Real Madrid and France left back Ferland Mendy is reportedly weighing the option of hanging up his boots after medical scans revealed that his hamstri...
Real Madrid and France left back Ferland Mendy is reportedly weighing the option of hanging up his boots after medical scans revealed that his hamstring injury is far more grave than the club. �s medical team initially estimated. The 30 year old defender, who has been a stalwart for Los Blancos when fit, lasted merely 10 minutes on the pitch during Real Madrid. �s 2. 0 victory over Espanyol on Sunday night before he pulled up in visible distress. In the scheme of things, this latest setback may prove to be the final blow for a player who has battled a string of fitness problems over the past two seasons. According to sources privy to the situation, the powers that be at the Santiago Bernabéu are now preparing for the very real possibility that Mendy could announce his retirement from football altogether. The France international, whose lightning pace and defensive resilience have made him a formidable presence on the left flank, has grown weary of the grueling rehabilitation cycles that have kept him off the pitch for significant periods. At the end of the day, no footballer wishes to end his career in such a manner, but the reality of modern football at the highest level demands a body that can withstand constant strain. For Mendy, the lion. �s share of his finest moments now seem to belong to memory, and the prospect of another long layoff may simply be too much to bear. GoalZaza can confirm that the club. �s medical and coaching staff are in close consultation with the player as he takes time to consider his next move. Should Mendy decide to call time on his playing days, Real Madrid will have to move swiftly in the transfer market to secure a replacement who can give a good account of themselves in the demanding white jersey. Back home in Lagos, the viewing centers along the Ikorodu Road and in Surulere will erupt in animated debate when this news flashes across the screens. Many Nigerian fans who remember Mendy. �s commanding displays against African attackers in the Champions League will shake their heads in sympathy, while others will quickly turn the conversation to the Super Eagles full backs who could step into such a void. In Abuja, supporters gathered at the popular Hub in Wuse will dissect the implications for Real Madrid. �s title chase, wondering aloud whether the club. �s depth can survive without a player of Mendy. �s experience. The consensus among the faithful will be that, at 30 years old, a footballer. �s body should not be betraying him so cruelly, and they will pray that the Frenchman finds peace whatever path he chooses.
