Ferland Mendy has been plagued by physical problems again this season, having already missed the first six games of the season through injury. After making just four starts since his return, the Frenchman suffered another setback during 'El Clasico' in Barcelona.
The left-back gave up his place in the 52nd minute, complaining of a few niggles, although the club did not provide any further details.
One thing is certain: when the 'Merengues' returned to training on Wednesday, Mendy was not in the squad, and it seems more than likely that he will miss Sunday's derby against Rayo Vallecano (21:00 CET).
Dani Ceballos, who has a quadriceps injury, is still recovering in the gym away from the squad, while Arda Guler has been training normally and is expected to feature in the weekend's squad.
November 1, 2023