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Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy insists his Ballon d'Or snub is NOT 'an injustice' despite the decision angering several of his team-mates... as he says missing out 'motivates' him to 'work and perform'

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has insisted missing the cut for this year's list of Ballon d'Or nominees is 'not an injustice' - despite his absence angering team-mates.

The 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award was revealed earlier this month, with highly-rated stopper Mendy one of the biggest names to have not featured.

Mendy has enjoyed a stunning start at the club, having won the Champions League last season and starred when helping Chelsea also finish in the top four.

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy insists not making the Ballon d'Or shortlist is 'not an injustice'

He pulled off several eye-catching saves in the hard-fought victory at Brentford at the weekend, in a performance which raised question marks over the omission.