A surprise in the Real Madrid group for the trip to Lille

Real Madrid is preparing to face LOSC this Wednesday in the Champions League, and a major surprise has slipped into the Madrid group: the presence of Kylian Mbappé. The French striker, who suffered an injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg only a week ago against Alavés in the championship, seemed set to miss several weeks of competition. However, Carlo Ancelotti decided to include him in his squad for this trip to the Pierre-Mauroy stadium.

Express return for Mbappé

As soon as his injury was announced, initial estimates suggested that Mbappé would be sidelined for three weeks. Against all expectations, the player showed signs of rapid recovery, training on the fringes of the group and gradually intensifying his efforts. According to the daily Markthe attacker’s feelings are positive, and his presence in the group is explained by a desire to test his physical state as close as possible to important deadlines.

Doubt remains, however, about his active participation against Lille. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will only make his final decision after the final training session scheduled for Tuesday evening. “ We will assess his condition and see if he is ready to play », indicated the Italian technician during the pre-match press conference. Mbappé’s premature return could well be a major asset for the Merengues, who want to secure away success to consolidate their position in the Champions League group.

Another aspect to follow closely is the possibility of a duel between Kylian and his younger brother, Ethan, who now plays at LOSC. If he were to set foot on the pitch, Mbappé could play a match with a very special flavor against a team which counts his brother in its ranks.

In any case, the presence of the star striker in the group represents a major surprise for Madrid supporters and another threat for LOSC, who will have to closely monitor the striker’s movements in the event of entry into the game. Real Madrid undoubtedly hopes that their return to the field will materialize and mark the start of a new dynamic for the European competition.