TRENDING: Mendy shares thoughts on Mane's tackle on Ceaser Azpilicueta

In a recent media statement, Chelsea shot-stopper Edouard Mendy shared his thoughts about Mane's tackle on club teammate Ceaser Azpilicueta.

According to Mendy, the Liverpool winger should have been shown a straight red for pulling up such a tricky move.

Details of Mane's incident

Just few seconds into Chelsea's game against Liverpool on Sunday, Sadio Mane and Ceaser went for a contest of the ball on air.

However, on reaching the heights, Mane laid an Elbow to the heads of Ceaser Azpilicueta. An action that many in the Chelsea camp did not find funny.

Further reservations

The failure of the referee to sent Mane packing eventually came back to hunt Chelsea. The Senegalese was once again on point as he netted for the Liverpool side few minutes after the incident.

The actions of Mane were not entirely overlooked by the referee on the night. As Mane was shown a yellow card. Nonetheless, many belief stricter measures could have been imposed.

One of many who hold the opinion is Chelsea's shot stopper Edouard Mendy. According to Mendy, fellow country man Sadio Mane rightly deserved to be shown a red card.

Overview

The statements of Mendy did not mean any hard feelings whatsoever for Sadio Mane.

As few hours later, the pair were seen in a private jet preparing to take off for their first AFCON encounter in 2022