Kylian Mbappe risked injury to try & save Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid job: Report
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The Frenchman reportedly played with an injury.
In a frantic attempt to keep Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe disregarded medical advice and ran the risk of suffering a severe knee injury.
Knowing that a loss would probably be the end for the Basque coach, with whom he had a great relationship despite their little time together at the Bernabeu, the French superstar persevered. He went through the discomfort barrier in the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to FC Barcelona.
A 3-2 defeat to Barca sealed Alonso’s fate
Alonso’s fate was finally sealed by the 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Sources from France have recently revealed that Kylian Mbappe participated in the game despite being severely hindered by a knee injury. The French captain’s choice to play was a calculated risk motivated by a desire to defend a manager he had come to greatly respect.
Mbappe was well aware that the Clásico match in Saudi Arabia was essentially a referendum on Alonso’s term, according to L’Équipe. Despite having a sprained knee that should have kept him out of play until January 21, the forward made himself available. Why? He sensed that a loss would be the last straw for the project.
The team’s top scorer made a selfless sacrifice by risking his long-term health in the hopes that his presence would help them defeat their fierce rivals.
Before the final, Kylian Mbappe had to deal with a harsh medical reality. His return was set for late January by the club’s medical team due to the severity of the knee sprain he was carrying. But a change in planning resulted from the desperate circumstances.
It is known that Xabi Alonso pushed hard to utilise his finest player, even if it was just for a brief cameo near the conclusion of the game, because he was well aware of how vulnerable his position was.
Did Kylian Mbappe play with an injury in the Spanish Super Cup?
Yes, he played with a sprained knee.
Who won the match?
Barcelona won the game 3-2.
When will Kylian Mbappe return from injury?
He was absent from the recent Madrid training, and previously was expected to return by January 21.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.