New Delhi: Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico Madrid this weekend due to a thigh injury that is likely to keep him out for three weeks. After putting Madrid ahead 2-0 early in the match, star forward Kylian Mbappe was replaced in the 80th minute of Madrid’s 3-2 La Liga victory against Alavés at the Bernabeu due to left leg discomfort.
Mbappe asked to be substituted to avoid any problems, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti, who called it “a knock” following the game. However, Madrid officially announced the France international’s injury on Wednesday.
What the medical team had to say
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid confirm that Kylian Mbappé suffers an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg.
He will be out for the next 3 weeks, set to miss games against Atlético Madrid, Lille and Valladolid. pic.twitter.com/Kb8u7TAPI2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 25, 2024
The Real Madrid Medical Services performed tests on their newest super star today, and the results showed that he has a femoral biceps injury in his left leg, the club announced. Mbappe would be missing matches with Lille in the Champions League, Villarreal in La Liga, and the France international break due to his three-week absence.
Madrid trails leaders Barcelona with 17 points from seven games heading into Sunday’s rivalry with Atletico at the Metropolitano Stadium. With six games played, Atlético has twelve points. On Thursday, they will visit Celta Vigo ahead of Sunday’s derby. Mbappe has scored five goals in La Liga so far this season because to his consistent improvement in form, with his best goal of the year coming against Alavés.
Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for the next three weeks after he suffered an injury this weekend. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
