Benjamin Mendy - 2018/19 Performances

[CityInWashingtonState]

At fault for the goal Newcastle scored but yes many are being too critical of Mendy.

I thought he was ok against Soton. Maybe a few errors but also had some great moments.

Even though many want Delph, I think Mendy will definitely start the derby and hopefully like vs Liverpool he’ll play well again.

>> Even though many want Delph, I think Mendy will definitely start the derby and hopefully like vs Liverpool he’ll play well again.
Mendy is a huge defensive liability - unable to read positions, incapable of consistently stopping crosses, frequently giving the ball away either due to careless passes or because an opponent takes it from him, often beaten on the dribble by opposing players of average skill. This probably isn't going to change (by much) in the future.

ManU are a wreck - so even if Mendy starts - we may not be punished. But in close games where the opposition is intelligent enough to spot our weaknesses and exploit them - God help us if Mendy starts at fullback.

Mendy is world class going forward though - his crosses lead to numerous goals - hence his amazing assist totals. Pep is a genius - so maybe he'll find a way to leverage Mendy's abilities without exposing us to his obvious defensive shortfalls.

 

[Easy]

>> Even though many want Delph, I think Mendy will definitely start the derby and hopefully like vs Liverpool he’ll play well again.
Mendy is a huge defensive liability - unable to read positions, incapable of consistently stopping crosses, frequently giving the ball away either due to careless passes or because an opponent takes it from him, often beaten on the dribble by opposing players of average skill. This probably isn't going to change (by much) in the future.

ManU are a wreck - so even if Mendy starts - we may not be punished. But in close games where the opposition is intelligent enough to spot our weaknesses and exploit them - God help us if Mendy starts at fullback.

Mendy is world class going forward though - his crosses lead to numerous goals - hence his amazing assist totals. Pep is a genius - so maybe he'll find a way to leverage Mendy's abilities without exposing us to his obvious defensive shortfalls.

He was great against Liverpool who’s front 3 is always preferred to ours by most pundits. Did you see the match?

Too early too judge. You think the club spent a record fee on a fullback that can’t defend?? They’ve obviously watched him a lot and decided he’s very strong on both sides of the field.

Mendy knows he's not playing well which tells you he knows he can do much better. He will improve. The question is how much?

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

He was great against Liverpool who’s front 3 is always preferred to ours by most pundits. Did you see the match?

Too early too judge. You think the club spent a record fee on a fullback that can’t defend?? They’ve obviously watched him a lot and decided he’s very strong on both sides of the field.

Mendy knows he's not playing well which tells you he knows he can do much better. He will improve. The question is how much?

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

Mendy currently is a huge defensive liability; I honestly doubt that this is going to change by much.

 

[ken tali]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

Mendy currently is a huge defensive liability; I honestly doubt that this is going to change by much.

You might be right ,i remember Mangalas first game agaisnt Chelsea and i was in real awe how he literally demolished Hazard ,but we all know, how bad he is now.

 

[grim up north]

Really enjoyed Mendy’s Performance against the Saints sublime to the ridiculous, some gorgeous passing and crossing, some ridiculous passing and dithering all adds to the entertainment

 

[mccity]

Liability is a very strong word by the way.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Liability is a very strong word by the way.

Yet quintessentially expresses my opinion of Mendy on defense.

 

[Len Rum]

Really enjoyed Mendy’s Performance against the Saints sublime to the ridiculous, some gorgeous passing and crossing, some ridiculous passing and dithering all adds to the entertainment

That's ok when you're winning by a big margin, 'ridiculous passing and dithering' not so cool when it's a tight game against quality opposition.
But then I suppose you're on the wind up.
N'est ce pas?

 

[mccity]

Yet exactly expresses my opinion of Mendy on defense.

Well then if you're correct then I hope our manager figures this out so we can finally keep the goals conceded down.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Well then if you're correct then I hope our manager figures this out so we can finally keep the goals conceded down.

I am correct. And I do indeed hope that our manager - the most brilliant tactician/strategist in the game - finds a way to play Mendy to full advantage - exploiting his world class offensive skills, without unnecessarily exposing us to his obvious defensive incompetence.