The Frenchman has avoided major layoff, but the Brazilian centre-back is set to undergo a season-ending surgery that will see him miss out on the World Cup
Real Madrid have received a significant boost regarding the fitness of Kylian Mbappé, following fears that the forward had sustained a long-term injury during the closing stages of Friday’s encounter with Real Betis.
An official medical report released on Monday has confirmed that the Frenchman has suffered an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg.
While he is officially ruled out of the upcoming fixture against Espanyol, the diagnosis is far less severe than initially speculated.
The club’s medical staff will monitor his progress daily, with the primary objective being his reintegration for the trip to Catalonia next month.
“Following tests conducted today by Real Madrid’s medical staff, our player Kylian Mbappé has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. His condition is being monitored,” the club’s official statement read.
The timing of the injury remains a source of frustration for the hierarchy, as Mbappé will be forced to watch from the sidelines this Sunday while Barcelona attempt to mathematically secure the LaLiga title.
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However, the two-week recovery window aligns perfectly with the scheduled Clásico at Camp Nou on May 10.
Militão prioritises long-term with surgery
In a contrasting and far more discouraging development, Eder Militão has opted to undergo surgery that will definitively end his season and his hopes of representing Brazil at this summer’s World Cup.
The centre-back sustained an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg during a recent match against Alavés, after attempting a strike from an awkward position.
Following a period of deep reflection, the 28-year-old has reportedly chosen a surgical route in Finland under the care of the renowned specialist Lasse Lempainen.
According to MARCA, while a conservative treatment plan could have seen him return in just five weeks, it carried a high risk of relapse – a gamble Militão was unwilling to take at this stage of his career.
Real Madrid travel to the RCDE Stadium this Sunday to face Espanyol in a vital Matchday 34 fixture, with both sides desperate to reverse their recent fortunes. The match kicks off at 21:00 local time (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT).
