 defeat
Lopes had four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Lens.
Analysis: Lopes made four saves but conceded a goal. It was the fourth consecutive league fixture where the 35-year-old failed to keep a clean sheet. Lopes' next assignment will be against Toulouse.
Makes match squad
Lopes (finger) is part of the squad that will face Lens on Friday, according to the team.
Analysis: Lopes will look to bounce back into the starting lineup after missing one game due to his injury. While Patrik Carlgren did a good job in his place with an eight-save and clean sheet performance, he would likely drop to a bench role with the main goalkeeper available again. Lopes is averaging 3.1 saves and 1.6 goals conceded per contest in the current league season.
Late call against Lens
Lopes (finger) is uncertain for Friday's clash against Lens after still experiencing some discomfort, according to coach Vahid Halilhodzic, per ICI Loire Ocean. "Lopes is still feeling a little pain."
Analysis: Lopes is the undisputed starter between the posts for Nantes, making his potential absence a notable concern heading into a crucial fixture in the Canaries' push to avoid relegation. Patrik Carlgren stepped in during his previous absence and is expected to start again should Lopes be unable to pass a fitness test ahead of Friday's match. No further details have been provided on the nature of the issue, leaving his availability to be determined in the coming days.
Suffers finger injury
Lopes is unavailable for Saturday's clash against Marseille due to a finger injury.
Analysis: Lopes has been the undisputed starter between the posts for Nantes this season, making his absence a notable blow heading into a crucial fixture in the Canaries' push to avoid relegation. Paul Carlgren is set to step between the posts in his place against Marseille, with the club hoping to have Lopes back in the fold as quickly as possible given the importance of the remaining fixtures.
Three saves in 2-1 defeat
Lopes recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Rennes.
Analysis: Lopes made three saves as his side went on to lose 2-1. This is back-to-back games where he has made three saves, but he hasn't kept a clean sheet in the last three. This season, he has kept six clean sheets, with the last two coming in games away from home.
Concedes three goals in loss
Lopes made three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Lopes made three saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against PSG, extending his run without a clean sheet to two matches. The goalkeeper is enduring a difficult season as his side edges closer to relegation, having recorded 90 saves, conceded 47 goals and kept six clean sheets across 29 appearances this season. He will look to bounce back against Rennes on Sunday.
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