Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say Real
PARIS: France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes.
France forward Kylian Mbappe suffered a severe knee injury during a recent national team match, according to his club Real Madrid. The club confirmed the 21-year-old was diagnosed with a hyperextension of the left knee's posterior capsule after suffering the injury in France's 1-0 victory over Turkey. Mbappe left the pitch shortly after opening the scoring in the opening match of the national team's international break.
Real Madrid's medical team conducted tests on the young forward on Saturday, and the diagnosis was confirmed. New France coach Zinedine Zidane made it clear that the club would not take any risks with Mbappe's recovery, stating he would not be included in the three Nations League matches scheduled over the next ten days. France's next matches include games against Belgium on Monday, Italy on October 2, and Belgium again on October 5 at the Stade de France.
Real Madrid's first fixture after the international break is against Villarreal on October 10, which may be too soon for an Mbappe return. However, Spanish daily AS reported on Saturday that the French forward is expected to be fit for the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.
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