What games will Kylian Mbappe miss for Real Madrid after club confirm injury? Reporter provides update
Journalist Alberto Pereiro has claimed that Kylian Mbappe will be out for 10 days after Real Madrid confirmed that the Frenchman has sustained a thigh injury in his left leg. Mbappe was subbed off before half-time during their Champions League match against Atalanta on Tuesday due to some discomfort.
After the match, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé’s injury wasn’t serious, claiming it’s an overload. Tests carried out on the player by Los Blancos confirmed the thigh injury.
Following the update about Mbappe’s situation from Real Madrid, Onda Cero journalist Alberto Pereiro has reported that the Frenchman is expected to be out for 10 days.
This means Kylian Mbappe will sit out Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, December 14. He is also a doubt for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final set to be played on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Madrid qualified for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final after they won the Champions League last season.
Mbappé has scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 22 appearances for Los Blancos across competitions since he joined the club as a free agent in the summer.
How Kylian Mbappé has fared at Real Madrid so far
Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a Bosman transfer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. However, his time in the Spanish capital hasn’t gone as most expected, as he has often struggled to make an impact.
While his goal-scoring ratio for the club is nothing to scoff at, the Frenchman was expected to elevate Los Blancos' attack to another level. Mbappe received a lot of criticism for his performance in El Clásico against Barcelona on October 26 as Los Blancos suffered a 4-0 defeat at home.
The 25-year-old forward missed two big chances, completed only one dribble, and lost four out of five duels against La Blaugrana. Mbappé was caught offside on eight occasions, the most of his career in a single match.