Benjamin Mendy, the French full-back for Olympique de Marseille, has faced inconsistent performances since joining the club. The player, of Senegalese origin and considered an international hopeful, has shown promise with his left foot but has also had subpar performances.
In the recent victory against Toulouse in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16 (2-1), Mendy displayed a notable improvement compared to his performance against Lyon (2-2) in Ligue 1 the previous Sunday. The young Marseille defender not only scored but was also very active during the match against Toulouse, contributing to the team’s success.
Scoring with a powerful strike in the 13th minute, Mendy’s goal boosted his confidence for the rest of the match. Reflecting on the game, Mendy mentioned his focus on tactical work during the training week to address the issues from the Lyon match.
“It’s clear, it reenergizes me. For me, the main thing for this match was to work well tactically. Because the Lyon match wasn’t that, especially the first half. That’s what I did during the training week, I worked on the video and on the field, I put it into practice, it paid off.”
Despite facing criticism after his challenging first half against Olympique Lyonnais, Mendy maintained mental resilience, expressing confidence in himself and receiving support from the coaching staff and teammates. Recognizing football’s nature of ups and downs, Mendy acknowledged that he is still young and in a learning phase, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement.
