Real Madrid confirmed very bad news this Monday (4). Through an official statement, the clubâs medical department reported that left-back Mendy is suffering from an injury to the rectus femoris tendon in his right leg, a condition that is causing deep concern for the coaching staff.
He started against Espanyol last Sunday, but had to be substituted just 14 minutes in because of the issue.
Extent of the injury and progress
The medical report states that the 30-year-old Frenchman is âunder observationâ after undergoing the relevant tests. However, the medical situation is delicate, and the club is treating the timeline with extreme caution.
A long spell out
According to reports published by various media outlets, Mendyâs recovery could keep him out for up to five months.Â
Mendy, who was already coming back from an injury, has made only nine appearances this season. Six of them in the starting eleven.Â
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