Crystal Palace: Pardew happy with Mandanda

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By: Manu Tournoux

Crystal Palace: Pardew happy with Mandanda

Not used during the first two days of the Premier League, Steve Mandanda made his debut with Crystal Palace, just like his new teammate Christian Benteke, Tuesday evening during the second round of the League Cup against a fourth division team, Blackpool (2-0).

“Benteke showed why we paid record compensation for him (more than 31 million euros,
editor’s note), and Mandanda showed why he was captain of Marseille”commented Alan Pardew on the London club’s website.

However, the Eagles coach should once again trust Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey on Saturday against Bournemouth.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.