Real Madrid to Push Deadline for Mbappes Atletico Super Cup Return

Real Madrid Forward Kylian Mbappe Out for Sunday’s Match Against Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe, the 27-year-old France captain of Real Madrid, will miss Sunday’s La Liga home game against Real Betis due to a knee injury. The initial assessment suggests that Mbappe will be sidelined for at least three weeks.

Manager Xabi Alonso stated that the team will definitely miss Mbappe’s presence in the match. “We have to have faith in those who are going to play tomorrow,” he said. “Now we’ll see how things develop, and we’ll do everything we can to get him back as soon as possible.”

Mbappe suffered a sprain in his left knee, which has raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid. Alonso expressed uncertainty about Mbappe’s return, stating that the team will be pushing to have him back on the field as soon as possible.

Real Madrid was five points clear at the top of the La Liga table before their recent form took a downturn in November. The team has drawn three consecutive league games and suffered a shock loss to Celta Vigo at home in December, allowing Barcelona to surge four points ahead in the title race.

Forward Vinicius Jr., who scored 22 goals last season, has struck just five times across all competitions this term and has not found the net since October. When asked about Vinicius’ performance, Alonso stated that he appears to be doing well, describing him as “cheerful and smiling” after a recent break.

The team will face Real Betis on Sunday, followed by the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid next week.

Source: Al Jazeera