Real Madrid have confirmed that their key defender, Ferland Mendy, has suffered a muscle injury during the recent match against Girona.
The club’s medical department has conducted thorough tests, revealing a muscular issue in his right quadriceps.
While the club has not provided a specific timeline for his recovery, it is evident that Mendy’s condition will be closely monitored over the coming weeks.
“Following tests carried out on Ferland Mendy today by Real Madrid’s medical department, the player has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to his right quadriceps. His progress will be monitored,” read an official statement from the club.
What happened to Mendy?
The injury occurred late in the match, around the 80th minute, when Mendy was involved in a defensive action inside his penalty area.
After collapsing on the pitch, he appeared visibly in discomfort, prompting immediate attention from the medical team. His teammates quickly gathered around to check on him, offering their support.
Ferland Mendy picked up a muscle injury against Girona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Following an on-field assessment, the medical staff deemed it necessary to substitute Mendy, leading to Raul Asencio stepping in as his replacement for the remainder of the game.
The medical update arrived promptly as expected, confirming that Mendy will not be available for Real Madrid’s next UEFA Champions League clash against Atalanta.
This development adds to Real Madrid’s growing list of injury concerns, creating significant challenges for manager Carlo Ancelotti in terms of squad selection.
Apart from Mendy, several other key players are either sidelined or doubtful for the crucial European fixture.
Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo are uncertain to feature, while it is certain that David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Eduardo Camavinga will be unavailable.
This mounting injury crisis is a severe blow to Real Madrid, especially at such a pivotal stage of the season.
With their defensive core severely weakened, Ancelotti will need to rely on the depth of his squad to navigate through these challenges.