Ferland Mendy, from untouchable to invisible at Real Madrid

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Ferland Mendy continues to be one of the big enigmas of Real Madrid. The white club, aware of the French full-back's physical fragility, decided last summer to take a firm step: investing 50 million euros in Álvaro Carreras, a move that makes it clear that they do not fully trust the continuity of the Frenchman.

Added to this is the presence of Fran García, who after the Club World Cup proved to be a more than valid alternative. As AS reports, Mendy's story with the Merengue shirt has always been marked by contrasts. Signed in 2019 from Lyon at the express wish of Zinedine Zidane, he showed signs of a spectacular defensive performance. It is no coincidence that Carlo Ancelotti even defined him as "the best in his position defensively". His solidity was crucial in highly valuable titles, including two recent Champions League trophies. However, his offensive contribution has been minimal and continuous injuries have clouded his path.

Carreras and Fran García leave no room for Ferland Mendy in Real Madrid

Mendy's contract was extended until 2028, but reality keeps him in the shadows. Last season, he played just over 2,000 minutes, a very low figure for a player of his caliber. In the decisive stretch, his body failed him again. In the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, he could barely last eleven minutes before suffering a serious quadriceps injury that required surgery. Since then, uncertainty reigns.

The operation required two to three months of recovery, but it has been more than four and the player still cannot train normally. The situation presents a challenging scenario: three players competing for the same position, and Mendy is currently last in line. While Carreras assumes the starting role and García awaits his opportunity, the Frenchman watches as time runs out for him.

There were discussions in the offices about the possibility of selling him, as has happened in other summers, but the market showed no real interest. The European football world seems wary of his physical condition, and with no offers on the table, Real Madrid will have to manage a complex situation. The squad has sufficient resources, but the question remains: which Mendy will return after this injury?

The mystery surrounding the full-back grows day by day. He doesn't train, he doesn't play, and there are no clubs interested. A long-term renewal appears to be a strategic mistake as his future fades. Valdebebas insists he is in the final phase of recovery, but the lack of certainties fuels doubt.

Mendy, once considered untouchable, now finds himself in limbo. He is neither expected in the short term nor are there guarantees that he will return to being that impregnable defender. Real Madrid must decide whether to continue to trust him or if his story at the Bernabéu is heading towards an early conclusion.

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