Panic over! Kylian Mbappe's knee injury less serious than feared as Real Madrid star faces just 10-12 days on the sidelines
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has avoided a serious ligament tear following a knee injury sustained during international duty. He is expected to return to play in 10-12 days, keeping him available for the upcoming El Clasico.
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Mbappe is a high-profile athlete whose fitness significantly impacts the performance of one of the world's most popular football clubs.
Real Madrid have breathed a massive sigh of relief regarding the fitness of Kylian Mbappe following a concerning injury scare on international duty. The French superstar is now expected to be available for the season's first El Clasico against Barcelona after tests revealed his knee issue is not as severe as initially anticipated.
The collective anxiety surrounding the Santiago Bernabeu has finally dissipated after Real Madrid released a formal medical update on their star forward. Following his early withdrawal during France's Nations League encounter with Turkey, the 25-year-old underwent extensive scans to determine the extent of the damage to his left leg.
The club's medical staff confirmed that the player has avoided a catastrophic ligament tear, which was the primary concern for both club and country immediately following the incident in Kocaeli.
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