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AS Monaco defender Mendy banned for five matches

The 22-year-old, who served the first match of the ban in Monaco's 2-1 win over Caen on Wednesday, was dismissed in the first half after lashing out at Olympique midfielder Corentin Tolisso.

AS Monaco defender Mendy banned for five matches
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Monaco are second in Ligue 1, two points behind leaders Nice.

Mendy was criticised by his own coach Leonardo Jardim for the sending-off. "The referee was right, Benjamin made a mistake," he said. "I've discussed it with him. He has to keep a cool head if he wants to play at a high level."

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(Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdynia; Editing by Brian Homewood)


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