The left-back question at Real Madrid grows every day, with rumours that Alphonso Davies could join the Spanish club.
Ferland Mendy has more lives than a cat: a silent player, but someone definitely surrounded by noise. For better or worse, Mendy is the name on everyone’s lips but, week by week, he also appears on every Ancelotti’s tactics board.
Mendy has his pros and cons but he is undoubtedly a player capable of performing as a starter for Real Madrid - and that is what matters. As time goes by, he is still standing strong in the storm, something that puts Fran García in a tough position at the club.
The season started with a completely different situation than what we’re in now: Fran arrived and Ferland was injured in the Dallas Clásico during pre-season. The defender went almost two months without playing (57 days) and allowed Fran García to make room for himself in the XI. At the end of 2023 he suffered two more injuries, starting just 11 times and coming on three times.
But by January everything had changed. In the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, he scored (5-3 against Atlético) and on the eve of the final, Ancelotti uttered his now famous phrase: “Defensively he is the best left-back in the world. Offensively he can improve and I think he has: he scored a goal the other day! But defensively he is the best left-back in the world”. That was the last question of that press conference. The one that closed the show and the one that opened a new stage for Ferland.
Since then he has been an undisputed starter in 12 of the last 14 games. As for the remaining two, they have an explanation: against Las Palmas he did not play due to a slight overload and in Vallecas he was absent due to accumulation of cards. Since that line in Arabia, Mendy has only been a substitute on one occasion. He is performing remarkably well, reinforcing his defensive solidity and improving his performance in attack. He has won his place back from Fran García by a landslide.
Out of Davies, Mendy and Fran García, one will not play for Real Madrid next season. The signing of the Canadian remains at the same point as last Saturday: what separates his signing is €20m (Real Madrid are offering around €30m and Bayern want €50m).
What is certain is that if Davies arrives, one of the current players will have to leave. As far as the board are concerned, they still point to the name of Mendy and live in the knowledge that offers will come for him. Fran is also younger and fits better in a role of substitute behind Davies. But for Ancelotti, Ferland is “the best left-back in the world in defence”. The question rages on.
bashfmcngu
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yeah Mendy must leave and Garcia will stay because of Davies saga.
hmmmm thanks
zimbabimba
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According to La Liga 8 Spanish players my brother should be in the team, just count the amount of Spanish players presently at the team
Eight players from EU. They can have 3 Non EU players at the field and maximum 5 in the team as all. Maybe you read the old texts before the EU laws for workers to be made. Now everywhere in the European Union is like this - EU and Non-EU.
Javimor
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play Rudiger on the left? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh].. this sums up your reasoning.. u know what, you're right
He literally played on the left side of defence when Militao returned I’m not talking about left back 😂😂 Dumbass
themainman
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So what You can easily play Rudiger on the left side to cover up for Davies It’s not rocket science
play Rudiger on the left? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh].. this sums up your reasoning.. u know what, you're right
Javimor
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Militao is no Ramos or Pepe.. no where near close.. I'd say Rudiger on that level.. only him in the squad.. no other defender is up there.. that's y I like Mendy being solid in defense
So what You can easily play Rudiger on the left side to cover up for Davies It’s not rocket science
themainman
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We have Rudiger and Militao Who are just as good I’m not a fan of alaba he’s wack Rudiger single handedly stopped Haaland
Militao is no Ramos or Pepe.. no where near close.. I'd say Rudiger on that level.. only him in the squad.. no other defender is up there.. that's y I like Mendy being solid in defense
Javimor
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when we had Carlos and Marcelo, we also had Ramos and Pepe/Varane hence the clean sheets were there cuz Marcelo could venture forward while we all could trust Ramos and Co to cover the defense.. but guess what, we no longer have Ramos and Co who defend that good.. would u wanna put Alaba/Militao at the back while having the LV venturing forward carelessly? The LB ventures forward depending on how good the CBs are hence Mendy helps the CBs cuz let's face it, they're not as solid as Ramos and Pepe were
We have Rudiger and Militao Who are just as good I’m not a fan of alaba he’s wack Rudiger single handedly stopped Haaland
themainman
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All of a sudden you care about clean sheets Did you say this when we had Carlos and Marcelo
when we had Carlos and Marcelo, we also had Ramos and Pepe/Varane hence the clean sheets were there cuz Marcelo could venture forward while we all could trust Ramos and Co to cover the defense.. but guess what, we no longer have Ramos and Co who defend that good.. would u wanna put Alaba/Militao at the back while having the LV venturing forward carelessly? The LB ventures forward depending on how good the CBs are hence Mendy helps the CBs cuz let's face it, they're not as solid as Ramos and Pepe were
Javimor
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dude, mendy has helped Madrid keep clean sheets. Ask davies how many clean sheets he has kept compared to Mendy
All of a sudden you care about clean sheets Did you say this when we had Carlos and Marcelo
Butcelnotz
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Brahim playing for Morocco doesn't change the fact that he has Spanish citizenship. And there is No spanish rule - it is EU players and Non EU players. Teams can have 5 NonEU players registered and can play 3 of them at the same time. So your whole theory is wrong brother
According to La Liga 8 Spanish players my brother should be in the team, just count the amount of Spanish players presently at the team
Daymopruz
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yeah Mendy must leave and Garcia will stay because of Davies saga.
U are mad
themainman
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Brr he’s not a cb , he’s a left back, he needs to improve in he’s attack, and he won’t want to be Davies backup. Because he’s good, only injury kill him, he will be a starter at other team
and how much has Davies contributed in attact to Bayern this season? Just 3 Bundesliga assists? Is this what the fuss is alla about? Cuz I'd rather keep the who has several clean sheets than the guy who has jus 3 assists
zimbabimba
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Real Madrid will sell Mendy if Alphonso Davis sign this summer and Fran Garcia will be Alphonso Davis backup. You know why? Mendy is not going to accept as a backup to Alphonso Davis and Alphonso is signing to play a starter role, secondly the number of Spanish players according to La Liga rules is 8 players, Kylian Mbappe, Endrik, Alphonso Davis may be Yoro, this are foreign players and only Modric is planning to leave and Brahim Dias is now playing for Morocco, so therefore Fran Garcia will stay and Mendy will go to free foreign players space, hope you understand the situation for selling Mendy rather than selling Fran Garcia
Brahim playing for Morocco doesn't change the fact that he has Spanish citizenship. And there is No spanish rule - it is EU players and Non EU players. Teams can have 5 NonEU players registered and can play 3 of them at the same time. So your whole theory is wrong brother
Anuolu190
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dude, mendy has helped Madrid keep clean sheets. Ask davies how many clean sheets he has kept compared to Mendy
Brr he’s not a cb , he’s a left back, he needs to improve in he’s attack, and he won’t want to be Davies backup. Because he’s good, only injury kill him, he will be a starter at other team
Cewcltuyz
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please Madrid don't sell Rodrigo please
Anup_Anjan
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sell faran
themainman
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Davies will leave a hope in defence and opponents good at counter attacking will exploit it. Mendy doesn't have that weakness
Davies will leave a hole in the defense
themainman
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Davies will leave a hope in defence and opponents good at counter attacking will exploit it. Mendy doesn't have that weakness
themainman
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What shows mendy is better Does he have the stats to back it up?
dude, mendy has helped Madrid keep clean sheets. Ask davies how many clean sheets he has kept compared to Mendy
mlauti
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It's okay. We can take him! So gusto can attack and attack!
bashfmcngu
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yeah Mendy must leave and Garcia will stay because of Davies saga.
Matiklntu
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sell them both n sign Alphonso Davies n Miguel
Wozbdenos
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Fran will be Backup for Davies
Wieaepst
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Mendy should go
Jokabikouy
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Sell Mendy and retain Garcia or Miguel Gutierrez from Girona.
Javimor
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for you. Mendy is even better than Alphonso Davies, this season. Davies is a bench player and Mendy is so good that Ancelotti called him the best LB in the world
What shows mendy is better Does he have the stats to back it up?
Javimor
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Sell Mendy if he’s good at defending them he should be a center back Fran Garcia has done more than him in way less matches
Butcelnotz
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Real Madrid will sell Mendy if Alphonso Davis sign this summer and Fran Garcia will be Alphonso Davis backup. You know why? Mendy is not going to accept as a backup to Alphonso Davis and Alphonso is signing to play a starter role, secondly the number of Spanish players according to La Liga rules is 8 players, Kylian Mbappe, Endrik, Alphonso Davis may be Yoro, this are foreign players and only Modric is planning to leave and Brahim Dias is now playing for Morocco, so therefore Fran Garcia will stay and Mendy will go to free foreign players space, hope you understand the situation for selling Mendy rather than selling Fran Garcia
tiaakopst
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Another news from the Farmer's League.....Anyway, is from Madrid so it's worth reading.....I would had passed if it was from the bankrupt grass selling club.
apart from Manchester United, no English club is even closer to these two Spanish in terms of social media influences . why do you think most of the times players reject the biggest league ( EPL) for La Laliga? You should have realised that La Liga though it's not the best League like EPL but it has the two biggest clubs: Real Madrid and Barcelona. one of the main Examples is your own legend Henry. Enough of these braggs please! we should in fact brag most
tiaakopst
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Another news from the Farmer's League.....Anyway, is from Madrid so it's worth reading.....I would had passed if it was from the bankrupt grass selling club.
You will die hating but you will never stop seeing the heading about these two clubs. They are the pinnacle of World Football. That's why La Liga will never die despite having only these two giants. They the two club of the biggest fan base in the world. KEEP HATING, MAY BE YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF HAPPY AS YOU THINK ONE DAY
tiaakopst
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Another news from the Farmer's League.....Anyway, is from Madrid so it's worth reading.....I would had passed if it was from the bankrupt grass selling club.
why do hate Laliga this much? so you meant there shouldn't be any news regarding to La Liga clubs? Remember, journalists would garner more followers comments etc. talking about only these 2 Laliga powerful giants that your big 5 combined. In England, apart from United, the rest are trash. Your league is powerful but your individual clubs are mile away from the power level of these two Spanish giants. stop hating arsenal fan. your Club is just a dust in front of Real Madrid and Barcelona
TemajungMichaelT
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Mendy has to go, Fran should stay.
for you. Mendy is even better than Alphonso Davies, this season. Davies is a bench player and Mendy is so good that Ancelotti called him the best LB in the world
babafemi
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Mendy has to go, Fran should stay.
Kiwalnsyz
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Another news from the Farmer's League.....Anyway, is from Madrid so it's worth reading.....I would had passed if it was from the bankrupt grass selling club.
Haha you get the point
Worldreal
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A statue of Kylian Mbappe is being constructed in Paris. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬
Eminento
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I prefer Fran Garcia....sell Mendy
Weuiknsu
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real Madrid is on fire this season I believe we are lifting the champions league
malablata
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Another news from the Farmer's League.....Anyway, is from Madrid so it's worth reading.....I would had passed if it was from the bankrupt grass selling club.
Damsims
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Cool