On Monday (4), Real Madrid announced unfortunate news regarding left-back Mendy. The club’s medical team revealed that he has sustained an injury to the rectus femoris tendon in his right leg, which has raised significant concerns among the coaching staff.
Mendy started in the match against Espanyol last Sunday but had to leave the pitch just 14 minutes into the game due to this issue.
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Details of the Injury and Recovery
The medical report indicates that the 30-year-old French player is “under observation” following necessary tests. However, the situation is said to be delicate, and the club is approaching the recovery timeline with utmost caution.
Potential Long Absence
According to reports from various media outlets, Mendy’s recovery could sideline him for as long as five months.
Mendy, who was already returning from a previous injury, has only made nine appearances this season, with six of those being in the starting lineup.
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