The Senegal international leaked two goals against the Wolves as the Blues continued their poor defensive record in the English top flight
Edouard Mendy conceded two second-half goals as Chelsea played a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Premier League outing.
Still fresh from their 1-0 defeat to Everton last time out, the Blues welcomed the Wolves to Stamford Bridge seeking redemption. However, that was not the case as Tony Roberts’ men bounced back from a two-goal deficit to pick up a point in West London.
In the keenly-contested affair, Chelsea looked destined to win all three points thanks to Romelu Lukaku’s brace, but the visitors had other ideas as Francisco Trincao and Conor Coady beat Mendy to ensure that the game finished all square.
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That game was another miserable outing for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner who has now leaked eight goals in his last five league outings.
Also, 13 of the last 15 goals Chelsea have conceded in the Premier League have come in the second half and Mendy was the man in goal on those occasions.
The African was lured from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes in a £22m ($31m) deal as the six-time English top-flight kings sought to find greater stability between the sticks as costly errors had crept into Kepa Arrizabalaga’s game.
His inspiring performances propelled the Blues to win the Champions League, and the Fifa Club World Cup titles while the African goalie walked home with the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper for 2021 award ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manuel Neuer.
Notwithstanding, Mendy’s form looks to be heading for a decline. He boasts of just 13 clean sheets from 31 league appearances in the 2021-22 campaign.
While he was in action from start to finish against Wolves, Morocco international Hakim Ziyech was an unused substitute alongside former England youth international of Sierra Leonean background Trevoh Chalobah.
Elsewhere, Senegal prospect Malang Sarr was introduced for Cesar Azpilicueta with three minutes left on the clock.
Mendy would be hoping to return to his best when the reigning Champions League winners travel to Leeds United on May 11 at Elland Road.
For Wolves, they stay eighth and are only two points off West Ham United in seventh now and a Europa Conference League place. They host Manchester City in their next outing.
sipakpruy
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people saying don't blame Mendy let me tell you Mendy has saved Chelsea through good performance like vs Brentford (1st fixture) he hasn't been able to do that Go and check trinicao goal he should have saved it and we would have won 2-0
Butblmnos
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the game was killed by ou coach how can u withdraw Alonso and and put Saul in at Alonso place while you have Kenety? that's the thing destroy ou midfielder in last min because they were alot
Andy_Mac
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I don't blame goalkeeper Mendy for the goals. It got to some point the midfield became porous as Ruben was tired and couldn't hold on to the ball and pass. He should have been substituted
Spot on comment
Andy_Mac
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All the fault was the Chelsea defense Poor very poor
You seem to know football better than most of our blind fans. You are completely correct. Our defence is the issue
Andy_Mac
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mendy should have been rested since brentford thrashing. we could have secured 3rd spot in the epl, reach ucl finals. very sure
Kepa wouldn't have done any better but our fans like to dream too much. They don't want to admit that Marina Granovskaia made a huge blunder by spending 72 million on that overrated Kepa
Andy_Mac
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You are not blaming people like Kovacic who made those mistakes now you are attacking Mendy Lukaku was always free but this idiotic Germany player called Werner was doing what he wants selfish like our Coach choosing Saul over Kennedy think before you make noise
We shouldn't blame Kovačić because losing the ball in those situations can happen to any player. Having said that, our fans are hypocrites for blaming Kanté for the same errors while not uttering a word against Kovačić. For me, the issue isn't those two players. The issue is with the backline. They do not recover well in those situations and fail to keep their shape defensively
Andy_Mac
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Mendy out!!! I never supported this overrated goalkeeper from day one. Lucky juju man but no brain!!!!
It's because you have an agenda against African players
zemcelotyz
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That Mandy is just overrated for nothing
talk about your de gea who conceded 4 goals and no champions league for you next season
marcuskay07
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Mendy out!!! I never supported this overrated goalkeeper from day one. Lucky juju man but no brain!!!!
You don't know football, fucking racist
zemcelotyz
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why are you blaming mendy, our midfield yesterday was not good
zemcelotyz
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I said this from the beginning play Kepa with the defence Mendy has. That's the only way we can compare them. If they score Mendy, you blame the defence but if it's Kepa you blame the goalkeeper.
why are you blaming mendy, our midfield yesterday was not good,it wasn't helping the defence
cipbnpstz
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we need new guys in diddle of the park and new defense ,get rid of Hudson odoi and play to lukaku's strength
you are right man
raddnoyz
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Mendy out!!! I never supported this overrated goalkeeper from day one. Lucky juju man but no brain!!!!
Fummrsuy
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I said this from the beginning play Kepa with the defence Mendy has. That's the only way we can compare them. If they score Mendy, you blame the defence but if it's Kepa you blame the goalkeeper.
Ninbcemty
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the reasons why we always drop points is our midfield anytime we played Kante and joghino on bench we won't win and if we played with loftus cheek in center six we won't win our problem is in midfield
puhabcilo
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Those were good goals that can beat any goalkeeper cos of poor defense. Mendy is not the fault
27etoto
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You are not blaming people like Kovacic who made those mistakes now you are attacking Mendy Lukaku was always free but this idiotic Germany player called Werner was doing what he wants selfish like our Coach choosing Saul over Kennedy think before you make noise
Klose2002
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I won't blame Mendy but the blame should go to the coach for making substitution blunder once again, why go for defensive game when we can keep attacking ,what did Hakeem ziyek do wrong ? why didn't ziyeck start instead of azpiliqueta ? combination of ziyek and Reece has been wonderful a d that wold have given us enough firing power but the coach chose to be stupid again again, we have a lot to tidy up and this game showed how important mason is to ds Chelsea squad.i pray we qualify for cl
I agree with you
febdeimpuz
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we need new guys in diddle of the park and new defense ,get rid of Hudson odoi and play to lukaku's strength
febdeimpuz
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I won't blame Mendy but the blame should go to the coach for making substitution blunder once again, why go for defensive game when we can keep attacking ,what did Hakeem ziyek do wrong ? why didn't ziyeck start instead of azpiliqueta ? combination of ziyek and Reece has been wonderful a d that wold have given us enough firing power but the coach chose to be stupid again again, we have a lot to tidy up and this game showed how important mason is to ds Chelsea squad.i pray we qualify for cl
kokonwadeQualify
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My friend stop what you are saying how do u watch your matches Mendy is just not on form so he must be dropped and Kepa must be played
oga u too stop the 2 goals how is it Mendy fault
Tiyciklnrt
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just imagine, they are now putting it on Mendy, you people just hate to see a black man thrive don't you...? 🤔🤔
My friend stop what you are saying how do u watch your matches Mendy is just not on form so he must be dropped and Kepa must be played
ngsjncfkl
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good
cesacoprz
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If he doesn't qualify Chelsea for UCL and lose FA cup, what else is he doing there? He should change his tactics and learn how to defend game we are meant to win! He kept Zyech at bench? Where's Choaloba? See the rubbish Sarr he brought in that caused use the 3 points? He keeps staring selfish Werner that can't raise a cross in place of Zyech, see the chances the guy is losing!
He’s been off recently. But not to be sacked yet. No manager can replace him right now
retbcimsz
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play Kepa
play him in Madrid and been courtios[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and how was those goals his fault[Crylaugh]
retbcimsz
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Mandy shud be rested...try second choice goalkeeper
Aleast watch the game first before u criticize him[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and how was those goals his fault? Can't u see all football just hate Mendy and they are just trying to blame him even against Everton that was clearly Aspilicueta fault[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
retbcimsz
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Drop Mendy and play Jepa
Aleast watch the game first before u criticize him[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and how was those goals his fault? Can't u see all football just hate Mendy and they are just trying to blame him even against Everton that was clearly Aspilicueta fault[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Veyalmny
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play Kepa
Veyalmny
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That Mandy is just overrated for nothing
f nothing you know about football
retbcimsz
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That Mandy is just overrated for nothing
Still better the Ur de gea that concede 4 goals like drinking water
boeceprsyz
1
That Mandy is just overrated for nothing
Weyre solve your team problem first
Niabdempt
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Tuchel should be sacked? You’re a joke 💯
If he doesn't qualify Chelsea for UCL and lose FA cup, what else is he doing there? He should change his tactics and learn how to defend game we are meant to win! He kept Zyech at bench? Where's Choaloba? See the rubbish Sarr he brought in that caused use the 3 points? He keeps staring selfish Werner that can't raise a cross in place of Zyech, see the chances the guy is losing!
JanmatTamrakar
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all goal attacks are from the left flank,, lets wait till chillwell is ready
retbcimsz
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Where is Kepa? I don't trust Mendy again, it's predictable he's going to concede in every match henceforth! Tuchel should use Kepa and change his tactics or get sacked. Both Tuchel and Mendy have lost their winning abilities!
useless comment and go and start Kepa[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and u didn't even watch the game but u are trying to blame Mendy that was excellent in the game
retbcimsz
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Gonna be a backup keeper next season. Kepa leaves asap
He will still be our number 1 and he is still the best goalkeeper in the world and how was those goals his fault?
Stephenjr
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just imagine, they are now putting it on Mendy, you people just hate to see a black man thrive don't you...? 🤔🤔
retbcimsz
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Oh my God. what does he have to do with Mendy? what about the saves he has made? useless App
Useless app indeed
victoremy
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Drop Mendy and play Jepa
retbcimsz
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It is time to replace him
go and be our next goalkeeper[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] ,how is those goals his fault?
Levykafue
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Mandy shud be rested...try second choice goalkeeper
retbcimsz
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most overhyped and overrated keeper
He is still better than ur overrated Ter stegen that concede 8
Charliechaplain
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overrated keeper jus one good season n they're hyping him lmfao 😹😹😂😂
retbcimsz
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one season wonder
Aleast he won champions league what u guys have been spending billions for[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and he is still better than ur overrated Ederson
Elite22
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That Mandy is just overrated for nothing
retbcimsz
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mendy should have been rested since brentford thrashing. we could have secured 3rd spot in the epl, reach ucl finals. very sure
With what keeper[Crylaugh],Kepa would have even concede more with our current bad defending from our defenders
cesacoprz
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Where is Kepa? I don't trust Mendy again, it's predictable he's going to concede in every match henceforth! Tuchel should use Kepa and change his tactics or get sacked. Both Tuchel and Mendy have lost their winning abilities!
Tuchel should be sacked? You’re a joke 💯
GodfreyMutei
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mendy should have been rested since brentford thrashing. we could have secured 3rd spot in the epl, reach ucl finals. very sure
fibademtu
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I don't blame goalkeeper Mendy for the goals. It got to some point the midfield became porous as Ruben was tired and couldn't hold on to the ball and pass. He should have been substituted
tuchel really in loves ruben styles individual
Duonoprst
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stop lying....mendy is fine
Somak7
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since the game in Madrid where benzema made a joke of him mendy went from prime castillas to One year back kepa