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Real Madrid Left-Back Ferland Mendy Set to Return Against Girona
Real Madrid face a crucial La Liga encounter against Girona on Friday night, with the club seeking to recover from consecutive defeats to RCD Mallorca and Bayern Munich. A loss would effectively end their title aspirations, making this fixture essential for Los Blancos.
The recovery of Ferland Mendy provides significant relief. According to journalist Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, the left-back is expected to rejoin the squad for the Girona match.
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Mendy’s Recovery Timeline
The 30-year-old Frenchman has been sidelined for over three weeks following a hamstring injury sustained during Real Madrid’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Manchester City. Mendy had returned from a previous injury and performed well against Celta Vigo and City before suffering this fresh setback.
He trained with the squad on Monday, but manager Alvaro Arbeloa opted against risking him in yesterday’s Bayern Munich clash. The strategy prioritized his fitness ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Mendy trained again today with positive indicators. He should be included in Friday’s squad, though a substitute role appears more likely than a starting position. This setup would allow him to regain match rhythm before facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League next week.
Squad Availability
The left-back’s availability strengthens Real Madrid’s options for the final stretch of their season across both domestic and European competitions.