Real Madrid miss Mbappé because of knee injury, Zidane brings him back

Kylian Mbappé left the French squad with a knee injury after his winning goal against Turkey, national team coach Zinédine Zidane confirmed. The 27‑year‑old Real Madrid forward is now returning to Madrid for treatment and will miss the upcoming Nations League matches.

Injury during winning action

Mbappé scored the only goal in İzmit in the 54th minute, after which he shortly thereafter overstretched his knee. He tried to continue playing for a short while, but was substituted five minutes later by Désiré Doué.

Zidane's statement

Zidane said: “He is not doing well. He suffered a knee injury when striking the ball and the situation does not look good enough for him to continue.” He added that no risks will be taken and that Mbappé is returning to Madrid.

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Implications for Nations League

Because of the injury Mbappé will miss the two matches against Belgium on Monday 28 september and against Italy on Friday 2 oktober, as well as a second confrontation with Belgium on Monday 5 oktober. As a result, national team coach Mark van Bommel no longer has to account for the French superstar.

The French federation has officially confirmed that Mbappé left the squad due to a tendon injury and a hyperextension of the knee. The medical reports underline that the injury could keep him out for several weeks.

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For Real Madrid the absence means not only a loss in the Nations League, but also a risk for the upcoming Champions League matches and the El Clásico against FC Barcelona on 25 oktober.