World Cup: Chelsea star blamed for Senegal’s defeat to Netherlands

Former Rangers and Scotland star, Ally McCoist has blamed Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy for Senegal’s defeat to the Netherlands in their World Cup opening match on Monday.

Mendy conceded two late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen, which was all the Netherlands needed.

The Blues goalie was at fault for the two goals. A highlight showed the moment Mendy rushed out to punch away Frenkie de Jong’s crossed ball, only for Gakpo to beat him to it with a header to give the Netherlands the first goal.

Mendy also parried gently away Memphis Depay’s tame shot, allowing Klaassen to power home on the rebound.

McCoist told ITV: “I was not too happy with the first and I am not too happy with the second.

“He just palms into an area where he should be pushing it wider. Depay comes in, oh dear me, the goalkeeper is really poor, it is a comfortable one for him.

“Does he see it late? It is not even going in. Just a follow-up from Klaassen for the goal.”