Edouard Mendy
34-Year-Old
Al-Ahli
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 6/26/2026
Minor knee ligament issue confirmed
Mendy was forced off during the second half of Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway due to a knee injury, with Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly later revealed the goalkeeper suffered a minor medial ligament issue and is scheduled to undergo further testing Tuesday to determine the severity of the problem, according to Seynabou Ka of APS.
ANALYSIS
Mendy's potential absence would be a significant blow for Senegal both on and off the pitch, with Koulibaly emphasizing his importance as a vocal leader who provides instructions to his teammates throughout matches. Mory Diaw is in line to start in goal if Mendy cannot recover in time, with Senegal needing to beat Iraq in their final group fixture to keep their World Cup hopes alive after defeats to Norway and France.
Mendy's potential absence would be a significant blow for Senegal both on and off the pitch, with Koulibaly emphasizing his importance as a vocal leader who provides instructions to his teammates throughout matches. Mory Diaw is in line to start in goal if Mendy cannot recover in time, with Senegal needing to beat Iraq in their final group fixture to keep their World Cup hopes alive after defeats to Norway and France.
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Picks up injury versus Norway
Mendy left the field with a physical issue during the 63rd minute of Monday's game against Norway.
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Impressive despite conceding three
Mendy had five saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to France.
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Expected to start in goal
Mendy has been named in Senegal's World Cup squad as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper under coach Pape Thiaw, arriving at the tournament after a solid season with Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
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Completes move to Saudi Arabia
Mendy has signed a contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Wednesday.
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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.
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Set for Saudi move?
Chelsea are looking to sell Mendy to the Saudi Pro League during the summer transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
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Chelsea have one of the biggest squads in the Premier League and are dealing with an excess of depth in most positions, so it makes sense for them to part ways with several players that are not expected to play significant roles moving forward. Mendy certainly fits that mold, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him move to the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks. He would end up as one of the best players in his position if he completed the move to Asia.
Chelsea have one of the biggest squads in the Premier League and are dealing with an excess of depth in most positions, so it makes sense for them to part ways with several players that are not expected to play significant roles moving forward. Mendy certainly fits that mold, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him move to the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks. He would end up as one of the best players in his position if he completed the move to Asia.