Replaced in the 35th minute of the match between Atalanta Bergamo and Real Madrid (2-3) Tuesday in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé, injured in the back of the left thigh, could miss the next championship match but also the Intercontinental Cup final.
The tile at the time seemed to be getting better. Kylian Mbappé injured the back of his left thigh on Tuesday during Real Madrid's victory at Atalanta Bergamo (2-3) in the Champions League. The Frenchman, author of a nice goal and active on the Madrid striker's front, sat down on the pitch in the 35th minute of play before being replaced by Rodrygo. At the end of the meeting, Carlo Ancelotti wanted to be reassuring about the state of his star.
He could miss his second match with Real
“It’s an overload, a discomfort at the ischio level,” said the Italian. “It doesn't seem serious at all, we'll see tomorrow (Wednesday). He couldn't sprint, it bothered him a little and we preferred to replace him. With him at 100%, he could have done better in the things. His mobility was very important. He scored a superb goal.”
While awaiting the results of the French international's examinations in the coming hours, the precautionary principle could take precedence at Real Madrid. According to Marca, the striker could be preserved during the next La Liga match at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday (9 p.m.). The next event will be the final of the Intercontinental Cup (competition which brings together the champion clubs from each continent), on December 18 in Doha (Qatar).
Courtois announces his probable withdrawal from La Liga on Saturday
Although he is not a doctor, Thibaut Courtois still gave an estimate of the possible absence of his teammate. By confirming a possible impasse this weekend. “He felt a muscle contraction, I don’t think it’s anything serious,” said the Belgian goalkeeper. “He stopped in time. He didn't seem to notice a pinch but that the muscle was harder. We could lose him in Vallecas (Rayo Vallecano's home ground), and we'll see later.”
Mbappé, author of his 50th goal in the Champions League, did not mention his state of form on social networks. In a message on Instagram, he only welcomed this very valuable success for the rest of the competition. “Important victory, we did what we had to do,” he wrote. If he misses Saturday, he would miss his second match in his new colors since the one against Atlético de Madrid due to an injury to the back of his left thigh on October 29.
