Real Madrid superstar expected to start vs Villarreal after returning to Spain to continue recovery
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to start in the upcoming match against Villarreal following a minor knee injury. The player underwent a recovery plan in Spain and is now reintegrating with the squad under the supervision of medical staff.
Why it matters
Mbappe's availability is a significant factor for Real Madrid's performance in high-stakes league matches.
Kylian Mbappe is already back in Madrid. The Real Madrid forward landed at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport this morning accompanied by his partner, Ester Exposito, at 11:16am, according to AS .
Real Madrid were training at Valdebebas from 10:30 am, so it is clear that the Frenchman did not take part in that session.
However, he is expected at Valdebebas later today to continue his recovery and reconditioning after the knee problem he suffered, which will not prevent him from playing against Villarreal, the report further states.
Mbappe suffered significant pain in his left knee during the first of France's four matches during this international break. It was Zinedine Zidane's debut as national team manager and the Real Madrid attacker scored the only goal of the match.
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