Mamadou Sarr reflects on tough Chelsea spell ahead of Lyon match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Mamadou Sarr spoke about his challenging time at Chelsea while preparing to face former club Olympique Lyonnais. Currently on loan at Real Sociedad, Sarr described his Chelsea experience as 'horrible' and 'very hard to experience' due to a lack of communication and a key error in the UEFA Champions League. He highlighted the mental challenges he faced, after the departure of manager Liam Rosenior, who had brought him to Chelsea. Now at Real Sociedad, Sarr expressed satisfaction with his current situation and aims to excel in La Liga. He has set goals of becoming one of the best defenders in the world and winning major titles with his current club.
- •Sarr describes Chelsea experience as 'horrible' and lacking communication.
- •He made a significant error against PSG in the Champions League.
- •Sarr is currently on loan at Real Sociedad, feeling more fulfilled.
- •He aims to become a top defender and win prestigious titles.
- •Sarr prepares to face Olympique Lyonnais, his former club.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Horrible’, ‘no sign of life’, and ‘very hard to experience’ – Mamadou Sarr on his time at Chelsea
"Ahead of facing one of his former clubs, Olympique Lyonnais, Mamadou Sarr (21), currently on loan at Real Sociedad from Chelsea, spoke to L’Équipe about his difficult stint at Stamford Bridge. Sarr...
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