After their defeat at Anfield, Real Madrid will return to La Liga next Sunday, where Carlo Ancelotti continues his preparations for the upcoming match. In his latest comments, the coach singled out one of his players for attention.
According to Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, the player in question is Ferland Mendy, who delivered a subpar performance against Liverpool.
The French full-back has struggled to impress this season, raising doubts about his place in the starting lineup, despite Ancelotti’s consistent defense of him. A few months ago, the Italian coach described Mendy as “the best defensive full-back in the world,” but that view now seems to have shifted.
With Mendy’s form dipping and Fran García performing solidly this season, Ancelotti has increasingly rotated the two players.
Although Mendy was once considered the first-choice left-back for key matches, his recent decline has led Ancelotti to consider giving García more playing time.
Reports suggest that Ancelotti is planning to start Fran García against Getafe on Sunday, with Mendy possibly relegated to the bench.
This change is one of the options the coach has been weighing, and if Mendy’s poor form persists, he could find himself on the sidelines for an extended period.
Mendy, who had previously been an automatic starter under Ancelotti, now faces growing uncertainty following his disappointing display against Liverpool. García’s solid performances have allowed him to push for a more prominent role.
Ancelotti’s frustration with Mendy’s recent form suggests that, if things go as planned, Mendy could begin on the bench against Getafe, serving as a strong message to the French defender.
