“Disappointed” by Mendy, Manchester City investigates after its controversial New Year’s Eve

Pep Guardiola really didn’t need this controversy with Benjamin Mendy before the shock this Sunday between Manchester City and Chelsea (5.30 p.m. on RMC Sport 1). The management of the Citizens reacted in the morning following the revelations of the press about the New Year’s dinner organized by the French left side.

“The club is aware of a protocol violation related to the Covid-19 on New Year’s Eve, the English club said in a press release. [Le club est au courant] the involvement of Benjamin Mendy and the media reports on this subject. “

City “disappointed to learn of this transgression”

Accused by the tabloid The Sun for having hired a chef to prepare the New Year’s Eve meal, Benjamin Mendy would have invited several people from outside his family bubble for the evening. If the 26-year-old French defender is exposed to possible sanctions from his club after an internal investigation, Manchester City has taken his apologies into account.

“Although it is understood that the elements of this incident were misinterpreted in the articles and that the player has publicly apologized for his error, the document relayed by The Guardian added, the club is disappointed to learn this transgression and will conduct an internal investigation. “

The Sky Blues have also criticized the handling of this affair by the British press. According to the testimony of a resident living nearby, fireworks were fired from the garden of the world champion and the party would have lasted until the early hours of the morning.

Mendy is “sorry”

When speaking on the subject via a spokesperson, Benjamin mendy delivered his version of the facts, contradicting the one published in the media.

“Benjamin and his partner allowed a chef and two friends of his partner to go to their property for a dinner on New Year’s Eve,” said the intermediary quoted by the Daily Mail. Benjamin acknowledges that this is a violation of Covid-19 protocols and he is sorry for his actions in this matter. Benjamin has been tested and is communicating with Manchester City about it. “

In addition to the controversy surrounding Benjamin Mendy, the Citizens must also face the contaminations of five players of the workforce during the holidays. After the postponement of the match against Everton at the start of the week, it was the preparation for the match against Chelsea that was upset. Not really ideal for City, eighth in the Premier League and left behind by the Liverpool-United duo.

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