Real Madrid are reportedly 'worried' about Ferland Mendy's injury problems despite the fact that the Frenchman is seemingly closing in on a return to first-team action.

The 26-year-old has not played for Los Blancos since the start of May, with discomfort in his lower leg forcing him to miss the start of the 2021-22 campaign.

Mendy is believed to be in contention to make his return in Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk after the international break.

However, according to Marca, the left-back still suffers pain and discomfort when running and walking, and the fact that his legs are not even leads to muscular problems.

The report claims that Carlo Ancelotti's side are confident that the problem can be addressed, although they will not allow him to return until he is free from pain.

Mendy has scored three times and registered four assists in 70 appearances for Real Madrid since making the move from Lyon in July 2019. body check tags ::