Mbappe injury casts doubt on Real Madrid El Clasico appearance

Kylian Mbappe's potential absence from Real Madrid's El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25 has raised concerns over his availability. The French star sustained a knee injury during France's match against Turkey, which could sideline him for anywhere between two weeks and three months. The club has yet to reveal the outcomes of the medical tests conducted on the player.

Mbappe's injury is similar to the one that sidelined him for nearly two months last season. France's coach deemed the injury concerning before Mbappe was removed from the national team and sent to rehab in Madrid. Dr. Ángel Villanueva, the medical expert assessing Mbappe's injury, estimates a recovery period of two to three weeks for a minor case, four to six weeks for a moderate injury, six to eight weeks for a severe injury, and 10 to 12 weeks for the most complex cases.

A specialized physiotherapist in Madrid expanded on the recovery timelines, stating that the standard duration for such injuries typically falls between three to eight weeks. However, the exact length of Mbappe's absence remains uncertain until Real Madrid officially confirms the medical results in the near future. The timing of the injury coincides with a critical period for Real Madrid, who face numerous challenging fixtures.

After a two-week break, they host Villarreal at home on October 10, visit Roma in the Champions League four days later, then travel to face Sevilla in La Liga on October 18, RB Leipzig in the Champions League on October 21, and finally play Barcelona in the highly anticipated El Clasico match on October 25. The timing of Mbappe's injury further emphasizes the importance of obtaining the medical results promptly, as a two-month absence could potentially result in him missing nine to ten matches for Real Madrid.