Mendy Could Miss Five Months

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury, the Spanish club officially confirmed. The 30-year-old Frenchman sustained the injury during Sunday's 2-0 victory over Espanyol in La Liga's 34th round. Following an examination, he was diagnosed with a torn tendon in his right thigh. According to COPE, if Mendy undergoes surgery, he could be sidelined for up to five months.

The defender has featured in nine matches across all competitions this season without scoring. His contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2028.

Mendy was part of the French national team during Euro 2024, but has not been called up by Didier Deschamps since, indicating he has been out of the national team coach's plans for some time.