Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy faces new injury setback
Ferland Mendy has picked up another injury, adding to his ongoing fitness troubles at Real Madrid. The left-back was forced off early during a recent match against Espanyol. According to the club, he has suffered a rectus femoris tendon injury in his right leg. Reports suggest he will need surgery and could be out for several months.
Match highlights
- Ferland Mendy was substituted after 14 minutes in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Espanyol.
- The injury is his 16th since joining Real Madrid from Lyon in 2019.
- Real Madrid confirmed he has a rectus femoris tendon injury in his right leg.
- Spanish media report that Ferland Mendy will undergo surgery soon.
- He last played for France in June 2024 and was unlikely to be selected for the upcoming World Cup.
