Real Madrid faces uncertainty over Kylian Mbappe’s fitness after the French forward injured his knee during France’s 1-0 win over Turkey in the UEFA Nations League. The striker scored the only goal of the match but sustained the injury in the same move, raising immediate concern.
Initial assessments of Mbappe’s knee have left Real Madrid “pessimistic,” according to Sergio Lopez of AS. The club is awaiting detailed medical results expected later on Tuesday evening. Manager Zinedine Zidane, who was making his debut as France’s national team coach, confirmed the injury “did not look good” and said Mbappe would leave the squad as a precaution and return to Madrid for further evaluation.
Mbappe’s France teammate Rayan Cherki suggested the injury was not serious, but the mood within Real Madrid’s camp contrasts sharply with that optimism. The club’s medical staff will conduct thorough examinations at their Valdebebas training ground before providing a clearer diagnosis and an estimate of how long the forward might be sidelined.
The injury comes at an inconvenient time for Real Madrid. They recently suffered a defeat in the Madrid derby, and fans are already concerned about the team’s form. Mbappe has been in good shape this season, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in all competitions. His absence would leave a significant gap in the squad, especially with important fixtures looming.
Real Madrid’s upcoming schedule includes matches against Villarreal, AS Roma, and Sevilla, with the high-profile El Clasico against Barcelona just over a month away. Losing Mbappe during this stretch would pose challenges for manager Jose Mourinho and the team’s attacking options.
For now, the club remains in a holding pattern, waiting for the full results of the tests. The extent of Mbappe’s injury and his recovery timeline will only become clear once those results are in.
According to Yahoo Sports.
