Mendy fails to defy critics in his toughest season at Real Madrid

Mendy fails to defy critics in his toughest season at Real Madrid

He may not be the only one to blame for the defeat at Villarreal, but Ferland Mendy has not managed to defy critics who question his presence in Real Madrid‘s first team.

Since the start of the season, the Frenchman has been struggling to deliver as part of an inconsistent defence. Antonio Rudiger has yet to impress at the back and opponents are making the most of Real Madrid‘s defensive frailties.

Coaches and teammates have placed their confidence in Mendy, but fans have doubts as he is capable of the best and worst.

From clearing Jack Grealish‘s shot off the line last season in the Champions League, to making two costly errors against Villarreal on Saturday.

Performances such as the one he produced at the Estadio de las Ceramica make many doubt whether his contract, one which ends in 2025, should be renewed.

The club are not in search of a replacement despite having introduced a buy-back clause in the deal to offload academy product Fran Garcia to Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid are waiting for offers to arrive and anything could happen if Mendy fails to live up to expectations.

Going back to what was Real Madrid‘s second LaLiga Santander defeat, the team were clumsy in defence, struggling to build from the back against Villarreal.