Real Madrid confirm Mbappé's knee injury after post‑Mundial clash
Real Madrid have confirmed that French striker Kylian Mbappé has suffered a hyper‑extension of the posterior capsule in his left knee, an injury sustained during France’s UEFA Nations League clash with Turkey. The club said the severity will be monitored and the player is now sidelined for the remainder of the FIFA international window.
Injury details and immediate response
Mbappé opened the Nations League encounter between Turkey and France with a goal, celebrated briefly and then winced in his left knee. Within minutes he collapsed to the ground and required medical assistance just before the 60th minute. Coach Zinedine Zidane promptly ordered his substitution to avoid further risk.
Recovery timeline and upcoming fixtures
Real Madrid released an official statement confirming a hyper‑extension of the posterior capsule of the left knee. The club’s communiqué quoted the medical department: “Tras las pruebas realizadas hoy a nuestro jugador Kylian Mbappé por los Servicios Médicos de Real Madrid se le ha diagnosticado una hiperextensión de la cápsula posterior de la rodilla izquierda. Pendiente de evolución.” The same release noted that the report had been added as a preferred source on Google.
No exact timetable was given, but the injury typically requires two to three weeks of recovery. Consequently Mbappé is ruled out of the remaining FIFA international dates with Francia. He is also expected to miss Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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The setback ends a prolific spell in which the French forward had become the club’s top scorer. Across club and country this season he has recorded eight goals and provided two assists. His goal tally had placed him ahead of all other Real Madrid attackers.
Los Merengues will have to adapt their attacking options without their leading marksman. The injury was first reported in a Futbol Real Madrid bulletin that highlighted the seriousness of the situation. Fans and analysts alike will watch the recovery closely.
The incident came in the first FIFA date following the Mundial, adding to the drama of the post‑Mundial schedule. It was one of the most tense moments of the opening FIFA window.