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| Victor Mendy, un Lion ou une Panthère dans la Teranga
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Metz striker, converted midfielder, had his begin with Senegal at the friendly match played against Iran in Tehran this week (1-1). The first times are not forgotten. This is what must be said Victor Mendy. He was born in Dakar and has nevertheless spent most of his life in the Paris region, has rediscovered her roots through the Senegalese national team. "It's been nineteen years since I have been back to Senegal, he explains, and I took a real pleasure to train with my countrymen and find myself immersed in the atmosphere of my country." Invited to honor the shield of "Lions", Victor Mendy ignores the distance between the Lorraine Iran, instead of a friendly visit.
So he left Metz, together with other international Papiss Cisse and Cheikh Gueye, a drive which would lead them to Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport. Branch Doha, Qatar and Iran, where his new partners were already grouped.
He enjoys his happiness. "It's a great pride to feel recognized by his people. In Senegal, following particular players from European clubs. So when one of them is called in selection, it means there is much talk of him in the country. " |
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| Then for his debut, in addition, the owner, of course, he has put much pressure on his shoulders. But framed by the ancients, "who have found the words to put in trust, the tension gave way to the immense pride that a player can feel when the national anthems.
In a right midfield role which so successful in garnets, the beginning of the game is "timid" In Metz, we play with a single point, which allows me to rush into the space. With the Lions, the pattern is different. There are two strikers. I must be more careful in my placement and cover the side when ascending. I had to adapt. ". | |
Throughout the game, the Garnet will run amok in the same way as his teammates. "I just let go in early game, even if I was a little too timid on certain actions. I wanted to pass my debut so I made sure not to rip me, which meant necessarily to restrain myself a little in the attacks.
"In total, Victor Mendy will play eighty minutes. And so loved the experience that he will "do everything to return. I will continue to work hard with FC Metz. I have at heart to show all my qualities to the Senegalese. "He wants to know a qualifier for the World Cup in Dakar. What makes it even closer to its origins. |
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