Ancelotti to test Ferland Mendy as a center-back

This season, Real Madrid has been plagued by defensive injury problems, particularly in central defense. Now, the coaching staff has come up with a temporary solution.

Details: According to Relevo, Carlo Ancelotti is planning to deploy left-back Ferland Mendy as a center-back.

The decision comes in response to the injury of key central defender Antonio Rüdiger, who picked up a knock in the match against Espanyol. The German is expected to be sidelined for three weeks.

Mendy could make his debut in the new role as soon as the upcoming Copa del Rey match against Leganés.

Reminder: Earlier, Ancelotti did not rule out the possibility of signing a new center-back.