Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy admits he's disappointed missing a Ballon d'Or nomination.

Mendy, 29, has starred for his club since joining from Rennes, having won the Champions League and dazzled in the Premier League, but missed out on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award.

Speaking to Canal Plus, Senegal star Mendy said: "It's something that motivates me and pushes me to work. Honestly, I am wondering.

"If I had played for France and had taken part in the [European Championships], would we have this debate and this reflection?"

He added: "Do I think it's an injustice? No, I wouldn't use that word.

"It's something that motivates me to go forward, to work and to perform at club level and with my country.

"As I said after the game with the national team, it's the journalists' freedom of vote and expression, and they vote honourably and conscientiously."