Real Madrid are optimistic that Kylian Mbappe could return in time for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City on March 17 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
The French superstar has been sidelined for several weeks due to a knee injury and missed Madrid’s last two matches. In a bid to clarify the extent of the problem, Mbappé travelled to Paris for further medical examinations, which reportedly confirmed that surgery is not required at this stag
Real Madrid’s medical team believe the issue is relatively minor and expect the forward to return within three weeks.
Mbappe has since been working closely with the club’s fitness staff in an effort to accelerate his recovery while ensuring the injury does not worsen.
However, there appears to be a disagreement behind the scenes. According to reports from El Larguero, people close to Mbappe believe the injury could be more serious than the club initially indicated. His entourage is said to be concerned that rushing back too quickly could aggravate the problem.
Those concerns are heightened by the looming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is now around 100 days away. Mbappe’s representatives are reportedly cautious about any risk that could jeopardize his participation in the global tournament.
For now, the striker has remained in Paris to continue treatment and rehabilitation until he feels fully comfortable to return to action.
Madrid, meanwhile, are hoping their talisman will recover in time for the crucial Champions League showdown against City, especially with attacking options already limited due to the absence of Rodrygo.
Mbappe’s potential return could prove decisive in what is expected to be one of the biggest matches of the European season.
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