Mendy Faces Year-Long Layoff

What initially seemed like a few-month absence has escalated into a professional tragedy for the French defender. According to COPE, Mendy will require surgery to repair the damage, with his camp already considering permanent retirement if rehabilitation doesn't progress favorably. capturengo.com

At 30 years old, Mendy is confronting the toughest challenge of his career. Real Madrid will lose their defensive mainstay for the entire next season, while the player's top-level future remains in doubt due to the complex prognosis.