MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé did not join Real Madrid for training on Tuesday ahead of an important game. champions league Against Manchester City, manager Alvaro Arbeloa hinted that the French striker could return soon.
Mbappe has not played since February 21 due to a knee problem. Madrid beat Benfica in the Champions League playoffs.
“Well, he’s gotten better. Obviously we’ve got to take it one day at a time and see how he’s evolving,” Arbeloa said through an interpreter. “But this week was positive. He came back feeling good and we look forward to having him back soon.”
Madrid said Mbappé, along with other injured players, had not trained with the squad and it would be a big surprise if he played at home to City on Wednesday. Originally Arbeloa proposed last month that he would be back within a few days.
The uncertainty over Mbappe’s whereabouts further complicates Madrid’s already high injury situation, with midfielder Rodrygo also out for the remainder of the season due to injury. knee injury last week. Jude Bellingham has not played in more than a month and did not practice with the team on Tuesday.
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