Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso tested Ferland Mendy in a new position during a training match thsi weekend.
That’s according to Marca, who have confirmed that the Frenchman was tried in a central role.
Mendy is for his part yet to take to the pitch this season, following a long-term spell on the sidelines through injury.
Now recovered, though, his path to regular minutes looks blocked, by the presence of both Álvaro Carreras, and Fran García.
Could the 30-year-old therefore have a better shot at game time as a centre-back?
With Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba continuing to struggle for fitness, Mendy was on Friday given the chance to impress as a central defender.
As much came during a match between ranks at Valdebebas, as Xabi Alonso continues to search for ways to satisfy the fringe members of his squad.
Real Madrid are of course primed to return to action on Sunday evening, in a La Liga meeting with Rayo Vallecano.
Conor Laird – GSFN
