Real Madrid have announced that Ferland Mendy picked up a hamstring problem and will be out of action for a spell. The full-back left the pitch early in the match against Manchester City and subsequent tests revealed the issue.
What the club said
Following tests carried out on our player Ferland Mendy by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his right leg. His recovery will be monitored.
How it happened
Mendy started the game at left-back because Alvaro Carreras was unavailable through injury. He was substituted in the 47th minute after feeling the problem. Real Madrid ran medical checks on him the following day and confirmed the hamstring-related muscle injury.
What he will miss
- Tomorrow's La Liga match against Elche
- The return match against Manchester City at the Etihad next week
Recovery and outlook
The club has not given a precise timeline for Mendy's return. Media reports indicate he could be sidelined for about a week, but Real Madrid will keep monitoring his progress. It is uncertain whether he will be available for the Madrid derby against Atletico on 22 March, which is the club's last match before the international break.
Short version: Mendy has a right hamstring muscle injury, tests confirmed it, and he will miss at least the next two fixtures while the club monitors his recovery.
