Kylian Mbappe did not train with Real Madrid in their last training ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City. The player injured his finger in the Los Blancos’ 0-2 loss against Celta Vigo in La Liga.
Marca had declared the Frenchman as a ‘serious doubt’ for the clash against the Sky Blues. The Spanish giants have won only two games in their last seven matches, with Xabi Alonso’s job on the line.
Madrid would need a fully fit Mbappe to face Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola’s City. Will the Frenchman be available against the Premier League side? Let's have a look
Is Kylian Mbappe playing vs Man City? Latest on Real Madrid star ahead of UCL clash
Mbappe has been included in the squad against Manchester City. The France international was included alongside fellow forwards Vinicius Jr., Endrick, Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Brahim Diaz, and Franco Mastantuono.
Mbappé has been absolutely integral for the Whites this season, netting 25 goals across all competitions. Alonso finds himself under immense pressure following the club’s recent form. The match against Guardiola’s squad would be a must-win match for Alonso.
It has been reported that the former Bayer Leverkusen head coach would be sacked if the 15-time UCL champions lose against City. Following the situation, the former Liverpool midfielder will be desperate for not only a positive performance against the PL side, but also a win that would boost his side’s bid for a top-eight finish and automatic progression to the last 16.
Madrid is already without key players like Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, and Dean Huijsen before they received the news on Eduardo Camavinga and Eder Militao’s injury.