The contingent of French internationals is still substantial at Real Madrid. But if we talk above all about Kylian Mbappé, and to a lesser extent Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga, the situation of Ferland Mendy is much less mentioned. Until this Friday when José Mourinho gave news of the French side. And they are rather encouraging.
The Merengue coach confirmed the big return of the former Olympique Lyonnais player. In any case, during collective training.
“ (Ferland) Mendy will be training on the pitch with us for the first time. » It has now been many months since the man with ten caps for the Blues last wore the Madrid tunic.
On May 3, while Real faced Espanyol Barcelona, Ferland Mendy felt serious pain in his right thigh. As a result, he had to be replaced just a few minutes after the start of the match. The medical verdict then came, detecting an injury to the right femoral tendon. A relapse because Mendy had already been injured in this area. And obligation to play billiards.
Ferland Mendy still has a little work to do
The convalescence period was then estimated at five months. It should expand a little more. Because if he is going to resume collective training, Ferland Mendy is not yet fully fit to play. As AS has also confirmed, several steps remain to be taken before such a deadline. The most important is the medical green light. You will also need to make sure you are in optimal shape.
The 31-year-old footballer will therefore continue in this final straight, hoping to very soon be able to apply for a place in the Madrid group. The competition will also be extremely tough since the Spanish world champion, Marc Cucurella was recruited this summer to occupy this famous left lane that Ferland Mendy loves.
