As the countdown to the first Clásico of the season begins, Real Madrid faces uncertainty over the fitness of star striker Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona‘s rising talent Lamine Yamal. With just ten days remaining until the high-stakes clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, both clubs are grappling with significant injury concerns that could impact their lineups.
Mbappé, who recently joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, has been a focal point of the team’s offensive strategy. However, he withdrew from the French national team during the international break due to a right ankle sprain sustained in a match against Villarreal. Despite scoring in France’s 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, his subsequent discomfort led to his early return to Madrid for recovery. Club sources suggest that while he may not be at full fitness, there is optimism surrounding his availability for the upcoming LaLiga fixture against Getafe this Sunday.
Barcelona’s Injury Woes
On the other hand, Barcelona’s hopes rest on Lamine Yamal, who also exited international duty early. The young forward has made headlines this season with his impressive performances, but he too was sidelined due to injury concerns. Barça manager Hansi Flick faces a daunting task as he prepares for the Clásico without several key players. Currently, he is managing a squad that is already missing at least five crucial members, which could severely limit Barcelona’s attacking options against their arch-rivals.
Real Madrid’s Recovery Progress
In addition to Mbappé’s situation, Real Madrid is optimistic about Franco Mastantuono’s readiness for both Getafe and the Clásico. After dealing with muscle fatigue while training with Argentina, Mastantuono returned to Madrid without featuring in any matches and has since resumed training without issues. His youthful energy could prove vital as Madrid looks to secure an advantage over Barcelona.
Meanwhile, defender Dean Huijsen is on the mend from a calf injury that kept him out of Spain’s recent matches. While he is ruled out for this weekend’s fixture against Getafe, there is hope that he could return in time for the UEFA Champions League clash with Juventus next week. His recovery would be timely as Real Madrid gears up for a critical stretch of matches.
Right-backs Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold present another layer of uncertainty for coach Xabi Alonso. Both players are in the final stages of their rehabilitation but have yet to be cleared for full participation. Carvajal’s calf injury and Alexander-Arnold’s hamstring issue have kept them out of action recently, but they are gradually returning to training at Valdebebas. The club remains cautious about their reintegration into matchday squads.
The upcoming Clásico promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with drama and intensity, especially if both teams can field their best players. Will Mbappé and Yamal be fit enough to take center stage in one of football’s most prestigious rivalries? As both sides prepare for battle, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on their star players’ fitness levels.
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