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Daily Mirror
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David McDonnell

Senegal stars accept Edouard Mendy's "difficult phase" ahead of England World Cup clash

Edouard Mendy will use Sunday's World Cup 2022 clash with England to prove he remains a top goalkeeper.

Senegal keeper Mendy has lost his status as Chelsea ’s No.1, after struggling with injury, poor form and a lack of faith from new boss Graham Potter. Since Potter took over at Chelsea in September, Mendy has started just two Premier League games - and only because Kepa Arrizabalaga was out injured.

Mendy was at fault for both goals in Senegal’s 2-0 World Cup opener defeat to Holland, coming for a cross he failed to make and then spilling a routine shot.

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