Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa shares update on Kylian Mbappe's injury
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The Frenchman could be sidelined for the Champions League last 16 leg 1 game against Manchester City.
Real Madrid are “very clear” about Kylian Mbappé’s knee issue, according to coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Moreover, on Sunday, he acknowledged that Mbappé is in doubt to play Manchester City after the star forward was sidelined for an undetermined amount of time this week.
Since before Christmas, Kylian Mbappé has been experiencing pain in his left knee. Madrid have been trying to manage the ailment by frequently resting the player, such as during last month’s LaLiga victory over Real Sociedad, the Spanish Supercopa semifinal, and the December loss (league phase) to Manchester City.
Alvaro Arbeloa issues worrying Kylian Mbappe injury update
When Kylian Mbappé missed the Champions League playoff second leg against SL Benfica earlier this week, Arbeloa acknowledged that his absence “won’t be a question of days, it will be longer.” However, the club haven’t released an official medical report outlining the issue.
Arbeloa: “It’s very clear to us: what’s wrong, and what we want now. It’s that [Mbappé] recovers totally from the discomfort, so he can come back at 100%, with complete confidence and security — when he feels totally recovered, and that discomfort has disappeared.”
Madrid will play City at the Bernabéu on Wednesday, March 11, after entertaining Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Friday. On Monday, 2 March, they will face Getafe.
On March 14, they play Elche, and on March 17, they play the UCL second leg in Manchester. Arbeloa responded, “We’ll see, day by day,” when asked if Kylian Mbappé would return to play against one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. “He will see how he feels, how he recovers and evolves.”
In order to be ready for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, Arbeloa denied that players like Kylian Mbappé would want to avoid aggravating an injury during the season.
Which injury has Kylian Mbappe suffered?
He has knee pain, which has affected his minutes on the pitch.
How long will Mbappe be out?
His return timeline has not been revealed yet.
When will Madrid play next?
They will next play on Monday against Getafe.
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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.