Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has suffered a muscular injury to his right quad, the club confirmed Monday. The French left-back, who just returned in November after surgery on the same leg last year, faces another lengthy layoff.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2019, Mendy has been plagued by injuries, including surgery in April last year, and has made only nine appearances this season. He was forced off in the 14th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.
"Following tests carried out today on our player Ferland Mendy by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in the rectus femoris of his right leg," the club said in a statement.
The setback could see Mendy join Eder Militao, Arda Guler, and Rodrygo among players expected to miss the remainder of the campaign, including this Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona. He last played for France in 2024 and was not expected to feature in Didier Deschamps' World Cup squad this year.