Ferland Mendy is expected to start for Real Madrid for the first time this season when they take on Las Palmas on Wednesday in La Liga, as indicated by a report from MARCA. Real Madrid will be playing Las Palmas.
Mendy has had a challenging year as a result of the reoccurring injuries that have forced him to be in and out of the lineup.
After seeing limited action in the second half of the previous season, the Frenchman suffered yet another injury during the offseason and has been unable to participate in any games up until this point.
The Madrid derby was played on Sunday, and the 28-year-old made his return to La Liga action by coming on as a substitute for Fran Garcia a few minutes before the hour mark. Just ten minutes later, the left back received a yellow card for making a late challenge on Marcos Llorente. This led to the player’s dismissal from the game.
Absolute requirement for a few moments
There is no hiding the fact that Mendy’s position at Real Madrid is precarious at this point. The 28-year-old defender has not been able to persuade Carlo Ancelotti that he is capable of being a trusted left back, which has caused Real Madrid to consider Alphonso Davies as a possible hire for the summer of 2024.
Even though it may appear that the Frenchman’s situation is hopeless, the fact remains that he is the only person who can make a difference in the way things turn out.
After enduring injuries for an unacceptably long period of time, he made his comeback on the field on Sunday against Atletico. It could be a golden opportunity for him to demonstrate his worth now that he is fully fit and Madrid face a lengthy line of fixtures.
Above all else, the ideal opportunity for him to assert his authority is a home game against Las Palmas, a team that is largely expected to sit deep and rely on counters.
The outlook is not good.
