Real Madrid are still not performing at their best and have yet to reach the high standards the coaching staff expects following Kroos’ departure and Mbappé’s arrival. Despite this, the team secured a victory with a brace from the golden boy Kylian Mbappé, who opened his La Liga scoring account and ensured Real Madrid took all three points.
At the start of the season, Ferland Mendy has been underperforming compared to his teammates, with numerous defensive errors and questionable physical condition. According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is known to be a strong supporter of Mendy, has expressed his desire for the left-back to return to top form. Ancelotti reportedly spoke to Mendy after a recent match, urging him to use the international break to improve his performance. Mendy needs to regain his previous defensive prowess to avoid being sidelined, as Ferran Garcia has been performing better in the minutes he has played.
The newspaper also noted that Ancelotti bluntly told Mendy he was the weakest performer on the team and needed to improve or risk losing his spot in the starting XI. Furthermore, Ancelotti appears to regret not securing Alphonso Davies during the summer transfer window, a player who could have significantly strengthened Real Madrid’s defense.Real Madrid’s season is off to a mixed start, with the team still working to find its rhythm after Toni Kroos’ departure and Kylian Mbappé’s much-anticipated arrival. While the team’s overall performance has yet to meet the high standards set by the coaching staff, Kylian Mbappé has already begun making an impact, scoring a brace to help Real Madrid secure all three points in a recent La Liga match.
However, not all players have started the season strongly. Ferland Mendy, in particular, has struggled with form, committing several defensive errors and showing signs of poor physical condition. According to *Defensa Central*, manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has been a strong advocate for Mendy in the past, has expressed concern over the left-back’s performances. Ancelotti reportedly had a candid conversation with Mendy after a recent match, urging him to use the upcoming international break to focus on regaining his form and fitness.
Ancelotti’s message to Mendy was reportedly direct, labeling him as the weakest performer in the squad and warning him that he could lose his place in the starting lineup if he does not improve. This situation is further complicated by the strong performances of Ferran Garcia, who has impressed in the limited minutes he has played. Additionally, there is speculation that Ancelotti regrets not securing Alphonso Davies during the summer transfer window, as the Canadian left-back could have provided a significant upgrade to Real Madrid’s defensive stability.
