With first-choice goalkeeper Mendy moving to Chelsea, what is Plan B?

Rennes plumped for a similar profile, bringing in Mendy’s understudy in the Senegal national team, Gomis. He will not have it all his own way, though. Early this season, veteran Romain Salin, 36, did a fine job standing in for the Mendy. “The best one will play,” says Stephan.