Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is managing a knee injury, prompting the club to rest him as a safety measure. However, COPE reports that he is expected to return for the Champions League Round of 16 next month.
According to COPE, Mbappe will be out for 10-14 days. As anticipated, he will miss the second leg against Benfica in the Champions League, and also the La Liga match on Monday against Getafe.
This precaution is wise, as Getafe, managed by the tough Jose Bordalas, can be a challenging opponent for a player dealing with an injury.
The 10-14 day timeline means Mbappe will also miss the La Liga game against Celta Vigo on March 7. He is projected to return on March 10 or 11 for matches against either Manchester City or Sporting CP, although he may be held out until the second leg, which could lead to him missing the Elche game on March 14.
For Real Madrid fans, the key takeaway is that Mbappe is not seriously injured and will be ready for vital upcoming matches, especially in the Champions League Round of 16 and the El Derbi against Atletico Madrid on March 22.