“Mendy why na”- Nigerian fans blame Chelsea star for Teranga Lions’ loss

The Teranga Lions appeared like they have been on track to getting their first factors of the competitors, however they capitulated within the closing embers

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was the villain of the night time, as his clangers ensured that  Senegal suffered a 2-0 loss to Netherlands of their opening sport of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Teranga Lions locked horns with Netherlands of their first fixture of the World Cup in Qatar, and it was all the time going to be a troublesome activity contemplating the standard inherent within the Dutch workforce.

Senegal appeared superb, and had a sturdy backline. They matched every little thing Netherlands threw their means and even had probabilities to attain they have been nevertheless profligate.

After holding on for 82 minutes, Senegal succumbed to their European opponents, and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was complicit.

The Chelsea man misjudged Frenkie De Jong’s deep cross, and he was crushed to the ball by Gakpo, who headed the ball into an empty web.

Senegal went in quest of an equaliser within the closing embers of the sport, leaving their backline uncovered, and so they paid for it.

Netherlands went on a fast counter after the Teranga Lions misplaced the ball in midfield. Memphis Depay struck a shot in the direction of Mendy, however the Senegalese shotstopper solely parried the ball to his close to aspect, and Klaasen took benefit of the chance to poke in Netherlands’ second and seal a 2-0 win.

Nigerian followers have taken to social media to berate Senegal for his or her loss. Nonetheless, others imagine that the Teranga Lions nonetheless have so much to supply.

@AbimbolaLameed Oga crystal come and carry your brother Mendy abi na kepa Senegal put for put up

— Tijani Ibrahim temitope (@temitope_noni) November 21, 2022

The place Senegal see that Sabaly man? Assault na zero

— ‘BIODUN (@Elpee71) November 21, 2022

Netherlands don give Senegal belle, twins for that matter! ?

Senegal might want to Mendy condom in subsequent matches…

??‍♂️ ??‍♂️

— Hector Joe (@iamhectorjoe) November 21, 2022

Senegal shedding this sport after holding on for therefore lengthy is definitely a tragic abstract of Africa soccer, we’ve got a lot vitality and talent however that little further focus at essential moments that separates Champions from also-rans is what we lack

— Beebayuu #HOIC (@beebayuu) November 21, 2022

Blame Mendy much less however fairly Senegal as complete workforce who will not be scientific sufficient on the entrance. Dutch two o goal was transformed whereas Senegal had greater than 4 on course and couldn’t convert any.

— adebayor (@boyounstopable) November 21, 2022

Senegal can nonetheless Qualify Sha

They only must beat Qatar like 5/6
Pray Netherlands beat Ecuador & then draw Ecuador & they’re by way of

— Your Neighbor (@Fiks_daniell) November 21, 2022

This Mendy is simply ineffective abeg ??‍♂️
Value Senegal the three factors right now#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/roLThiLaG0

— ENIYANSORO✂️ (@iam_tallblaqboi) November 21, 2022

Na so Senegal make me waste my final 1k on gas plus Madam Don dey vex for me sey I no name. I don lose for 2 ends now ? God ooo

— Oluwatobi Ayinde (@Theayindetobi) November 21, 2022

This video games ends 0-0 with out Mendy. He’s a web detrimental for this Senegal workforce. Horrible goalkeeping.

— ‘Dayo (@_Paash_) November 21, 2022

Senegal tried sha??

— Kodeman? (@Kodeman_) November 21, 2022

Senegal may be pleased with that efficiency.

— Deji (@xDeji) November 21, 2022

Senegal gamers been attempting and doing their bits all sport considering they’ve a semi-competent purpose keeper that may do his personal, however they thought flawed.

— ‘Dayo (@_Paash_) November 21, 2022

Mendy nonetheless carry him nonsense from Chelsea come World Cup ??‍♂️

Senegal deserve one thing from this match ??#FIFAWorldCup

— ENIYANSORO✂️ (@iam_tallblaqboi) November 21, 2022