Kylian Mbappe is reportedly set to start in Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid have suffered enough injuries in previous seasons. Just 24 hours before their second leg derby matchup with Atletico Madrid, all eyes were on Mbappe, but not for his on-field exploits. Despite missing the first half of their pregame practice, the French superstar appears to be ready to go.
There have been conflicting claims on Mbappe’s fitness. According to some, he is recuperating from an ankle injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, when he was replaced after 78 minutes without suffering any apparent injuries.
Others claim that he experiences discomfort in his muscles. Before joining his colleagues for their Tuesday night training session, Mbappe worked out in the gym for the first thirty minutes for preventative measures.
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Real Madrid postponed the release of their matchday squad because of the uncertainty surrounding his condition, which made him a doubt for the match.
According to Marca, Mbappe will start at the Metropolitano for the first time in his career after being added to the roster.
The former PSG star’s “sensations” are good, and he feels ready to start, despite the coaching staff’s desire for all of their players to be at 100% if they are to start due to the difficult game that lies ahead.
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