The status of Kylian Mbappe’s injury at Real Madrid has been a central topic of discussion in recent weeks. The Frenchman has been grappling with a persistent knee issue since December. Despite his attempts to play through discomfort, a decision was ultimately made for him to take a break until his full recovery.
Two weeks have now passed since Mbappe’s last appearance, during which speculation about potential surgery emerged. Both the player and Real Madrid are keen to avoid an operation, aiming to prevent a prolonged absence. Nevertheless, concerns lingered that foregoing surgery might prevent him from reaching peak physical condition.
Encouragingly, however, these anxieties are now diminishing. Reports indicate a significant and unexpectedly rapid improvement in Mbappe’s condition in recent days, leading to renewed optimism that he might feature in the upcoming Champions League clash against Manchester City on Tuesday.
Initially, Real Madrid had resigned themselves to Mbappe missing the entirety of the Champions League Round of 16 tie. However, there is now a strong possibility he will be included in the squad traveling to Manchester next week. He will, however, miss Saturday’s match against Elche, which is deemed too soon for his return to action.
Considering the Risk: Mbappe’s Potential Return Against Manchester City
For injuries of this nature, extended rest typically reduces the likelihood of recurrence. Consequently, Real Madrid would ideally prefer not to rely on Mbappe for the Manchester City fixture, especially given their comfortable three-goal advantage heading into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. This scenario remains a distinct possibility, allowing them to carefully manage his comeback.
