Impact Mendes was completely absent for Thursday's win over Ghana and evidently still hasn't fully recovered. Raphael Guerreiro is likely to get another start without a fully fit Mendes.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as doubt Mendes (strain) is considered a doubt to play in Monday's match against Uruguay, according to manager Fernando Santos via Mais Futebol.
Out against Ghana Mendes (strain) is not in Portugal's match day squad for Thursday's clash against Ghana.
Impact Mendes is missing Thursday's game with a muscular issue despite being able to train with the team on Wednesday. Raphael Guerreiro is getting the start at left-back in his place, but he will hope to be fit by Portugal's next match against Uruguay on Monday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training Wednesday Mendes (strain) took part in training Wednesday and is expected to start Thursday's clash with Ghana, according to L'Equipe.
Impact Mendes took part in full team training Wednesday after becoming a doubt earlier in the week with a muscular issue. The full-back should be available for the starting XI on Thursday, playing on the opposite side of the defense from Joao Cancelo.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from training Mendes (strain) did not train Tuesday, according to Trivela.
Impact Mendes is dealing with a muscular issue and did not train during Tuesday's session. The wing-back would be a major loss for Portugal if unable to go during Thursday's World Cup opener against Ghana. Mendes has at least one more training session to try and return to some semblance of fitness.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets assist, clean sheet Mendes held a clean sheet and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win versus AJ Auxerre.
Impact Mendes seem to be clicking on all cylinders again now after recently shaking off a rough injury and with one goal, one assist, one clean sheet, five crosses and nine tackles over his past three matches (two starts) he's been a fantasy beast again.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Hammers winner off bench Mendes scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) in 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.
Impact Mendes made a brilliant run on the left flank followed by a clinical finish to notch the winning goal literally minutes after his introduction off the bench. He was out for about a month but this type of run in his second appearance off the bench after his return shows that he's likely ready for a full shift by now and could get the nod versus Lorient on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to squad Mendes (hamstring) made the squad list for Tuesday's match against Maccabi Haifa.
Impact Mendes returns to bolster the defense after four matches out due to injury. Juan Bernat would make way from the left flank when Mendes is fit enough to start.
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Out 3-4 weeks with strain Mendes is expected to miss up to a month with a hamstring strain he suffered in the Champions League against Benfica, L'Equipe reported Thursday.
Impact Mendes was forced out of Wednesday's UCL draw with Benfica in the second half after injuring his hamstring, and he's now expected to miss roughly the rest of October while recovering. Juan Bernat replaced him Wednesday and should be the top option at left wing-back while the 20-year-old is out, but Mendes is expected to recover in time to get fit for the World Cup with Portugal.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off with knock Mendes (knock) came off in the second half of Wednesday's clash with Benfica due to a knock.
Impact Mendes came off with a knock in the second half after a heavy challenge. It didn't appear to be too serious of an issue, but it was enough to bring Juan Bernat onto the pitch. The defender will be truly questionable for Saturday's trip to Reims back in domestic action.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Creates three chances in shutout win Mendes had a clean sheet, three chances created, two crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, two tackles (one won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.
Impact Mendes held only his first clean sheet in last five appearances and third on the season despite Parisians earning more of those lately. The full-back though has been already more productive offensively than last season and has earned one goal and two assists on the season thus far.
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Assists in 7-1 thrashing win Mendes tallied one assist, two dribbles and two dispossessions in Sunday's 7-1 win over Lille.
Impact Mendes was yet again very clinical with his very few opportunities up front and created one of the goals for his team with his second straight assist. The full-back also had a clean sheet in the opener and has had a major contribution in each of his three outings thus far.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in 5-2 rout Mendes tallied one assist, two crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, two fouls drawn and two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 5-2 win over Montpellier.
Impact Mendes has been off to a fantastic start of the campaign. He started off with a clean sheet only to add an assist this time around and dominant PSG surely helps him be very productive in multiple categories.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Begins season with clean sheet Mendes had a clean sheet, two shots (both on target) and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 5-0 win over Clermont Foot.
Impact Mendes was solid in the opener and played actually much better than what his stat sheet shows for. He only had one assist with no goals all of last season though and his offensive upside looks to be a bit limited though he should still be able to produce a ton of fantasy numbers in other categories. Juan Bernat will likely eat into his playing time if healthy.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to PSG permanently Mendes has signed a four-year contract with PSG after transferring from Sporting Lisbon on a permanent basis, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Mendes recorded an assist and kept four clean sheets in 27 Ligue 1 appearances (18 starts) during his loan campaign with PSG, and he also started seven games in the Champions League. The 19-year-old is now transferring fully from Sporting, and while he's still growing into his role, he should be considered the club's first-choice left back next season over Abdou Diallo and Juan Bernat.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Logs five dribbles in shutout win Mendes had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), five dribbles, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bordeaux.
Impact Mendes and the Parisians' back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches since mid-February. PSG held four shutouts in the five matches before that and would now have a much better chances of repeating that feat after remaining alive only in domestic competitions.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
