Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will again be absent for a long time, the club's press service reports.. We remind you that the Frenchman was injured in the match against Espanyol and was replaced. Medical personnel discovered Mendy had an injury to the rectus tendon of his right thigh.. We remind you that the defender was absent for seven months last year due to the same injury.. If surgery is required, Mendy is expected to be sidelined for approximately five more months.. Earlier it was also reported that Courtois, on the contrary, is ready to return to the field. The Ukrainian striker will strengthen the attack of Girona in the summer. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.