Edouard Mendy receives hero’s welcome from Chelsea’s squad
The Senegalese goalkeeper was celebrated by his teammates ahead of Chelsea fifa club world cup fixture against Al Hilal on Thursday.
The best goalkeeper for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations received a hospitable reception from his Chelsea teammates after arrival to the Chelsea camp as AFCON champion.
The goalkeeper was instrumental for Senegal in becoming AFCON champions for the first time ever after defeating the Pharaohs on penalties 4-2 at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde.
As a result, Mendy was received into the Chelsea camp with joy as Chelsea prepare for their FIFA club world cup fixture on Wednesday evening.
The squad and staff applauds the Senegalese goalkeeper who formed a guard of honour, as he arrived at the team’s camp in Abu Dhabi
Chelsea take on Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal in the semi-final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium before either playing a final or third-place play-off three days later.
Whether the 29-year old will return to Chelsea goal immediately is uncertain as Kepa is back in form. Chelsea coach, Zsolt Low reveals that is not certain the Senegalese goalkeeper will return to Chelsea goal immediately. Low told the media per Chelsea website.
“This is a good situation for the coaches where we have two amazing goalkeepers. Mendy did a fantastic performance, he won the Africa Cup, and was the best goalkeeper at the tournament.
“Kepa has done an amazing job and in the last game saved a very important penalty. He is also in very good shape.
“For sure when Mendy arrives we will have talks, also with the goalkeeper coaches, and we will take a decision afterwards.”
