Kylian Mbappé skips Madrid training and heads to Paris
Kylian Mbappé left the training camp of the French national team of France with a knee injury and travelled from Madrid to Paris instead of undergoing rehabilitation – a move that is causing a stir in Spanish media. He had been injured in the victory over Turkey, with tests at Real Madrid showing damage to the posterior joint capsule in his left knee.
Unclear Rehabilitation Plans
Spanish media initially reported a two‑week break for the striker. Shortly thereafter, rumors emerged that he could be fit again after just ten days. In the Spanish reports Mbappé is often written without the accent. The officials at Real Madrid have so far not given a date for his return.
Implications for Real Madrid
El Chiringuito revealed that Mbappé had not shown up at Real Madrid’s training centre in Valdebebas in the past two days. He did not attend the training ground on either Tuesday or Wednesday. “It’s a mystery. He returns injured from France but does not get treated in the city where he plays,” commented a journalist from the programme.
Instead, the 27‑year‑old Frenchman was spotted in Paris together with his partner, actress Ester Expósito. The TV crew showed photos and video footage documenting the stay. Whether the trip was coordinated with Real Madrid’s medical department remains unclear.
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Similar controversies arose last season when Mbappé travelled to Sardinia during an injury treatment. At that time it also sparked discussions about coordination with the club.
Coach José Mourinho is now preparing alternative solutions in case the striker is out for longer. Because of the injury, Mbappé will miss the Nations League match against Italy on Friday. The absence of the top striker could heavily affect the French lineup.
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During the international break only a few Real Madrid players are active in the Valdebebas complex, as most are training there due to their own injuries. Konaté and Fede Valverde are working on their recoveries, but Mbappé is not among them. His absence raises questions about the club’s next steps.