Kylian Mbappé
RMAFrance
Right
Dec 20, 1998
27
5'11"
165 lb
CF
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Playmaking Forward
Real MadridUnavailable for Clasico
Mbappe (hamstring) was not included in the squad for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona after withdrawing from the final part of Saturday's training session, with the semitendinosus injury in his left leg failing to heal in time, according to the club.
Analysis: Mbappe's late withdrawal is a significant blow for Real Madrid after he had passed his fitness tests Thursday and appeared to be closing in on a return. The setback during Saturday's session ultimately proved decisive, forcing the coaching staff to leave him out of the squad for one of the most high-profile fixtures of the season. Vinicius Junior will lead the attack in his absence, with Brahim Diaz and Gonzalo Garcia among the other options available to coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Merengues will now hope Mbappe can recover fully before the final fixtures of the campaign.
Should be available for Clasico
Mbappe (hamstring) trained in full Friday and should be an option for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, the club posted.
Analysis: Mbappe had passed his fitness tests Thursday after completing a brief session with the group, and a full training session on Friday is the clearest sign yet that he is ready to feature in one of the biggest fixtures of the season. Whether he starts or is eased back from the bench will be coach Alvaro Arbeloa's call, with Vinicius Junior expected to lead the attack regardless. Getting Mbappe available at all for the Clasico is a significant boost for Real Madrid heading into what is one of their last major opportunities to make a statement in a difficult domestic season.
Could make squad for Clasico
Mbappe (hamstring) passed his fitness tests Thursday and is gaining options to at least be included in the squad for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, according to Abraham PRomero.
Analysis: Mbappe completed a brief session with the group before working individually in the gym and with the physiotherapist, representing a notable step forward in his recovery from the semitendinosus injury in his left leg. The positive test results are an encouraging sign after concerns over his availability for one of the biggest fixtures of the season. A place in the squad appears increasingly likely, though whether he will be fit enough to start or feature from the bench remains to be seen. Vinicius Junior is expected to lead the attack regardless, with Brahim Diaz and Gonzalo Garcia available as additional options should coach Alvaro Arbeloa opt to manage Mbappe's minutes carefully in his return.
Will be assessed Thursday
Mbappe (hamstring) continued his recovery work in the gym and pool Wednesday and will undergo medical tests Thursday to evaluate the state of his muscle injury and determine his availability for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, according to Carlos Rodriguez of Onda Madrid.
Analysis: Mbappe has been working through his recovery from the semitendinosus injury in his left leg that forced him off during the draw against Real Betis, and Thursday's tests will be decisive in the coaching staff's planning for the biggest fixture of the weekend. Vinicius Junior is expected to continue leading the attack if Mbappe cannot be cleared, with Brahim Diaz and Gonzalo Garcia among the other options available to coach Alvaro Arbeloa for a Clasico that represents one of Real Madrid's last major opportunities to make a statement in a difficult domestic season.
Crucial fitness test Wednesday
Mbappe (hamstring) will undergo a crucial fitness test Wednesday to determine his availability for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, according to Madrid Xtra.
Analysis: Mbappe continues to recover from the semitendinosus injury in his left leg that forced him off during the draw against Real Betis, with the results of Wednesday's test set to be decisive in the coaching staff's planning for the weekend. The French forward's absence from group training is not an encouraging sign heading into one of the most high-profile fixtures of the season. Vinicius Junior is expected to continue leading the attack should Mbappe be unable to pass the fitness test, with Brahim Diaz and Gonzalo Garcia among the other options available to coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Clasico represents one of the last major opportunities for Real Madrid to make a statement in what has been a difficult season domestically.
Suffers hamstring injury
Mbappe (hamstring) was diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg and will be monitored as his recovery progresses, according to the club.
Analysis: Mbappe's diagnosis confirms the muscular issue that forced him off in the 81st minute of Friday's draw against Real Betis, with the semitendinosus being part of the hamstring muscle group. No return timeline has been established, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain at this stage. The Merengues are already seeing their title hopes fade this season, and losing their star forward for any significant period would represent a major blow to their remaining ambitions. Vinicius Junior could continue in the striker role in his absence, with Brahim Diaz and Gonzalo Garcia among the other options should coach Alvaro Arbeloa look to reshuffle the attack.
Picks up muscle issue against Betis
Mbappe was forced to exit Friday's 1-1 draw against Real Betis with a suspected hamstring strain, Miguel Angel Diaz of Cadena COPE reports.
Analysis: Mbappe made it to the 81st minute of the game, turning in a disappointing display before being forced off. The injury could prevent him from training for a few days, but its full extent remains unclear, and there's a chance he'll be forced to miss upcoming games if he's in fact dealing with a muscular problem. Losing the star forward would be a major setback for the Merengues, who are starting to see their title hopes fade this season. While Vinicius Junior is already featuring as a striker, he could be joined by Gonzalo Garcia if Mbappe is not fit enough to play and coach Alvaro Arbeloa wants to stick with a two-man front line.
Bags opener Tuesday
Mbappe scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Analysis: Mbappe opened up the scoring Tuesday with an outside-the-box strike in the 30th minute assisted by Arda Guler. It marked his 24th La Liga goal of the season, but his first since Feb. 8. He tied a season high with four shots on target and also created four chances in a very productive day on the attack.
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