Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa gives latest Kylian Mbappe injury update ahead of Elche clash
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The Frenchman has missed four games due to injury.
Due to his ongoing injury recuperation, Kylian Mbappe will not play in Real Madrid’s LaLiga match against Elche. However, the Frenchman is anticipated to play in the forthcoming UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City, according to head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Kylian Mbappe will not play in their LaLiga match against Elche on Saturday after missing his club’s previous four games due to a knee problem. Even though the World Cup winner has made great progress in his recovery, the technical team and medical staff have chosen to proceed cautiously.
The club prioritised Kylian Mbappe’s conditioning for the European stage, reflecting the enormous stakes of the coming week. In order to minimise the possibility of a long-term setback during the domestic run-in, Arbeloa is eager to make sure his star player is fully recovered before resuming competitive activity.
Mbappe is likely to return against City
The coaching staff has chosen not to risk the French attacker ahead of a crucial week for the Spanish powerhouses, even if he is showing encouraging signs in his injury recovery.
“The situation is not complicated. He’s getting better every day. His recovery is progressing as it should.
We’ve made a plan, and it depends on his progress, but I think he’ll be fine. He won’t be available tomorrow, but I’m sure he’ll travel to Manchester,” Arbeloa said at a press conference.
“I want him to be able to travel to Manchester. We’ll see how he is tomorrow and on Sunday when we’ll make a final decision.”
Arbeloa is determined to keep his team focused on the domestic title fight even though Kylian Mbappe’s absence is a setback for the next match. Regardless of who is in the starting lineup, the manager insisted that the players maintain a high level of energy. He anticipates a tough environment akin to that of the first leg against Manchester City.
Los Blancos, who are presently in second place in LaLiga, want to keep up the pressure on Barcelona, who lead the league by four points. Madrid travel to Manchester for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 match after the game against Elche. Federico Valverde’s incredible hat-trick in the first leg gave Madrid a 3-0 advantage.
Will Kylian Mbappe play against Elche?
Arbeloa revealed he is out against Elche.
How many games has he missed due to injury?
He has missed four matches so far.
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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.