In a recent interview (via Football.London), Thomas Tuchel revealed that injured Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, is set to return to training later this week. The Blues head coach offered an update on the Senegalese custodian’s recovery and said,
“The latest update is we still have hope that he joins training on Wednesday, that he joins the group. He has made a huge improvement in his management of pain and so we need further updates on Wednesday. We hope to have him back then.”
Mendy’s Impressive Debut Season At The English Capital
Mendy has enjoyed a solid campaign at Stamford Bridge after putting in a series of dominant performances in goal for the West London giants over the past ten months. The 29-year-old has conceded 29 goals and secured 24 clean sheets in 43 matches for the Blues this term across all competitions. The Montivilliers-born sensation has kept things tidy at the back and deserves credit for completing 83.3% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
The ten-time Senegal international is having one of the best seasons of his playing career, so having him back for the UEFA Champions League final showdown against Manchester City will be a welcome bit of news for anyone associated with the London club.
Mendy Set To Return To Training: Big Boost For Chelsea?
Mendy can make some quick dives to come to his team’s rescue and possesses decent reflexes that help him pull off some important saves at the back. He is also a solid handler of the ball and can come out of his lines to collect crosses or loose balls inside his penalty box.
Hence, Tuchel’s latest update about Mendy returning to training on Wednesday will be a massive boost for the Blues as he is currently at a much higher level than Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Senegalese goalie is good enough to produce a match-winning display against Man City in the Champions League final, especially if the game goes to penalties.
Tuchel will have to rely on his top performers if Chelsea are to become the new champions of Europe, so having Mendy back will give them a welcome boost in confidence ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated clash at Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
