Real Madrid star injury update: Defender to return much sooner than expected

There’s encouraging news in the case of Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy’s injury, dispelling the pessimistic rumors swirling in the media.

Details: Contrary to reports suggesting he could be sidelined for a year or even forced to retire, the situation is far less severe. According to Romain Molina, after an in-depth medical evaluation, it was determined that the French defender will miss around four months due to a right tendon injury—not a full year.

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Reports suggesting that Mendy is planning to retire due to the severity of the injury have also been officially denied.

It's worth noting that the French full-back has featured in only nine matches this season and hasn't contributed any goals or assists.

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