Left-back has long been a headache for Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti. So how does he fix it?
Mendy’s physical issues have caused some doubts at Madrid, with reports this summer suggesting the club would accept an offer for him. But Ancelotti has let the Frenchman know that he is the left-back who best fulfils the defensive requirements he needs in his squad. Mendy did not contemplate an exit and would retire at the Bernabeu if he could, but was ruled out with injury again for two months during the club’s preseason tour of the U.S.
That caused another headache at left-back and raised the possibility of Camavinga deputising in that role again. While the club do not want to consider this alternative, the absence of a top-class, injury-free player in this position leaves Ancelotti in an uncomfortable position. In principle, the Madrid boss plans to rotate between Mendy and Garcia when both are available, allowing the former more rest. But the fact is that left-back remains a problem — and it does not look like that will be solved unless another player is signed in the near future.Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.Guillermo began his career covering Real Madrid and the sports industry for Diario AS.
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