After their loss at Anfield, Real Madrid will return to La Liga next Sunday, where Carlo Ancelotti continues to prepare for their next match. In his comments, he focused on one of his players.
According to the Spanish outlet Defensa Central, the player in question is Ferland Mendy, who had a subpar performance against Liverpool.
The French full-back has struggled to impress this season, raising questions about his spot in the starting lineup, despite Ancelotti’s continued support. A few months ago, the Italian coach described Mendy as “the best defensive full-back in the world,” but this assessment now seems to have shifted.
With Mendy’s form dipping and Fran García performing reasonably well this season, Ancelotti has started rotating the two players more frequently. While Mendy was previously the go-to option for big matches, his recent performances have led Ancelotti to consider giving García a more prominent role in the team.
Ancelotti is reportedly planning to start Fran García in Sunday’s match against Getafe, with Mendy likely to be dropped to the bench. If Mendy’s poor form continues, he may remain sidelined for longer.
Mendy, once a fixture in Ancelotti’s lineup, now faces uncertainty after his disappointing display against Liverpool.
This decline has allowed García to establish himself as a regular starter. Ancelotti was frustrated with Mendy’s performance and, if things unfold as expected, the French defender could find himself on the bench against Getafe. This decision signals a stern warning to Mendy, whose place in the team is now in jeopardy.