Benjamin Mendy, the winning comeback!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Benjamin Mendy, the winning comeback!

Two years after his last match with Manchester City, Benjamin Mendy made his debut with FC Lorient, Sunday against AS Monaco, and he even scored the equalizing goal at the very end of the match (2-2) .

An ovation for Benjamin Mendy. Two months after the end of his trial and his surprise signing at FC Lorient, the left back made his big debut with the Merlus, being launched in the 71st minute of the match against AS Monaco, to the applause of the Morbihan public . The French international 2018 world champion had not played since August 15, 2021, before being imprisoned due to rape accusations.

Mendy, rather physically sharp, participated in his team’s offensives from the left flank, also taking charge of some set pieces. Better still, the former Monegasque scored the equalizing goal in the last action of Régis Le Bris’ team. Isaak Touré put a long ball from Mendy towards Romain Faivre, who saved his team a point (97th). Next match for the FCL: a derby against Nantes, next Saturday at La Beaujoire.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.