Nampalys Mendy, good news and bad news for Lens

2023-10-06 15:56:47

RC Lens was able to quickly bounce back following the casting error Stijn Spierings who was loaned to Toulouse Football Club until the end of the season. Indeed, the Lens staff led by Franck Haise, who quickly understood that the Dutch midfielder would not do the job, secured the services of Nampalys Mendy.

A wise choice, since the 31-year-old Senegalese midfielder quickly found his feet. Of course he still lacks rhythm, but the ex-Leicester player is gaining momentum as the weeks go by. Because let’s not forget, he has not done any summer preparation, and has only had 3 matches in his legs since last May.
Still, it was enough to convince Aliou Cissé. Indeed, Nampalys Mendy was called up by the Senegal coach for the international friendly match once morest Cameroon scheduled for October 16, 2023 in Lens. Good news for Mendy, and not very annoying for RC Lens, since the meeting will be played in the den of the Sang et Or.

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A summons which therefore suggests that Nampalys Mendy is clearly part of Aliou Cissé’s plans for the African Cup of Nations which will take place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11, 2024. And for once, it is bad news for Franck Haise who will have to cope without his midfielder for several weeks. Nampalys Mendy might indeed miss up to 5 matches. This news is all the worse since Salis Abdul Samed should also be selected, with Ghana, for CAN 2024.

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