Benjamin Mendy - 2018/19 Performances

[1894southstander]

Thought he did ok. Looked a bit rusty but that's to be expected after a few games out. Short passing was a but problematic but I'm sure he'll progress well in that regard.

 

[ADegenerate]

Not buying any of that, cos we boss nearly every game we play in regardless of who plays. Mendy gave the ball away cheaply by playing it infield straight to Liverpool players several times yesterday, leading to potentially dangerous counterattacks, and he did the same thing against both Arsenal and Wolves, where Traore had him on toast. Yesterday was probably his most solid defensive display, but from an attacking standpoint give me Leroy any day of the week, and particularly when the opposition is sitting deep and the space to charge forward and whip crosses in is limited

We have a fundamental disagreement about what we expect from the player then.

We won a trophy and played three of the top 7 on the road already in 8 games and should have won them all without conceding a goal. That's remarkable. You can discredit allowing only 1 goal in during that time frame if you'd like (which was a diving handball) but for me it's enough to say yeah this mendy dude isn't as unreliable as everyone is making him out to be. Yes, he gave the ball away a few times and it was frustrating but also expected given his absence, opposition, and the atmosphere. It's clear that we've figured out how to stop the counterattacks anyway because ederson hasn't allowed a goal in the prem from a single player in attack this season! It's been all defenders.

Yeah, traore had him on toast. He's as fast as Sane and strong as hell!

I'm not sure of the passes you're referring to vs Arsenal but I do remember him getting both assists.

We all have different ways of assessing value and I think he's got the potential to be the best in the world. You can't force him out of the lineup just to appease a player that can only play one position. I'm sure they can play together just fine but they don't because that diminishes Mendy's strengths.

Sane's incredible by the way. I just strongly disagree that he MUST be playing.

 

[Rolee]

Mendy and Sane with Pep's help will find a way to play together, two fantastic players.

 

[City_Sean]

After a sluggish start I thought he was really good yesterday. Salah didn't want to go at him at all.

We desperately need him to stay fit now.

 

[lancs blue]

Mendy and Sane with Pep's help will find a way to play together, two fantastic players.

I hope so but I can see why Pep is reluctant to risk playing both against a team like Liverpool who pose a much bigger threat than most PL sides. The downside yesterday was playing Sterling on the left where he is far less effective and he's probably been our most influential attacker so far this season.

 

[teddykgb]

Sane is still very one footed. I’d love for us to try playing him on the right if Pep doesn’t want him and Mendy in same side

 

[dennishasdoneit]

Sane is still very one footed. I’d love for us to try playing him on the right if Pep doesn’t want him and Mendy in same side

Think he played on the right on his debut, as sub at old trafford and did ok,causing quite a few problems ..
He also switched to the right flank v liverpool in the 5-0 win last season,with devastating results,after being practically unplayable on the left earlier during that match.

 

[ADegenerate]

Just caught that podcast with @twosips and Sam Lee and they basically reiterated what I’ve been saying. He’s untouchable. His skill set is perfect for us and he offers everything.

 

[twosips]

Just caught that podcast with @twosips and Sam Lee and they basically reiterated what I’ve been saying. He’s untouchable. His skill set is perfect for us and he offers everything.

Well... not as much as you'd think. If he doesn't get his act together his future could genuinely be at risk. But in terms of ability...yeah. They seemingly love what his potential brings

 

[cookster]

Well... not as much as you'd think. If he doesn't get his act together his future could genuinely be at risk. But in terms of ability...yeah. They seemingly love what his potential brings

His delivery from wide is amazing but I've been surprised at his short passing ability, it's been poor. Granted it has only been over a small pool of games so hopefully it will improve as he plays more with the team.