#22 | Benjamin Mendy - 2020/21 Performances

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Yellow coupled with wolves pushing Traore up in the second half meant it was going to be very difficult for him. I don’t think he got enough support at times either, Sterling went off the boil with his covering in the second half.
 
meltonblue said:
Yellow coupled with wolves pushing Traore up in the second half meant it was going to be very difficult for him. I don’t think he got enough support at times either, Sterling went off the boil with his covering in the second half.
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That is the problem for our left-back, whoever plays there, they’ll get minimal help from Sterling so it’s essential they’re comfortable when faced with a one-on-one situation, neither Mendy or Zinchenko are (neither was Angelino).
 
He won it back high up a few times and played some clever passes so I don't think he had a terrible game, positioning mostly alright too. But still seems laboured when running, getting beaten by Traore fair enough but the other Wolves player (Neto?) took the long way around and left him behind easily. Most players would be affected by two years out with bad injuries, athleticism was one of Mendy's biggest strengths and pace is so important for a full back.
 
A bit like Zinchenko in the sense that I really don't think he offers enough going forwards to offset how much they both struggle defensively. Fullback is all about pace since genuine wingers became the norm so if you haven't got pace, you're always going to be fighting an uphill battle. His injuries have taken a yard away from him that he couldn't afford to lose. Leave him one on one with a winger and you are in big trouble
 
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