At the bottom of the hole, Real Madrid still digs

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By: Manu Tournoux

To get out of the crisis, Real puts everything on a Frenchman
Real Madrid continues to suffer from injury, two new defenders who joined Antonio Rudiger on the care table.

The 2024-25 season promises to be a nightmare for reigning European champions: two new Madrid defenders, Ferland Mendy and David Alaba, are now unavailable for the rest of the championship season, a new blow for the club. Earlier Tuesday, the club had confirmed that Rudiger had suffered an operation after being injured during the defeat in the King's Cup final.

While Rudiger had been seen with a thick knee ice band towards the end of the final, Mendy had to be replaced in the 11th minute following discomfort. The club confirmed that the left side suffered from a muscle tear of the right thigh. Alaba, on the other hand, suffered from a tear of the internal meniscus of the left knee.

Real is going through a nightmare season

The official club press releases concerning Mendy and Alaba indicate: “Following the examinations practiced on our player Ferland Mendy by the Real Madrid medical services, a tear in the proximal right tendon of the right quadriceps was diagnosed. The results are pending. »»

Real mess injuries

“Following the exams practiced on our player David Alaba by the Real Madrid medical services, a tear of the internal meniscus of the left knee was diagnosed. »»

This defensive crisis is a blow for the Merengues, who can no longer afford to lose points in Liga. They accuse a delay of four points on the leader, Barcelona, ​​and their next match will take place on Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.