Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Sunday, but the win came at a cost as defender Ferland Mendy was forced off with an injury after just 10 minutes.
The latest setback puts the 30-year-old's participation in the upcoming World Cup in serious doubt. Mendy had been hoping to force his way back into France's squad after missing recent call-ups.
Mendy has endured a difficult season, managing only nine appearances for Real Madrid. He was part of France's team at the 2024 European Championship but hasn't been selected since.
The injury occurred while Mendy was sprinting for the ball, with the medical staff attending to what appeared to be a right leg muscle injury. Real Madrid have yet to provide details on the severity of the issue.