Lewandowski wins FIFA best player vote ahead of Messi, Salah
Robert Lewandowski has been voted the best men’s player in the world at FIFA's annual awards ceremonyJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mané saves Senegal, Morocco beats Ghana at African Cup
Sadio Mané saved Senegal with a 97th-minute penalty to beat Zimbabwe 1-0 at the African Cup of Nations in CameroonJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea keeper Mendy tests positive for COVID-19 as virus hits Senegal's AFCON squad Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy has tested positive for COVID-19 after linking up with Senegal for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Napo...
JANUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy positive for virus YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was among a new group of Senegal players to test positive for the coronavirus at t...
JANUARY 9, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
African Cup to open, soccer to vie with virus for attention
The African Cup of Nations soccer tournament will finally open in Cameroon on Sunday after two delaysJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senegal latest team hit by virus days ahead of African Cup
Senegal’s national soccer team has been forced to delay its flight to the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon after three more players and six members of the backroom staff tested p...JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves for AFCON Mendy has departed to join Senegal for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and will miss the team's next two league matches.
Impact Mendy should be back by the end of the month, which means Kepa Arrizabalaga is set for a few starts in new for Chelsea, starting Wednesday in Cup play. Mendy has started in all but one league match this season which came back in September.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool
Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea’s fightback against Liverpool to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier LeagueJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four saves for draw Mendy made four saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Impact Mendy was called upon early and often during Sunday's draw and he was up to the task throughout the match. The keeper is a top option in the Premier League, though he isn't one to trust against Manchester City next time out.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal against Brighton Mendy made five saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Impact Mendy will be disappointed to have been beaten by a Danny Welbeck header in the 91st minute to be pegged back to a draw on Wednesday. He has kept just one clean sheet in his last eight Premier League matches, and upcoming games against the Premier League's two top scorers -- Liverpool on Sunday followed by Man City next weekend -- won't be any easier for him.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Only beaten by own goal Mendy allowed a goal while making a save during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Mendy allowed an own goal in the first half but blanked Villa from there as Chelsea came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in 18 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 46.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Mendy made one save and two clearances while keeping a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Wolves.
Impact Mendy showed his usual safety when called into action and had luck by his side, too, as Daniel Podence's goal in the 15th minute was disallowed due to an offside. This was the 12th clean sheet of the season in all competitions for the goalkeeper and he'll go for another one during next Sunday's visit to Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in draw Mendy conceded one goal and made two saves during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact Mendy hasn't kept a clean sheet in five straight league starts after keeping 11 in his first 18 starts across all competitions. Something will have to change for Mendy to start getting that bonus again, but at the least he's unlikely to lose with any frequency.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AFCON's biggest threat isn't COVID-19, it's safety amid a civil war Is Cameroon safe for the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy to visit next month? Simon Hughes details the risks
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Three saves for win Mendy made three saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leeds.
Impact Mendy was certainly tested Saturday but he came away looking great with a strong fantasy day. The keeper gets the reward of essentially a free clean sheet Thursday against a toothless Everton team.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man City goes top of EPL after Chelsea loses at West Ham
Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this seasonDECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fluke goal gives West Ham 3-2 win over Chelsea in EPL
A fluke goal by Arthur Masuaku in the 87th minute has given West Ham a 3-2 win over Chelsea and has loosened the visitors’ grip on the Premier League leadDECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes three in defeat Mendy allowed three goals while making a save during Saturday's 3-2 loss to West Ham.
Impact Mendy conceded a goal in the first half and two in the second as Chelsea dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed nine goals in 14 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 39.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Six saves in win Mendy allowed a goal while making six saves during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Watford.
Impact Mendy allowed a goal in the first half but blanked Watford in the second 45 as Chelsea found the game winning goal. The keeper has now allowed six goals in 13 league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 38.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One save in draw Mendy made one save during Sunday's one-all draw with Manchester United.
Impact Mendy had little to do Sunday and failed to stop one of the two shots he faced. The keeper has been excellent all season and currently has seven clean sheets in 12 games, he is an elite option for fantasy purposes.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Rangnick: Sancho helps Man United draw at Chelsea
Chelsea's lead in the Premier League was cut to one point after drawing 1-1 with Manchester UnitedNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps clean sheet versus Juventus Mendy had one save while blanking the opponents in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Juventus.
Impact Mendy risked only on a lob by Alvaro Morata in the first half, but Thiago Silva bailed him out. He has kept 11 clean sheets in 16 games, making 34 saves and allowing five goals. Chelsea will host Manchester United Sunday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Academy graduates send Chelsea through with CL win over Juve
Three Chelsea academy graduates scored in a 4-0 victory over Juventus that secured a place in the round of 16 of the Champions LeagueNOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three saves in clean sheet Mendy kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leicester City.
Impact Mendy helped Chelsea claim all three points by shutting out Leicester on Saturday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 11 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season to 31.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one goal Mendy conceded one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Burnley.
Impact Chelsea's next English Premier League game is against Leicester City on Nov. 20. Until further notice, fantasy managers should not worry about the fact that he conceded a goal last Saturday. Mendy has more post-July EPL clean sheets (six) than not (four).
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
