Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy joins Al-Ahli as latest Chelsea player heading to Saudi Arabia
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has joined Saudi Arabian team Al-AhliJUNE 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ends season as backup Mendy ended the season the back up to Kepa Arrizabalaga after he was bench during Thomas Tuchel's time at Chelsea.
Impact Mendy has been Chelsea' main keeper during his first two season with the club that included a Champions League win, but was dropped for Arrizabalaga. He had made 10 starts in 11 appearances in all competitions, totaling 26 saves while allowing 15 saves with a clean sheet. The team will likely make a keeper change during the transfer window, which leaves Mendy's future with the club unclear.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No saves in draw Mendy recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Mendy was given his first start since Nov 12, with Frank Lampard deciding to go with him over Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, the keeper failed to make a single save while conceding two Saturday. If he gets the start again on May 21, he will face off against first-place Manchester City, who have scored 12 goals in the last five matches.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in goal Mendy is in Chelsea's starting lineup to take on Nottingham Forest Saturday.
Impact Mendy gets the nod over Kepa Arrizabalaga Saturday for the first time since before the World Cup. He's kept a clean sheet and conceded 12 goals across his 10 Premier League appearances this season.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Included in match-day squad Mendy (finger) will be available if needed against Liverpool on Tuesday.
Impact Mendy is back in the squad for the first time since before the World Cup where he made four appearances for Senegal. Even with Mendy fit, he will be hard-pressed to steal starts away from Kepa Arrizabalaga, though the managerial changes could present Mendy with an opportunity to steal the No, 1 spot.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in squad to face Everton Mendy is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Saturday.
Impact Mendy returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Saturday's squad. The keeper will look to return following the international break to challenge Kepa Arrizabalaga for the starting role.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training fully Mendy (finger) returned to full team training, Chelsea announced Tuesday.
Impact Mendy made a return to team training after surgery on his finger. That said it's unclear what the future holds for the goalkeeper, who seemingly lost hold of the starting job earlier in the season before suffering the finger injury.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still not training Mendy (finger) has not yet rejoined training with Chelsea, though manager Graham Potter said Friday that he's "making progress" with his recovery.
Impact Mendy has not played since the World Cup after undergoing surgery on a fractured finger in early January, and he's still without a clear timeline for his recovery.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers broken finger Mendy has undergone an operation on a fractured finger suffered in training ahead of the Manchester City match.
Impact Mendy was left out of Thursday's squad with the reason now being revealed as a fractured finger. Mendy will be sidelined for multiple weeks with Kepa Arrizabalaga maintaining his role in the starting XI.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Manchester City Mendy (undisclosed) was left out of the match-day squad for Thursday's meeting with Manchester City.
Impact Mendy has yet to get into the squad since returning from World Cup duty with Senegal. Prior to the international break, Kepa Arrizabalaga was dealing with a foot injury but is now fully fit. As such, Mendy likely won't be rushed back into action as he figures to remain second choice moving forward.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Sunday Mendy is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Impact Mendy remains out as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Kepa Arrizabalaga will mind the net for Chelsea with Mendy's next chance return coming Thursday against Manchester City.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In doubt versus Nottingham Forest Mendy is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will be in doubt to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Mendy we're not sure, we'll see how he...
Impact Mendy's last league start came Sept. 3 versus West Ham United, so his potential absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Kepa Arrizabalaga figures to remain the primary keeper for the club, limiting Mendy to a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three goals to England Mendy made a save but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against England in the Round of 16.
Impact Mendy was beaten by strikes from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka as Senegal was bounced out of the World Cup in the Round of 16.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves to advance Mendy made three saves (one goal conceded) and one clearance during Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Ecuador.
Impact Mendy was beaten by a Moises Caicedo strike during the 67th minute but answered all three other questions asked of him Tuesday. In the end, his efforts were enough to help propel Senegal into the Round of 16 and next faces the winner of Group B (which happens to be England). That will be a difficult matchup, but at least Mendy will be familiar in facing a number of his usual Premier League colleagues.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two saves against hosts Mendy made two saves (one goal conceded) during Friday's 3-1 victory over Qatar.
Impact Mendy was beaten by Mohammed Muntari during the 78th minute but turned aside the other two questions that were asked of him Friday. At the final whistle, his efforts were plenty sufficient to help Senegal claim the full three points. Up next is a Tuesday clash with a feisty Ecuador squad.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Concedes twice late Mendy allowed two goals while making a save during Monday's 2-0 loss to the Netherlands.
Impact Mendy allowed two second half goals, both coming after the 84th minute as Senegal dropped all three points. The keeper has struggled for form at Chelsea all season, losing his place in the starting XI until recently and starts the World Cup with a loss.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers another loss Mendy conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.
Impact Mendy only conceded four goals in the last four games but has played the full 90 in two of their last three EPL losses. As he's played solidly despite the poor team form, Mendy will hope to recapture his best form for Senegal at the World Cup after winning AFCON in 2021.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in loss Mendy conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Mendy has conceded just three goals in the last three matches but he and his team have lost two of those games. As he was beaten Sunday by broken defense on a corner, Mendy has done well in spite of issues elsewhere on the pitch and will hope to stay sharp ahead of the World Cup.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
One save in victory Mendy made one save (one goal conceded) during Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.
Impact Mendy will be a bit disappointed with the one goal he conceded, as he was out of position to defend an awkward Zagreb cross. That said, he did well to keep everything else out of the net Wednesday, and his squad will now advance to the round of 16 in March 2023. Fantasy managers will be curious to see how the keeper is utilized within league play these next few months, as he's been surpassed by Kepa Arrizabalaga within the starting XI since the end of August.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal in return Mendy subbed into Saturday's match against Brighton at halftime and he made four saves and conceded a goal in the 4-1 defeat.
Impact Mendy replaced an injured Kepa Arrizabalaga for the second half of Saturday's game but he was still beaten by a late strike from Pascal Gross. This was Mendy's first appearance since Sept. 3 as he dealt with a brief knee injury and then saw Arrizabalaga overtake his starting position when new manager Graham Potter arrived. But Mendy may finally get his chance to impress the gaffer with a run in goal if Arrizabalaga's injury forces him to miss some time.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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