Real Madrid added another player to its infirmary this Friday. The club confirmed the return of Kylian Mbappé to the Spanish capital due to a minor injury to his right ankle sustained after France's 4-0 thrashing of Ukraine, where the 26-year-old forward started and scored a brace.
The '10', however, left the French training camp due to **an ankle inflammation** that will keep him in doubt for the 'merengue' team's next match, next Sunday, November 23, at the home of **Elche** (9:00 PM CEST)Mbappé, despite inflammation in the area, completed the 90 minutes against Ukraine, after **scoring a penalty in the 55th minute and another goal in the 83rd minute** with which France set course for the 2026 World Cup. Jules Koundé also started in the match played at the Parc des Princes
Mbappé Joins Camavinga in Real Madrid's Infirmary
Thus, 'Kiki' joins an infirmary that currently has six other Real Madrid players. In addition to Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger, Franco Mastantuono also remains sidelined with osteitis pubis, while Thibaut Courtois and Fede Valverde also suffered muscle problems at the end of the match against Rayo (0-0)Both the Belgian and the Uruguayan, however, could be available against Elche, although **the goalkeeper has a more complicated situation due to a problem in his right adductor**. Rüdiger and Matantuono depend on day-to-day progress to be cleared, while **Eduardo Camavinga**, like Mbappé, returned injured with France
The midfielder returned to Valdebebas without even having trained with his national team, due to some hamstring discomfort. Considering his recent muscular relapses, it is likely that Xabi Alonso will keep him on the sidelines for the next week.
Madrid Could Lose Its Main Offensive Weapon Against Elche
If Kylian Mbappé's ankle situation worsens, Real Madrid could lose its main offensive weapon for LaLiga matchday 13. The team is coming off two consecutive games without scoring and remains fully dependent on 'Kiki's' goals, who began the 25/26 season by scoring 18 goals in the first 14 matches.
However, the '10' couldn't 'score' against Liverpool and Rayo, two matches where Xabi Alonso's team put on a very poor collective display. Madrid has scored 34 goals between La Liga and the Champions League. **52.94% of them have been scored by Mbappé**, who also has a couple of assists. With this, the Frenchman has participated in 59% of his team's goals.
Upcoming Real Madrid matches:
- Sunday, November 23 (9:00 PM CEST): vs Elche at the Martínez Valero for LaLiga Matchday 13.
- Wednesday, November 26 (9:00 PM CEST): vs Olympiacos in Piraeus for Champions League Matchday 5.
- Sunday, November 30 (9:00 PM CEST): vs Girona at Montilivi for LaLiga Matchday 14.