Ferland Mendy expected to return to Real Madrid by late September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid is projected to return from injury by the end of September. Mendy has faced significant challenges in recent years due to repeated injuries, with his latest setback requiring surgery after a tendon rupture in May. His recovery is reportedly progressing well, with evaluations indicating he is nearing a full return to fitness. Despite this, competition for starting positions has intensified, as Real Madrid recently signed Marc Cucurella, further complicating Mendy's potential role on the team.
- •Mendy recovering from a tendon injury sustained in May.
- •Return expected by the end of September.
- •Recent signings may limit Mendy's minutes if he regains fitness.
- •Mendy’s stature at Real Madrid has diminished over the seasons.
- •Cucurella and Carreras are ahead in the left-back depth chart.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defender on track to return from injury by end of September
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Injury-hit Real Madrid star likely to return by late September – report
"Real Madrid could welcome Ferland Mendy back sooner than initially expected, with the French defender making encouraging progress in his recovery from the serious injury that ended his last campaign.A...
"Ferland Mendy’s initial years at Real Madrid made a strong case for the player to be seen as the best left-back in the world. His career, however, has taken a downward spiral in recent times.Over th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:30 PMReal Madrid defender on track to return from injury by end of September
Ferland Mendy’s initial years at Real Madrid made a strong case for the player to be seen as the best left-back in the world. His career, however, has taken a downward spiral in recent times.Over th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:10 AMInjury-hit Real Madrid star likely to return by late September – report
Real Madrid could welcome Ferland Mendy back sooner than initially expected, with the French defender making encouraging progress in his recovery from the serious injury that ended his last campaign.A...
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