Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe sidelined due to thigh injury
Kylian Mbappe, the star forward of Real Madrid, has been sidelined due to a thigh injury. The French international sustained this injury during a match against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday. Despite scoring in the 3-2 victory, he was substituted after 80 minutes of play. Post-match, Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that Mbappe was "a little overloaded" and had requested a substitution "to avoid problems." Here are further details on the same.
Real Madrid confirms Mbappe's injury
On Wednesday, Real Madrid confirmed that Mbappe has suffered an injury to his left leg's biceps femoris. The club stated that "following tests" the 25-year-old "has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg." They also added that his progress will be closely monitored. This announcement comes ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming league match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Mbappe's injury could affect upcoming matches
The extent of Mbappe's injury could potentially impact Real Madrid's performance in their forthcoming matches. The team is scheduled to face Atletico Madrid in a league match on Sunday, followed by games against Lille in the UEFA Champions League and Villarreal in La Liga. Spanish media outlets have speculated that Mbappe might be out of action for approximately three weeks due to his injury.
Mbappe's performance at Real Madrid
Mbappe joined Real Madrid this summer after his contract with French side Paris Saint-Germain ended. He has scored seven goals in nine games for Real Madrid, including 5 from 7 La Liga games. The team currently holds the second position in La Liga standings with 17 points. Mbappe's heroics include goals in the UEFA Super Cup over Atalanta in August and on his Champions League debut for the club.
