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Real Madrid star facing a YEAR on sidelines as horror injury diagnosis revealed | Goal.com UK
- Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy could miss at least a year after scans show a detached tendon requiring surgery.
- The injury occurred after Mendy exited the field 10 minutes into Real Madrid's win over Espanyol, replacing him with Fran Garcia.
- Mendy's contract runs until June 2028, meaning a full year on the sidelines could leave him with one season left on his deal.
- Mendy has struggled with fitness, recording just 448 minutes this season across five separate layoffs.
- Compared with last season, Mendy appeared 31 times and logged far more minutes before this season's injuries.
- The injury has sparked retirement speculation given the severity and ongoing fitness issues, per Cadena Cope reports cited by Goal.
- The incident comes amid ongoing doubts about Mendy's future at Real Madrid after several fitness setbacks.
- Analysts note the injury timeline could keep Mendy out into the start of the 2027-28 season.
- Mendy is a key member of Real Madrid's defensive unit when fit, notably in Champions League matches against top clubs.
- The report highlights the broader impact of Mendy's absence on Real Madrid's defensive planning at the Bernabeu.
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