Kylian Mbappé’s early exit against Atalanta joins a list of injuries that is already far too long at Real Madrid. The first diagnosis is in for the Casa Blanca No9.
The match had started well for Mbappé. The French striker, repositioned up front, scored in the 11th minute after a world-class move. But the joy was short-lived. In the 35th minute, the 2018 world champion collapsed on the pitch, clearly suffering from discomfort in the back of his left thigh.
Forced to leave his teammates, he was immediately replaced by Rodrygo. The seriousness of the injury has yet to be confirmed, but sources close to the club say that Kylian Mbappé felt discomfort in the back of his left thigh and that further tests are scheduled for Wednesday in Madrid. A muscle injury can take several weeks to heal. Stars such as Lucas Vazquez, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes have just recovered from this injury.
Mbappé, lesionado, abandona el campo por su propio pie. Tiene algún problema muscular. pic.twitter.com/e9FFwVhlFG
— Abraham P. Romero (@AbrahamPRomero) December 10, 2024
Worrying injury crisis at Real Madrid
Real Madrid are going through a complicated period, with a spate of injuries having a direct impact on the team’s performance. To the list of absentees, which already includes the likes of Camavinga, Militão, Carvajal and Alaba, has now been added Mbappé. It’s bad news that makes Carlo Ancelotti’s squad even more fragile.
🚨💣 Mbappé tiene molestias parte posterior muslo izquierdo. Se le realizarán pruebas en Madrid.
— Remontada Blanca (@Blancaremontada) December 10, 2024
ℹ️ Alex Carrera (@Alex_Cab02 ) pic.twitter.com/QxJW3KVsou
For the Italian coach, the situation is becoming a real headache. Don Carlo is juggling improvised line-ups as he tries to stay on course in the Champions League and the league. While the team is still holding its own, the forced rotations could take their toll as the season progresses.
One thing is certain: if this muscle injury is confirmed, Kylian Mbappé could miss several crucial Real Madrid games. The timing of this injury, in the midst of the decisive phase of the Champions League, could not be more problematic.
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