Real Madrid have been dealt a fresh injury setback following their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
The club confirmed the news in a statement released via their official website on Thursday, revealing that defender Ferland Mendy has suffered a hamstring injury.
Mendy sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico and was forced to leave the field, with Fran Garcia coming on as his replacement.
The 29-year-old could be sidelined for up to a month, posing a challenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad depth in the coming weeks.
“Following tests carried out on Ferland Mendy today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg.
“His recovery will be assessed,” Real Madrid’s statement read.
The injury comes at a crucial time for Los Blancos as they prepare for their next La Liga fixture against Villarreal this weekend.
