E-Noticies, @realmadrid Maximum concern for Kylian Mbappé 24 hours before Real Madrid-Manchester City
The news has hit Madridist fans like a ton of bricks, who have already found out what is happening with Mbappé
Real Madrid is playing for much more than three points against Manchester City tomorrow at Bernabéu. Los Blancos need to recover their form urgently and secure a good result if they don't want Xabi Alonso's future to be left at the mercy of the board's decision. The pressure is at its peak, as the team is emotionally shaken, so the fans have placed all their hopes on Kylian Mbappé, the great leader of the locker room at this moment.
The Frenchman is the soul of Real Madrid, the top scorer of the season, and the star around whom the entire attacking structure revolves. His runs, his explosiveness, and his goals are the main guarantee Xabi Alonso has during this period of collective doubts. The presence of Kylian Mbappé against City is seen as essential if Madrid wants to compete and ease the tensions surrounding the project.
However, to everyone's surprise and Pep Guardiola's delight, Mbappé's availability is in serious doubt. Let's remember that the Frenchman suffered a fracture of the ring finger on his left hand over the weekend against Celta. However, this isn't the reason he might miss the match against City.
Everyone waiting on Kylian Mbappé
Beyond the finger fracture, what really threatens his presence on Bernabéu's field are the discomforts he's been dragging in his left leg. Kylian Mbappé isn't at 100% physically, and today it was proven when he didn't go out to train with the rest of his teammates. It was the last training session before facing Manchester City, and the "10" stayed in the gym.
The image of the "10" inside the facilities, receiving treatment from the physiotherapists, has set off all the alarms at the club. With only 24 hours to go before kickoff, Kylian Mbappé hasn't completed the session with the group, which jeopardizes his chances of playing. Xabi Alonso hoped his progress would be positive, but the absence of the "10" from training doesn't inspire optimism.
Meanwhile, at Manchester City, the news has been received with obvious relief. Pep Guardiola knows Kylian Mbappé is the only footballer capable of single-handedly disrupting the English team's defensive system. Without him, Real Madrid will have to rely on the inspiration of Vinícius and Bellingham to achieve a positive result.
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