On the eve of the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid are facing a worrying situation: Kylian Mbappé did not take part in collective training on Tuesday. The French striker, a key figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, is said to be suffering from a dental problem that prevented him from joining his team-mates for the final training session before the trip to San Sebastian.
Kylian Mbappé may not travel to Real Sociedad for tomorrow’s Copa del Rey semi-final. According to Guillermo Rai of The Athletic, the absence is due to dental pain, which is preventing the player from training normally. The club’s medical staff have yet to make an official statement on the player’s condition, leaving it unclear whether he will take part.
With Carlo Ancelotti already considering resting a number of key players, including Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde, Mbappé’s possible withdrawal could be a major blow for Los Merengues. The former PSG striker has been in fine form in recent weeks, adapting to Madrid’s game after a lacklustre start to the season.
🚨🦷 Ancelotti on Mbappé not training due to tooth extraction: “He will travel and he will be available tomorrow”. pic.twitter.com/ZnXgLjF3VT
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What impact will Real Madrid have against Real Sociedad?
The absence of Mbappé, if confirmed, could force Carlo Ancelotti to revise his game plan for this crucial match. The Italian coach does, however, have some solid alternatives at his disposal, with players like Vinícius Jr, Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz capable of picking up the slack up front. The Transalpine coach could also give Endrick some game time.
Carlo Ancelotti’s pre-match press conference, scheduled for later today, should shed further light on the Mbappé situation. Will he be on the scoresheet? Will he be preserved for the league and Champions League? These are just some of the questions on the minds of Madrid fans. In any case, Real Madrid will need to be solid and adaptable for this perilous trip. Whether Mbappé starts or not could well be the deciding factor in the outcome of this semi-final first leg.
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