Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national team, sustained a hyperextension injury to his left knee during a recent international match, according to his club, Real Madrid. Despite the setback, the forward may be fit to return once La Liga action resumes.
The injury occurred in France’s 1-0 victory over Turkey, where Mbappe scored the opening goal before being forced off the pitch. Real Madrid’s medical staff conducted tests and confirmed the diagnosis of a hyperextension to the posterior capsule of his left knee.
Following this development, newly appointed France coach Zinedine Zidane has ruled Mbappe out of the upcoming trio of UEFA Nations League fixtures, emphasizing caution. Zidane stated the team would avoid taking any risks with the player’s recovery.
Upcoming Schedule and Recovery Timeline
France’s next matches include an away game against Belgium on Monday, followed by home fixtures against Italy and Belgium at the Stade de France on October 2 and 5, respectively. Mbappe will not participate in these games as he focuses on rehabilitation.
Real Madrid’s first match after the international break is set for October 10 against Villarreal. However, Spanish sports daily AS has reported that this fixture might come too soon for Mbappe’s return. The expectation is that he will be available for the high-profile El Clásico clash with Barcelona on October 25.