Real Madrid Confidencial Mendy's promise to Xabi Alonso after 2 days of training, a radical change
The Frenchman has spoken with the coach and wants to change his situation at Real Madrid
Ferland Mendy has seen how his situation at Real Madrid has changed radically this summer. With Ancelotti, he was undisputed when he was in good physical condition. In fact, the Italian was key to securing his contract renewal last season.
However, the arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new coach has changed everything and he has been relegated. The coach from Tolosa informed the club that he didn't count on him and that they should look for an exit for him. However, Mendy hasn't wanted to leave and it didn't seem like an easy operation this summer either.
The fact is that he's injured and he won't be able to complete the preseason in full condition. However, it is expected that he'll be available for the start of La Liga against Osasuna. For that, he'll have to work, something he has committed to with Xabi.
After the first days of training, the Frenchman has shown he's getting better and better. It seems that his physical problems are behind him and he has opened up to Xabi, according to Defensa Central. The left-back has promised the coach that this season he's going to give everything to regain his starting spot.
A lot of work ahead to be important
Mendy has spent several years in which constant injuries haven't let him have continuity. That has been noticeable since we've seen him far from the best level he has shown in the past. That has made him lose ground in the plans Xabi Alonso has for the left-back position.
Right now, he's the last option at left-back, with Álvaro Carreras as the starting player. He has arrived to take the spot, with Fran García as an alternative. The coach requested the Spaniard's continuity and Mendy's sale for this summer.
In addition, the good performance of the former Rayo Vallecano player at the Club World Cup has been his endorsement. He was even named MVP of the match against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals. Mendy will have to work hard if he wants to go from being the third choice to an undisputed starter for Xabi.
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