Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe faces World Cup risk after playing with partial knee ligament tear
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The Frenchman has suffered a serious knee injury.
Real Madrid are currently experiencing internal strife due to a major disagreement between the club and Kylian Mbappe’s inner circle. This is concerning the forward’s injury rehabilitation timeframe.
Those closest to the Frenchman are allegedly appalled by the idea of him being forced back into action too soon. Los Blancos are anxious to have their talismanic number 10 available for a possibly season-defining Champions League second-leg round of 16 matchup against Manchester City.
For the Spanish powerhouses, who are still reeling from a shocking home loss to Getafe that has seriously damaged their ambitions of winning LaLiga, the stress comes at a terrible moment.
Kylian Mbappe’s injury is worse than expected
Although the club’s official position has been one of cautious optimism, Kylian Mbappe’s camp’s story points to a far more dire medical reality than what is shown to the public. The player’s “left posterior cruciate ligament is at its limit,” according to a report by journalist Anton Meana via Cadena SER. This prognosis is significantly more concerning than the “sprain” that the club had officially reported.
Will Kylian Mbappe return in time for the 2026 World Cup?
The safe return for Mbappe would be around the 2026 World Cup, which is his entourage’s protective stance. Kylian Mbappe’s representatives firmly believe that he cannot afford to miss even one day of appropriate recuperation with just 100 days till the competition begins.
“The injury is quite serious, but we will merely refer to it as a sprain because that is what the medical report states. Mbappe doesn’t have much time left before the World Cup, which is in 100 days.”
Meana explained: “He needs all 100 to fully heal. It is feared that pushing a comeback for the City match could cause a devastating injury that would prevent the France captain from competing on the largest stage in the world.”
How long could Mabppe be out with an injury?
His entourage feels his return for the World Cup would be a safe comeback.
Why are Madrid rushing Kylian Mbappe’s return?
They want the forward for their second leg game against Man City.
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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.