After a period away from the pitch following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and a subsequent operation on his right ankle in February, Ryan Mendes made a comeback on Saturday in the friendly match between Lille and Troyes, which Lille won 1-0.
The Cape Verdean striker expressed his joy at returning to competition, stating, “Obviously, it feels good to play again after long months of waiting. The main thing for me was that it went well, that I had good feelings. This was the case.” He acknowledged that he is not yet at 100% and still lacks rhythm, but he is confident that it will improve with training and a sequence of matches. Mendes also expressed gratitude to the supporters, saying, “I missed hearing the supporters chanting my name. I would therefore like to thank them for this attention. I sincerely hope that we will experience great things this season.”
Additionally, it was mentioned that Mendes extended his contract at LOSC (Lille) until 2017, indicating his commitment to the club.
