After the defeat at Anfield, Real Madrid return to La Liga next Sunday, where Carlo Ancelotti continues his preparations for the next match. In his statements, he focused on one of his players.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, the player in question is Ferland Mendy, who delivered a very weak performance against Liverpool.
In fact, the French full-back has not been convincing this season, which has begun to raise doubts about his place in the team, although Ancelotti has always defended him. A few months ago, the Italian coach said, “He is the best defensive full-back in the world,” but it seems that this assessment has now changed.
With Mendy’s form declining, and Fran García performing at an acceptable level this season, Ancelotti has started to rotate them more than ever. Although Mendy was previously considered the first choice in big matches, his current performance has put the Italian coach in a position where he is considering giving Fran García a more prominent role in the team.
Indeed, Ancelotti seems to be planning to give Fran García a starting spot in Sunday’s match against Getafe, with Mendy relegated to the bench. This radical decision is one of the options Ancelotti has been considering in recent hours. If Mendy’s poor performances continue, he could remain on the sidelines for a while longer.
Mendy has always been untouchable for Ancelotti, but that seems to have changed after his disappointing performance against Liverpool. This decline has allowed Fran García to establish himself as a starter.
Ancelotti was angry with Mendy’s performance against Liverpool, and if things go according to plan, Mendy could start on the bench against Getafe. This decision serves as a strong warning to the French player, who is now more uncertain than ever.