Mendy, who Cisse said had a steely resolve and was a certain starter for their second Group A game against Qatar on Friday, was arguably at fault for both goals in his side's opening 2-0 loss to the Netherlands.
It also continued a difficult spell for Mendy, who has found himself on the bench for periods at Chelsea this season, with Kepa Arrizabalaga preferred under new manager Graham Potter. The game against the Netherlands had appeared to be heading for a draw until the 84th minute when Frenkie de Jong's cross was curled invitingly into the box. Mendy came to collect but got nowhere near the ball as Cody Gakpo stole in to head home.
Senegal centre back Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also Mendy's team mate at Chelsea, said people were over-reacting about the keeper's form.
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