Real Madrid received a boost on Tuesday as Ferland Mendy rejoined the squad for training. He has been sidelined since suffering an injury in the Copa del Rey final.
Real Madrid trained on Tuesday afternoon, with the standout moment being Ferland Mendy’s return to the group.
The Frenchman has been recovering for months following an injury sustained in the Copa del Rey final. He had been struggling with fitness even before that match, and has not been available for selection since the change in management.
Mendy still requires a period of adjustment and further training sessions with the team before he can be considered for selection. However, he looked cheerful at Valdebebas on Tuesday as he worked alongside his teammates. Having now received medical clearance, it is only a matter of time before he becomes an option at left-back.
He will face stiff competition for a place in the team from Alvaro Carreras and Fran García. The former Benfica player has generally been preferred in that position thus far, but Mendy offers a more defensively-minded profile. Depending on the system, he could even provide cover at centre-back if needed.
Five months after the injury he picked up just 11 minutes into the Copa del Rey final against Barça on April 26th, Mendy is a step closer to full fitness. At 30 years old and with 201 official appearances for Real Madrid, he offers a wealth of experience for the manager when available.
