He’s the missing piece! Peter Crouch reveals Chelsea have finally found key to win the Premier League title
Chelsea claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday night thanks to a scintillating performance from goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
The Blues goalkeeper made a number of incredible saves to help his side claim all three points.
However, former Liverpool and Tottenham striker Peter Crouch has heaped praise on Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after his stunning performance in the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday. Crouch has claimed Mendy is ‘the final missing piece’ in Chelsea’s squad that will help them win the Premier League.
Peter Crouch believes the signing of Edouard Mendy from Rennes for just €20 million was a masterstroke. He added that the goalkeeper could be the difference-maker for Chelsea in the title race this season.
Crouch told the Daily Mail: “Thomas Frank had it right after Chelsea somehow beat Brentford on Saturday night, when saying his team would have won that game nine times out of 10. The reason they didn’t? Edouard Mendy. Mendy underlines the importance of a goalkeeper to a title-winning side. He is the final, missing piece that could get them over the lines this season.”
Crouch added: “Chelsea were hanging on and it is one of those games they would have drawn or lost in previous years. That Mendy save from Christian Norgaard at the end was unbelievable and there were a few more. His touch is spot on when dealing with horrendous back passes, he comes and takes crosses with authority.”
A number of Chelsea players and fans, including German defender Antonio Rudiger, believe Edouard Mendy should have been included in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or.
The 29-year-old played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph last season and has put in a number of incredible performances during the initial stages of the 2021-22 campaign.