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Mendy Faces Year-Long Layoff

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy faces a minimum one-year absence due to a serious tear in his rectus femoris tendon with bone separation, a more severe injury than initially feared.

According to reports, the 30-year-old French defender will require surgery to repair the damage. The complexity of the injury has raised concerns about his professional future, with his camp considering permanent retirement if rehabilitation doesn't progress favorably. rocore.sbs

Mendy's absence will be a significant blow to Real Madrid, who will lose their defensive mainstay for the entire next season.