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Nov32020 by JBNo Comments

Cech makes Edouard Mendy prediction after his superb Chelsea start

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Petr Cech says he is convinced Edouard Mendy will get better for Chelsea after his impressive start at the club. Mendy was signed for £22m from Rennes in the summer transfer window and has been a instant success, takingthe role of first-choice keeper ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the blues' 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday, Mendy became Chelsea’s first goalie since Cech in 2004 to begin his career in the Premier League with three clean sheets. Mendy has now kept five clean sheets in a row in all competitions. And Cech, who played a key role in recommending him to Chelsea’s hierarchy this summer, believes he will continue to improve. ‘We had to make sure it was someone everyone agreed on, not just me,’ Cech to...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Incredible stat which shows Edouard Mendy has been Chelsea’s most influential player

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Chelsea made some huge signings in the summer window but the arrival of Edouard Mendy might be the pick of the bunch so far. The goalkeeper, who joined the blues in a £22m deal from Rennes, followed up his incredible shut-out at Manchester United last week with another commanding display in the 4-0 win over Krasnodar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mendy make some very good stops in the game, the Senegalese goalie was an imperious presence in his box – something Frank Lampard has lacked during his short stint at the club. And after the win over Krasnodar, a stat has emerged which shows just how influential Mendy has been for Chelsea. The London side have kept three consecutive clean sheets for the first time under Lampard, with Mendy keeping shut-outs...

Oct252020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard rates Edouard Mendy display vs Man Utd

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Frank Lampard was elated with the display of Edouard Mendy after the shot-stopper helped his side leave Old Trafford with a draw thanks to a number of good saves. The 28-year-old has already established himself as the Chelsea’s undisputed No.1, replacing the club’s record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mendy almost suffered the ignominy of putting the ball in his own net during the first half of the game when he misplaced a pass and put it out out for a corner. ‘His performance was very good, you rely on your goalkeeper for those moments it was a tight game,’ said Lampard after the match. ‘It wasn’t a match full of many chances, there was the Rashford chance in the first half. At first it was a mistake from us and a moment...

Oct232020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy explains relationship with Chelsea goalkeeping rival Kepa

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Edouard Mendy says he has a ‘very good relationship’ with Kepa Arrizabalaga despite the duo battling it out to be the club’s number one choice. Mendy joined Chelsea this summer to provide good competition for Kepa and Willy Caballero after Lampard identified the goalkeeping position as a serious issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa – who was signed for a world-record fee – was dropped midway through the campaign for Caballero after a couple of poor displays and his error-ridden performances have returned even this season. But, Mendy has only conceded one goal in his first three matches in goal for his new club and looks set to establish himself as Chelsea’s first-choice goalie. But despite edging in front of the Spanish keeper in the pecking o...

Oct192020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in massive injury boost as Edouard Mendy trains ahead of Sevilla clash

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Edouard Mendy is nowbin line to start for Chelsea against Sevilla on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. Mendy missed the Premier League 3-3 draw with Southampton due to a thigh injury he picked up while away on international duty with Senegal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa Arrizabalaga returned to the starting lineup and did not have a good game as Chelsea were held to a draw by the Saints. It was expected that the Senegalese keeper would still be out for Chelsea's first Champions League group match of the season, but Mendy has convinced Frank Lampard enough to start today. The Telegraph claims that the keeper trained on Sunday and Monday with the club and is still in contention to play against the La Liga club. Lampard will be pushing for Mendy to...

Oct102020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy breaks silence after suffering injury on international duty

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Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says he is doing everything possible to return to football action in time for the Premier League resumption after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Senegal. The 28-year-old joined Chelsea last month. Frank Lampard had been desperate to sign a new goalkeeper having finally lost patience with Kepa Arrizabalaga after his disastrous display in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mendy made his Chelsea debut a fortnight ago in the Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham but kept a clean sheet on his Premier League bow against Crystal Palace which ended in a 4-0 win for the blues. But, Lampard could be forced to recall Kepa for Saturday’s game against Southampton or put his faith in Wi...

Oct92020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy returns to Chelsea after suffering injury in Senegal training

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Edouard Mendy has returned to Chelsea after suffering an injury during a training session with Senegal’s national team. The 28-year-old was signed in a £22m deal from Rennes last month and immediately replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga as Frank Lampard’s first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Edouard Mendy kept a clean sheet on his Premier League debut last week as Chelsea sealed a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace But he could now be set for a spell on the sidelines after he was forced to withdraw from Senegal’s squad on Thursday after suffering an injury. The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed the former Rennes goalie suffered an injury to his right thigh while in training on Wednesday. Mendy was sent for medical tests...

Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard explains why Edouard Mendy won’t play against West Brom

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Frank Lampard has confirmed Edouard Mendy will have to wait to make his Chelsea debut because the goalkeeper has barely trained ahead of their clash with West Brom. Mendy completed a move from Rennes to Chelsea this week after the two teams agreed a £22m fee for the 28-year-old Senegal international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa has fallen short of expectations after his record £71m move back in 2018 and the Spain international did himself no favours last week when he was partly at fault for both of Sadio Mane’s goals in Chelsea’s 2-0 loss against Liverpool. But, Kepa could be in line to continue his run in the team this weekend, with Mendy yet to even take part in serious training after flying into the UK on Thursday. Willy Caballero, who to...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy undergoing medical after Chelsea agree £22m fee with Rennes

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Edouard Mendy is undergoing his medical at Chelsea after the club agreed a £22 million fee with Rennes for the goalkeeper. The deal is expected to be completed in the next 24 hours after his Chelsea medical and finalising personal terms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pressure has increased on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to bring in a new goalkeeper after two errors from Kepa Arrizabalaga from their first two Premier League games of the season. Chelsea have been in negotiations with Rennes even before the start of the campaign over the possibility of bringing Mendy to Stamford Bridge. Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan was also on the blues' list of goalkeeping options but a price tag of £32 million put Chelsea off. Frank Lampard has said Kepa Arrizabala...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy skips training and left out of squad ahead of Chelsea move

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Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Rennes goalie Edouard Mendy with the player skipping training with his club on Friday and having been left out of the squad that will play Nimes. The blues are working to secure a deal worth £25m for Mendy, with Frank Lampard having targeted a new goalkeeper after becoming concerned by the displays of Kepa Arrizabalaga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Mendy has already agreed terms on a five-year contract with Chelsea, though the teams have been at loggerheads over a fee for the keeper. But, An agreement may have been reached, with French TV station TVR showing footage of Edouard Mendy leaving the training ground on Friday with his agent. The 28-year-old took no part in training and his deput...