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Pessimism at Real Madrid over superstar’s injury as test results awaited

Real Madrid fear the worst regarding the injury to superstar Kylian Mbappe. Sergio Lopez of AS reports that the initial assessment of his knee injury has produced ‘bad vibes’ within the club. As s...

Pessimism at Real Madrid over superstar’s injury as test results awaited

Pessimism has taken hold at Real Madrid following the injury to star player Kylian Mbappe, as detailed examination results remain pending. According to AS reporter Sergio Lopez, initial assessments of the knee injury have left the club with "bad vibes." Mbappe suffered the injury during a match against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.

The Real Madrid forward scored the only goal of the game, but the cost was his knee. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed the injury did not appear promising and stated that Mbappe would return to Madrid to be examined, leaving the France national team camp. Initial reactions within the Real Madrid camp do not mirror the same optimism.

The team's mood is described as pessimistic about Mbappe's injury. If the superstar is sidelined for an extended period, Real Madrid will be without their star player at a crucial juncture in the season. Mbappe's absence will be a significant setback for the team, particularly with the derby defeat already casting a shadow over the club.

With high-profile matches against Villarreal, AS Roma, Sevilla, and the approaching El Clasico against Barcelona, Real Madrid will be without Mbappe, who has already contributed eight goals and two assists this season across all competitions. The team is anxiously awaiting the examination results to determine the severity of the Frenchman's injury and the timeline for his recovery.

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