Chelsea goalkeeping coach Petr Cech lauds Edouard Mendy abilities saying the Senegalese shot stopper has all the required qualities for his post in modern football.
He arrived at London just in summer, but Edouard Mendy is snatching everyone’s plaudits and praises. The late to hail the former Rennes goalie is Blues legend Petr Cech who is his trainer.
Speaking to The Times, the 2012 UEFA champions league winner revealed what he told Lampard when they were seeking for a new goalkeeper as Kepa Arrizabalaga lost confidence.
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‘I was asked together with the goalkeeping department and the scouting department to prepare documents for the manager and give my advice on who would be my choice,’ Cech said.
‘Edouard was not the only one on the list, but we had him on top because of his qualities and the knowledge we had about him. The manager and the club decided to go with our advice, so that’s how he ended up here.
‘He has brought exactly what we wanted him to, which is his presence, his calmness and the way he does things on the pitch with precision and clear decision-making.”
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Cech insisted that Mendy’s height is a good asset for him as he is yet a positive person.
‘He’s a very positive person and he transmits that in the way he plays. ‘His main strength is aerial duels. He’s very strong in coming for crosses and has big presence in the box.
‘He’s tall, 6ft 5in, so he uses his frame for coming out and blocking shots. And his distribution is really good. Overall he’s a complete goalkeeper.’ he added.