Real Madrid will face Valencia in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. It is safe to say that it is an important game for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, as Los Blancos are expected to win every piece of silverware that they compete for. The reward for winning this match will be a place in the final against either Barcelona or Real Betis.
Real Madrid have a huge problem heading into the game against Valencia, when it comes to their left-back position.
David Alaba had already picked up an injury and is expected to miss three weeks of action. Thus, he has not travelled with the team. And now, it looks like Ferland Mendy is carrying an injury as well.
As reported by GOAL, Mendy is suffering from an overload in a calf, which resulted in him missing training on Tuesday. Thus, his participation in the match against Valencia is in doubt, and the case is the same for the final, if Real Madrid manage to make it.
Real Madrid handed huge left-back problem for Valencia game
Mendy is the first choice left-back for Real Madrid, even though his performances this season have received quite a bit of criticism.
On the other hand, Alaba acts as the cover for the Frenchman, even though he has a starting place as a centre-back already.
Other than the two, there are no other recognised left-backs in the squad, and as a result, Real Madrid must be worried heading into the game against Valencia, with their defence already struggling in this campaign.
If Mendy does indeed miss the game vs Valencia, then the most likely solution for Real Madrid might be playing Eduardo Camavinga in the position. Even though the Frenchman is a midfielder, he has played on the left side of defence on a few occasions in recent times, and actually impressed as well.