Senegalese FF announce injury for Chelsea keeper Mendy

Football
9 Oct 2020 • 10:24 AM MYT
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Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is returning from international duty with Senegal carrying an injury.

The 28-year-old has been training with the national team after being called up for a friendly against Morroco on Friday.

He has, however, been forced to return to Stamford Bridge after suffering a thigh injury.

The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed the news via an official statement on their website.

It said: "The Senegalese Football Federation announces the goalkeeper of the National Selection Edouard Mendy sustained an injury to the right thigh that occurred during the training session on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 and has undergone a medical examination at the hospital in Rabat.

"Edouard Mendy has also left the group this afternoon to return to his Club (Chelsea) where he will undergo further examinations.

"The Senegalese Football Federation wishes him a speedy recovery.

"He will be replaced by the young goalkeeper of the U20 national team, Boubacar Fall, who was regrouping in Toubab Dialao and who moved to Rabat in the early evening."