Real Madrid have confirmed a fresh setback in their defensive line after the club issued an official statement announcing that Ferland Mendy has picked up a muscle injury. The timing is far from ideal, with Los Blancos preparing to take on Athletic Bilbao tomorrow following a disappointing outing against Girona over the weekend.
This latest injury compounds Real Madrid's frustrations, especially at a time when consistency has become a major talking point. Softfootball earlier reported that Xabi Alonso confirmed that Mastanuno, Antonio Rudiger, and eder Milito have all returned to full training, a huge boost considering the team's defensive instability in recent weeks. But Mendy's setback means Alonso must once again adjust his plans for the left-back position.
In a medical announcement via the teams official X handle , the club stated:
