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World Cup 2026: Mendy makes 30-hour round trip to Saudi Arabia for knee assessment
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World Cup 2026: Mendy makes 30-hour round trip to Saudi Arabia for knee assessment

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy traveled to Saudi Arabia for knee injury assessments and returned within 30 hours.
  • The Al-Ahli club wanted to evaluate his injury, and Mendy agreed to the trip to be back before Senegal's Round of 32 match.
  • Mendy hopes to continue playing in the tournament if Senegal advances, with final decisions pending further medical evaluations.

Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy undertook a rapid 30-hour round trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to undergo assessments for a knee injury. The Al-Ahli club requested the evaluation, and Mendy promptly traveled to meet their wishes, ensuring his swift return to the national team squad.

Mendy's quick journey was timed to allow him to rejoin his teammates before Senegal's Round of 32 match in the World Cup. The football federation of Senegal will re-evaluate his condition upon his return. Despite the injury, the experienced goalkeeper remains hopeful of playing further in the tournament should Senegal progress.

Final decisions regarding Mendy's participation will be made after the national team's medical staff conduct new examinations. The situation remains fluid as the team prepares for its upcoming knockout stage fixture.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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