FRENCH TEAM: STEVE MANDANDA, “FRUSTRATING TO BE NO. 2”
Steve Mandanda, the goalkeeper of Olympique de Marseille, expressed his frustrations regarding his status in the national team during an appearance on the Téléfoot show on TF1.
Mandanda, who currently serves as the second-choice goalkeeper behind Hugo Lloris, admitted feeling frustrated by his role, stating, “It’s frustrating to be No. 2, not to participate directly in the match.” He reflected on his previous tenure as the primary goalkeeper for the French national team between 2008 and 2009, emphasizing his disappointment at losing that position due to poor performances. Mandanda acknowledged that his relegation to the backup role was a consequence of his own shortcomings, describing it as a significant regret.
The Marseille goalkeeper’s remarks came amidst a period of recovery from a shoulder injury sustained during Marseille’s victory against Ajaccio in Ligue 1. Despite his frustrations, Mandanda has accumulated 16 caps with the France national team.
Tags: Ajaccio, France, Ligue 1, Marseille, Steve Mandanda, Téléfoot, TF1
