An explanation for the absence of shot-stopper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea’s squad to face Tottenham Hotspur this evening has been forthcoming online.
Pensioners eyeing 3 points
Thomas Tuchel’s men are of course set to return to action shortly.
After keeping alive a fine start to the campaign courtesy of a 1-0 downing of Zenit St. Petersburg during the week, the Blues have made the trip across London, for a derby showdown with Tottenham.
Chelsea will no doubt enter proceedings desperate for all three points, in a bid to keep pace with both Liverpool and Manchester United at the Premier League’s summit.
This comes with the former having made short work of Crystal Palace on Saturday, before United had a last-gasp David de Gea penalty stop to thank for a hard-fought three points at West Ham this afternoon:
‘A huge hit’
In turn, Thomas Tuchel was no doubt keen to have as many of his key performers fit and available for selection on Sunday,
Upon the Blues’ starting line-up being announced ahead of kick-off in North London, though, it quickly became clear that one crucial member of the club’s first-choice XI would be playing no part.
The player in question? Edouard Mendy:
The subject of Mendy’s absence was therefore inevitably put to Tuchel during his pre-match media duties a short time ago.
And the Chelsea boss went on to confirm that his no.1 between the posts was on the receiving end of a ‘huge hit’ versus Zenit in midweek, ruling him out of proceedings against Spurs: