Following their defeat at Anfield, Real Madrid will return to La Liga next Sunday, where Carlo Ancelotti continues preparing for the upcoming match. In his remarks, he highlighted one of his players.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, the player in question is Ferland Mendy, who had a disappointing performance against Liverpool.
The French left-back has struggled to impress this season, raising concerns about his position in the team, despite Ancelotti’s previous support. A few months ago, the Italian coach praised Mendy as “the best defensive full-back in the world,” but this view now seems to have changed.
As Mendy’s form declines and Fran García performs adequately, Ancelotti has started rotating them more frequently. While Mendy was once the first choice for big matches, his recent performances have prompted Ancelotti to consider giving García a more prominent role.
It appears that Ancelotti plans to start Fran García in Sunday’s match against Getafe, with Mendy likely to be on the bench. This decision is one of several Ancelotti is weighing, and if Mendy’s form doesn’t improve, he may remain sidelined for a while.
Once untouchable under Ancelotti, Mendy’s place in the team is now in jeopardy after his poor showing against Liverpool. This situation has allowed Fran García to step in as a starter. Ancelotti’s frustration with Mendy’s performance could result in the French player starting on the bench against Getafe, sending a clear message about his uncertain future.
