Real Madrid is awaiting news on Kylian Mbappe’s fitness ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against Manchester City on Wednesday, March 11.
The French forward has been out with a knee injury and is uncertain for the important game at Santiago Bernabeu.
During his recovery, Mbappe has missed three matches, and the next 48 hours will be crucial in deciding if he can return to face Pep Guardiola’s team.
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Mbappe’s chance to play depends on his left knee, which has bothered him since an injury on December 7.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the forward has completed part of his rehabilitation in Paris under knee specialist Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet as a part of a conservative treatment plan.
The 27-year-old returned to Spain over the weekend and will undergo more medical tests at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training facility on Monday.
These examinations will show if he can resume on-field training or if he needs more recovery time.
Real Madrid hopes to have Mbappe back for the Champions League match against Manchester City but remains careful about not rushing his return before he is fully healed.
Real Madrid’s Results Without Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe has been absent from Real Madrid’s last three matches as he continues his recovery.
During this time, the team secured two wins and suffered one defeat in La Liga against Getafe.
Mbappe is a crucial player, currently the top scorer for Real Madrid with 38 goals in 33 matches across all competitions, as noted by SofaScore.
The team is also facing another significant setback, as Rodrygo is out for the season due to injury.
With these important players missing, there are hopes for Vinicius Jr. to be the main attacking option. He scored six goals in his last seven games but did not score in his last two outings.