Ferland Mendy suffered a muscle injury during the derby, and the length of time he will be out is now known.
Yesterday, Ferland Mendy was injured in the 83rd minute of the match. He underwent tests today and is suffering from a hamstring injury in his left leg, which will keep him out for three or four weeks. This was confirmed by COPE journalist Arancha Rodríguez. The Frenchman will therefore not be able to play in the Champions League match against Arsenal.
This is a very painful defeat for Ancelotti’s team, because even though Mendy isn’t playing at his best this season, he’s helping the team a lot defensively and giving them some balance. However, Fran García is having a good season and is in great form. Furthermore, there’s also the possibility of replacing Camavinga, who has already played several times.
It would be a bit daring to play with two midfielders as full-backs, but both are quite versatile and could provide the team with great attacking potential, in addition to providing excellent physicality. It would be interesting to see them move into midfield to create an advantage over the midfielders, similar to what Arnold does at Liverpool.
Trust your players
Despite this absence, Carlo Ancelotti believes the squad has enough resources to get through the season. They’ve demonstrated that throughout. They’re not playing well or consistently, but the team is still fighting for La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. That’s something that can only happen at Real Madrid. They have something special; they never give up and fight until the end.
Real Madrid Statement:
Following tests carried out today on our player Ferland Mendy by Real Madrid’s medical services, a muscle injury to the hamstring tendon in his left leg has been diagnosed. The results are pending.
