'Laid back with a tough edge' Édouard Mendy instantly impresses at Chelsea
almost 5 years in The guardian
Goalkeeper will face former club Rennes in Champions League
Frank Lampard praises player’s presence and work ethic
When Chelsea last signed a goalkeeper from Rennes – back in 2004 – he conceded one goal in his first eight games and instilled an immediate sense of assurance. Petr Cech would become a club legend.
Nobody is saying that Édouard Mendy, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Rennes in late September and faces his former club in Champions League Group E on Wednesday, is about to become the next Cech. Yet he has made a good start to his Chelsea career and if there is one thing that English football loves, it is a good start. Continue reading...
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