Real Madrid Confirms Mendy Thigh Tendon Surgery as Prognosis Remains Unclear

Overview

• Real Madrid said Ferland Mendy will undergo surgery in France for a lesion of the right rectus femoris tendon.
• The left-back will miss the rest of the season and will not feature in the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona.
• Spanish outlets differ on the outlook, with Marca and AS reporting a tendon rupture that could need about five months to heal.
• Radio COPE reported the tendon may have detached from the bone, which could require at least a year of recovery and could threaten his career.
• Kylian Mbappé received medical clearance after taking part of a training session and could be selected for the match against Barcelona.