Senegal: Édouard Mendy receives treatment in Saudi Arabia

Édouard Mendy has temporarily left the national team camp. He is heading to Saudi Arabia to have his injury assessed by the medical staff of his club, Al-Ahli.

Edouard Mendy is undergoing treatment in Saudi Arabia. According to available information, the Lions’ goalkeeper decided to return to his club for further medical examinations and to allow for closer monitoring of his physical condition. A medical report will then be sent to the Senegalese Football Federation to guide the next steps in his recovery process.

Encouraging news for Senegal

The initial medical feedback is considered reassuring. The staff believes the situation is not alarming and that an appropriate treatment protocol can be quickly implemented, coordinated between the club and the national team.

As a result, Édouard Mendy is expected to rejoin the Senegal national football team ahead of the round of 16 clash against Belgium, represented by the Belgium national football team, scheduled for this Wednesday.

A closely managed but eagerly awaited return

A specific medical protocol will be put in place to ensure his safe return to competition and to prevent any recurrence. Despite this scare, optimism remains high in the Senegalese camp, where hopes are pinned on their first-choice goalkeeper for the knockout stage.

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