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Mendy Faces Year-Long Layoff at Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is facing a minimum year-long absence after being diagnosed with a serious tear in his rectus femoris tendon with bone separation.

According to reports, the 30-year-old French defender will need surgery to repair the damage. The injury is so severe that Mendy's camp is considering retirement if rehabilitation doesn't progress favorably. turconews.click

Real Madrid will lose their defensive mainstay for the entire next season, with the player's top-level future now in serious doubt.