Popular Post Royston. 1,747 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September If he keeps this up, chelsea will be offering cash plus kante! 2 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 1,231 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September We obviously lose a lot of the defensive power of Ndidi but Mendy does offer great composure on the ball that adds a slightly different dimension. Delighted for him and delighted we gave him a new deal. Class today. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EverybodyDannsNow 331 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September There’s no doubt in my mind that a fully fit Ndidi walks straight into the team but Mendy certainly gives us something that Wilf doesn’t. Mendy has a better first touch and seems to use his low centre of gravity to hold the ball in tight situations. Losing Wilf for 3 months is a huge blow but perhaps not season defining as many thought, as long as Mendy keeps this up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsintskaro 373 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September He finally got confident and made that turn.he never did things like that before 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Finnegan 24,723 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September (edited) 1 hour ago, StriderHiryu said: Filthy! As much as this looks aesthetically classy, it's actually a lot more than just flash. Rodgers talked a lot about having to beat their press and this right here is exactly what that means. I wouldn't pick Mendy over a fit Ndidi any day of the week, doubt many would, but in fairness Wilf would have probably panicked and lost the ball there. That's a really good press from Man City, for all the world it looks like they're about to win the ball back and be in three or four on three. That touch and the presence of mind to recognise it and the speed of thought to pull it off is absolutely superb and probably both saves us conceding and creates the goal in one moment. Really top performance. Little, tiny moments like that in games are what makes top sides, it's the difference between being an average journeyman and a quality player. In fairness, it's easy to forget the guy played over a hundred games for a pretty tidy Nice team and was signed by us as reigning champions on some merit. He had a really tough time with injuries but he's shown a lot of quality so far this season, credit where it's due. I was underwhelmed when we extended his contract but he's been great value for it so far. Edited 27 September by Finnegan 22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wizerud 228 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September I always believed in him but it is nice to be reminded that he was signed as a direct replacement to Kante. Today his performance was in that category. N’Didi will come back in as soon as he is fit but it might not be Mendy he replaces if Papy can keep this up. Rodgers is getting the best out of him. Let’s keep expectations realistic though...he’s going to make mistakes here and there - it’s inherent for the position he plays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Shane 1,245 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September 21 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Foxxed 3,794 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September 1 minute ago, Shane said: Haha. Honestly Mendy has been anonymous for me. To see him smiling and thanking the fans is fantastic. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sol thewall Bamba 7,097 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September What a fvcking bloke. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinowe Soorie 547 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September His best game so far for us. Absolutely fantastic performance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post LCFCABC 115 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September (edited) Rodgers need to take some credit here for the way he's obviously worked with Mendy over the summer. Mendy looks fitter and looks to be understanding exactly what is being asked of him. Just need Rodgers to sort out Barnes's finishing and we'll be one hell of a side!!! Edited 27 September by LCFCABC 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manwell Pablo 5,291 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September You are quiet @deanolegend1989 Not bad for a league one player. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deanolegend1989 454 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September 1 minute ago, Manwell Pablo said: You are quiet @deanolegend1989 Not bad for a league one player. Haha. Good memory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Claw II 207 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September You can see why Choudrey is being kept out the team. Tielemans Mendy Praet and Barnes look really comfortable on the ball. Great to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brookfox 594 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September 1 hour ago, Shane said: Does anyone know the number of a good adoption solicitor. Asking for a friend 🤥 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
That_Dude 1,795 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September (edited) Just astonished by what he's showing for a player who was by all means deemed to be a surplus of requirement at the end of the last season. Really chuffed for him and long may it continue. Edited 27 September by That_Dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srex9 242 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September It's too easy to write players off these days. Normally only takes a game or two. This guy has been constantly injured but is now showing why we signed him in the first place. Fair play to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxymcoxy 280 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September Always knew he was good but didn't really expect him to get the chance to show it here. Love to see it, our midfield options are quite strong with all fit! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vardinio'sCat 1,615 Posted 27 September Report Share Posted 27 September He was on the fringes of the French squad when we signed him, and we should remember he played well under Puel, even if his partners didn't really complement him. He is a totally different type of CDM to Wilf, which I think has tended to blind us to his obvious qualities. You can tell that our players trust him with the ball 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post UpTheLeagueFox 7,651 Posted 27 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 27 September Feels like a new signing. (Which it kind of is.) 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Kop Corner 400 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 6 hours ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: Feels like a new signing. (Which it kind of is.) That's exactly what I was going to say - Looks a totally different player to me. More aggressive, more assertive and better passing range. Him and Youri dovetail beautifully Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fktf 461 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 1 hour ago, Crazy Kop Corner said: That's exactly what I was going to say - Looks a totally different player to me. More aggressive, more assertive and better passing range. Him and Youri dovetail beautifully Hopefully we remember this going forward. I think that worked yesterday far better than including wilf would have done. But then there's no way you don't have wilf in a 4141 setup. Options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 18,236 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September What a player he is turning in to in the Rodgers machine. I said signing him to a new deal could be the most important business we do in 2020 and you just hope he stays fit as he is integral. My MoTM with Tielemans yesterday, cannot separate them as they worked like mad men together. That perfect blend of remaining compact and then using their movement and footballing brain to play through Man City up to Vardy and Barnes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo 7,112 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September Sensational performance from him yesterday, really pleased Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Nacho 2,963 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September Mendy definitely offers something different to N’Didi. Not up in the faces of opponents as Wilf but much much cooler on the ball. Top player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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