Kylian Mbappe had sparked concern after limping off late during France’s 3–0 win over Azerbaijan in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Despite scoring a stunning opener and providing an assist for Adrien Rabiot, the 26-year-old signalled to the bench with just eight minutes remaining and was substituted as a precaution.
Mbappe had already been struggling with ankle discomfort since Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Villarreal. He was a doubt for France’s World Cup qualifier and even skipped several training sessions during the week. Despite that, France manager Didier Deschamps still chose to start him against Azerbaijan.
Real Madrid’s medical team moved swiftly to assess his condition, especially with crucial fixtures on the horizon. The Spanish giants face Getafe in La Liga on October 19 before hosting Juventus in the Champions League on October 22. Los Blancos then take on arch-rivals Barcelona in El Clasico on October 26. Los Blancos fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as Kylian Mbappe’s ankle injury is not as serious as initially feared.
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After undergoing medical tests on Saturday morning, results confirmed that the French forward’s issue is minor. As as result, Kylian Mbappe is expected to be available for selection later this week, according to soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
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Having scored 17 goals in 13 appearances across club and country this season, Mbappe has been in scintillating form. The former PSG striker leads the Champions League scoring charts this season with five goals in two appearances. His availability will be a massive boost for manager Xabi Alonso as Madrid aim to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign.
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With the tests showing no major damage, Kylian Mbappe is set to resume light training soon. As a result, he could feature as early as on 19th October against Getafe. For now, Real Madrid’s talisman remains on track to continue his incredible scoring streak.
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