Mourinho "fires" Mendy

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08/09/26 21:00:00

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Ferland Mendy, a 31-year-old left-back, has been left out of the Real Madrid player list for the Champions League group stage. José Mourinho has omitted the Frenchman from the European registration, while recently signed Sergio Martínez from Racing has made the list for the debut on September 8th against Inter Milan.

The decision comes as Mendy continues to recover from a right thigh rectus femoris injury for which he underwent surgery on May 11th. The defender has returned to training on the Valdebebas pitch, but has yet to make a squad appearance, with the club being cautious about his return timeline.

Ferland Mendy loses his spot with Sergio Martínez's arrival

The absence of Ferland Mendy allows Sergio Martínez, a 19-year-old, to immediately enter the European plans upon his arrival at the club. The midfielder was initially brought in as a reinforcement for Castilla, but this week has trained with the first team and has already been included in a José Mourinho squad.

His promotion takes on special importance ahead of the first Champions League match. Real Madrid will host Inter Milan on Tuesday, September 8th at the Santiago Bernabéu with several midfield absences. Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga, and Bernardo Silva are suspended, while Aurélien Tchouaméni's physical condition further limits the available options.

Mourinho also has several young players among his European choices. Alongside Sergio Martínez, there are players like Fortea, Joan Martínez, Mario Rivas, Thiago, Cestero, Gabi Valero, and Yáñez, forming a group of youth players aimed at expanding the resources of the first team during the competition.

Real Madrid covers for Mendy's position

Real Madrid is not pressured to hasten Mendy's recovery in the current sporting scenario. The addition of Marc Cucurella and the presence of Álvaro Carreras secure the left-back position after Fran García's departure, meaning the Frenchman must first regain fitness before competing for playing time. Mendy is one of the players Real Madrid needed to move on in this transfer market.

Mendy ended the 2025/26 season with only 9 matches, 452 minutes, 0 goals, and 0 assists across all competitions. His physical issue with the right rectus femoris eventually led to surgery, affecting the end of the season and the start of the current one.

The priority now is to complete his recovery without rushing the timelines. While the full-back is back on the field, his exclusion from the European list confirms that the coaching staff does not foresee an immediate return. Meanwhile, Cucurella and Carreras will cover the position in both LaLiga and Europe.

The next step for Ferland Mendy will be to return to a LaLiga squad first and prove he can have continuity after several months out. His absence from the Champions League reduces his short-term options, making the upcoming weeks of training at Valdebebas crucial indicators of when he can compete again with Real Madrid.

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