Sport|FootballReal Madrid to ‘push deadline’ for Mbappe to make Atletico Super Cup returnReal Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is out of Sunday’s Real Betis clash in La Liga, but could be fast tracked for return in Atletico Super Cup derby.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will not participate in the La Liga home game against Real Betis on Sunday due to a knee injury. Manager Xabi Alonso has stated that efforts are being made to ensure Mbappe's availability for the Spanish Super Cup…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will not participate in the La Liga home game against Real Betis on Sunday due to a knee injury. Manager Xabi Alonso has stated that efforts are being made to ensure Mbappe's availability for the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid next week.
The 27-year-old France captain has sustained a sprain in his left knee. Initial assessments suggested a recovery period of at least three weeks.
Real Madrid experienced a decrease in performance, drawing three league games in a row and losing to Celta Vigo in December. This has allowed Barcelona to gain a four-point lead in the title race. During this period, forward Vinicius Jr. has not scored since October and has only achieved five goals across all competitions this season.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will not participate in the La Liga home game against Real Betis on Sunday due to a knee injury.
Regarding Vinicius Jr.'s current form and recent fan reactions, Alonso commented that the player appears positive, benefiting from the recent break. Alonso emphasized the importance of team enthusiasm and collaboration to improve performance.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
