Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has undergone successful surgery on a right thigh injury. The 30-year-old is expected to miss four to five months of action.
Real Madrid announced on May 11 that Mendy had the operation on a rectus femoris injury in his right leg. The procedure took place under the supervision of the club’s medical staff. Mendy will start his recovery process in the coming days, according to the club statement.
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Real Madrid is facing significant challenges ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester City, compounded by recent league defeats and multiple player absences. The team suffered a 1-0 loss to Getafe, falling four points behind Barcelona in LaLiga, while suspensions and injuries threaten their squad depth. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa emphasized the need to avoid such setbacks as preparations intensify for the first leg on March 11.
Real Madrid's medical staff erred in diagnosing Kylian Mbappé's knee injury in December, examining images of his right leg while the issue was in the left. The Frenchman played several full matches in pain before receiving the correct diagnosis a month later. Mbappé found the proper treatment in Paris in early March.
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Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde suffered a cut to his forehead during a clash with Aurélien Tchouaméni at Valdebebas and received hospital treatment. The club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players, and Valverde will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days with a cranial trauma.
FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the remainder of the La Liga season with a confirmed left hamstring injury sustained during the 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. Medical tests on April 23 verified the issue from the penalty he scored, with recovery expected in time for the summer World Cup.
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Lionel Messi suffered a left hamstring muscle strain during a friendly match, sidelining him indefinitely and raising alarms in his club and the Argentine national team one month before the Finalissima against Spain.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence that Lamine Yamal will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in top condition despite recovering from a hamstring injury. The 18-year-old forward sustained the injury last month while playing for Barcelona. De la Fuente highlighted Yamal's dedication to rehabilitation as key to his preparation.
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Swedish midfielder Anna Sandberg, 22, of Manchester United has suffered a meniscus injury in her knee and will be sidelined for four to eight weeks. The injury occurred during the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid on Thursday, causing her to miss the league game against London City on Sunday. She has not been selected for Sweden's national team squad for World Cup qualifying matches against Italy and Serbia.