This Saturday, the Santiago Bernabéu experienced a day full of emotions. The farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric, with Lucas Vázquez also in the background, was extremely emotional, bringing tears to the eyes of those involved. The players gathered around the Croatian and the coach, lifting them up in the air as a tribute to two Real Madrid legends who were bringing an end to their highly successful spells at the club.
Amidst the celebrations, which were also attended by injured players and former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos, Ferland Mendy was seen on crutches. According to DAZN’s commentary during the broadcast, “Mendy is on crutches at the Bernabéu. I’ve been told that it will be difficult for him to make it to the group stage of the Club World Cup. He could be available for the knockout stages, but the group stage will be impossible,” said Sergio Quirante.
An injury that is getting worse
Ferland Mendy has not had a good season in terms of injuries and performance. He was returning from injury in the Copa del Rey final, where he lasted just eight minutes on the pitch. A relapse that brought with it a medical report that read as follows: “After tests carried out on our player Ferland Mendy by Real Madrid’s medical services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the proximal tendon of the rectus femoris in his right quadriceps. His condition is pending further evaluation.” The left-back underwent surgery and was expected to be out for 10 to 12 weeks, which ruled him out of the World Cup.
In recent weeks, there has been talk of complications with his injury. Rodra, a journalist for Relevo, revealed on Iñaki Angulo’s channel that Ferland Mendy’s injury is more serious than initially predicted and could become chronic, which would jeopardize his participation in the coming season.
Mendy’s future up in the air
This situation, coupled with the fact that it has been openly stated in recent weeks that he is not to Xabi Alonso’s liking, leaves his future up in the air. It has been said that the Spanish coach has put the player who has been Carlo Ancelotti’s first-choice left-back on the transfer list, preferring to rely on Fran García or even go to the transfer market to sign two left-backs.
Álvaro Carreras is getting closer
In recent weeks, given the need to strengthen the left side of the defense, and after months of speculation about different names, it has been suggested that the chosen signing is an old acquaintance of the club, Álvaro Carreras, who is close to joining Santiago Bernabéu from Benfica, where he has had a great season, for just over $50 million. The deal seems to be well advanced, but it is not yet closed.