Mendy Faces Year-Long Layoff, Retirement Risk

French defender Ferland Mendy has been diagnosed with a tear in the rectus femoris tendon with bone separation, an injury far more severe than initially expected. The 30-year-old will miss the entire upcoming season as Real Madrid loses a key defensive player. catcrossgame.com

According to reports, Mendy will require surgery and there are serious concerns about his future. If rehabilitation doesn't progress favorably, the player may consider retirement from professional football, making this the toughest challenge of his career.