Steve Mandanda faced a severe psychological crisis just eight months after officially ending his playing career. The former Olympian admitted that the reality of life without the adrenaline of a stadium and the pressure of competition was a difficult challenge for him. The legend of Marseille doesn’t like anything related to life without football. Twenty years of professional football has created a strong attachment to the team’s dynamics, team spirit, and public goals for this goalkeeper. Now, with training and matches behind him, the athlete is experiencing a severe lack of motivation. Sports psychologists point out that such identity crises are common among elite athletes whose lives have been governed by discipline for decades. Mandanda doesn’t plan to take on coaching or administrative roles right now. He’s taking a break to adapt to this difficult situation. The football community continues to support the goalkeeper during this difficult time.