There is an increasing disquiet at Real Madrid, and the latest setback regarding Ferland Mendy has only exacerbated the situation.
What was supposed to be a normal occasion early in the game versus Espanyol evolved into yet another concerning scene.
Ten minutes into the game, Mendy dashed back towards his own goal to deal with a loose ball. It appeared to be a conventional defensive motion, but he was down again in seconds.
Holding his right hip and plainly in pain, the left-back reacted as if he already knew the conclusion. Notably, it represented his sixth injury this season.
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Another injury-prone season
Mendy’s presence this season has been severely restricted, with only nine matches and 448 minutes on the pitch, Reported on x.
His problems began when he had a muscle injury in last season’s Copa del Rey final, delaying his comeback for months.
In fact, previous manager Xabi Alonso had to wait until late November to bring him back, and his return came in a Champions League match against Olympiacos.
Mendy’s condition is part of a much larger problem that can no longer be ignored.
Injuries have plagued the squad on many occasions, and the stats are starting to seem bleak.
With both Mendy and Dani Carvajal battling with physical difficulties, the club has 57 injuries this season.
When combined with last season’s 63 injuries, the team has now coped with a staggering 120 injuries in two seasons.
That’s not just poor luck anymore. This pattern has an impact on squad stability, planning, and performance.
Real Madrid’s leadership is becoming increasingly frustrated, as they try to figure out why these issues keep happening.
The continual disturbance has made it impossible to maintain rhythm on the pitch, and the effects are becoming obvious.
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