Real Madrids försvarare Ferland Mendy har genomgått en lyckad operation för en skada i höger lår. 30-åringen förväntas bli borta från spel i fyra till fem månader.
Real Madrid meddelade den 11 maj att Mendy opererats för en skada på rectus femoris-muskeln i höger ben. Ingreppet utfördes under överinseende av klubbens medicinska team. Mendy kommer att påbörja sin återhämtningsprocess inom de närmaste dagarna, enligt klubbens uttalande.
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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.
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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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Novak Djokovic has cast doubt on his participation in the Madrid Open, citing ongoing physical issues despite recent practice sessions. The world No. 4 contradicted earlier reports suggesting his confirmed entry for the clay-court Masters 1000 event. Tournament co-director Feliciano Lopez remains optimistic about his potential appearance.
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.
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Club América goalkeeper Luis Malagón's Achilles injury, confirmed with successful surgery and a 6-to-8-month recovery, ensures he will miss the 2026 World Cup. This adds to Mexico's mounting player absences, testing the national team's depth under Javier Aguirre.