International tricolor, Ferland Mendy worried. The Real Madrid player is injured and could be forced to retire.
Last Sunday, Ferland Mendy played his last match of the season. But it could even be the last of his career. These serious concerns were raised in Spain after the revision of the initial diagnosis of the injury suffered by the Real Madrid left-back during their victory against Espanyol Barcelona (0-2).
The day after his injury, Ferland Mendy underwent initial examinations that revealed a “lesion of the tendon of the right thigh muscle,” according to a statement released by Real Madrid. However, three days later, Cope dropped a bombshell: Ferland Mendy’s injury could be much more serious.
The Spanish radio explained that the tricolor international, who has been selected ten times for the French national team, had actually suffered a ruptured tendon with bone dislocation in his right leg. If he undergoes surgery next Monday in France, Ferland Mendy knows he will not be able to play football for a year. There will be no 2026-2027 season for him.
Ferland Mendy, a “sad end” contemplated
And maybe even more so. The media also specified that the thirty-year-old footballer would even consider retiring if the operation is inconclusive. Because the injury he is suffering from is known to be difficult to treat, especially with almost inevitable fragility for the future. Pierre Bouby, who experienced a similar injury, could testify about it on Thursday.
The commentator from L’Équipe channel shared his experience in a few clear and unsettling words: “I only had it once and it was fatal. There was no debate. The right thigh tendon is what allows you to lift your leg and run. There is a very, very high potential for relapse. It is very difficult to treat and even changes your posture if you manage to recover (…) I feel a bit sad for him. It is a sad end.” It remains to be seen if Ferland Mendy can overcome this challenge and return to the field.
