A KNEE injury sustained during Monday’s 3-2 defeat to Norway has ruled Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy out from Friday’s World Cup match against Iraq, his national team said on Wednesday.
Mendy suffered the injury while trying to make a save, and he left the field in the 63rd minute with Norway leading 3-1.
Norway won 3-2 after Ismaila Sarr scored his second goal in added time.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy, 34, reportedly suffered a ligament issue.
“Further medical examinations are underway to precisely assess the nature of his injury and determine the course of his participation in the competition,” the Senegal team posted on X.
Senegal and Iraq are both coming off two losses going into their final Group I fixture in Toronto, Canada.
Victory for either side could still see them through to the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
