Two days before the match between Lorient and Monaco, Benjamin Mendy and Wissam Ben Yedder were targeted by signs.
The arrival of Benjamin Mendy At FC Lorient during the summer transfer window is far from being unanimous among supporters of the Breton club and even in France. Away from Manchester City since the multiple accusations of rape and attempted rape to which he was subjected between 2021 and 2022. Finally acquitted in July 2023, the former French international chose to make his return to France by joining the Hake.
Signs against Mendy
The “Collectif2Lorient” carried out a new poster campaign against Benjamin Mendy and Wissam Ben Yedder last night, two days before the Lorient-Monaco match.
“Mendy in bars, discomfort in Lorient”
“Red card for Ben Yedder”
“Supporters for Justice”
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But without much surprise, his reception was not very warm from the FCL supporters, who had displayed banners to express their discontent. A trend which continues while the former Marseillais and Monegasque could play his first match in his new colors this weekend, against Monaco precisely. As revealed RMC Sport this Friday, new signs were posted in the city of Lorient. “Victims, we believe you“ , “Red card for Ben Yedder” (also targeted by accusations of sexual assault), “Mendy in bars, discomfort in Lorient”can we read in particular on these signs.
