Overview
- Real Madrid says the left-back injured the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh and will undergo surgery.
- Mendy, who left Sunday’s win over Espanyol after 10 minutes, has managed only nine appearances this season due to repeated injuries.
- Cadena COPE reports a tendon has detached from the bone, a diagnosis that could mean at least a year out.
- Football España and Yahoo, citing reporters, say the severity has sparked talk he may consider retirement, which has not been confirmed.
- MARCA and Yahoo report he has chosen surgeon Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet and is aiming for about four months out, with journalist Romain Molina saying he does not plan to retire.