The Spaniard has shown his prowess in penalty shoot-outs in 2021-22, playing a big part in Chelsea’s victory over Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup.
As Gameweek 8 of the Premier League 2021-22 comes to a close, we look at the major talking points from all the matches played this week.
Chilwell might have scored the only goal of the game against Brentford, but it was goalkeeper Mendy’s performance on Saturday that has been praised by many.
Chelsea beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday at Brentford Community stadium courtesy of Ben Chilwell’s first half strike and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy’s outstanding performance.
Kepa Arrizabalaga was impressive at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday when asked to step in for the injured Edouard Mendy.
Manchester City are up against Lionel Messi-powered Paris Saint-Germain in Group A, with Liverpool set to take on Atletico Madrid yet again.
Edouard Mendy enjoyed a memorable last season, helping Chelsea win the Champions League title, beating Manchester City in the final.
The substitution of Kepa for Mendy was surprising initially but turned out to be an absolute masterstroke from Tuchel.
Chelsea, also champions in 2012, have become the 13th team to win multiple European Cups.
A big fan of N'Golo Kante, Kusum Kaneriya is willing to join her grandson in watching Chelsea play even at 2 AM at night.