Real Madrid's star attacker Kylian Mbappe's left-thigh injury ruled him out of their upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. However, he is set to travel with the team to Qatar for the Intercontinental Cup final, where they will face either Pachuca or Al Ahly. Mbappe's recent form has been impressive, but Ancelotti insisted that they will not take any risks with his fitness. In positive news, fellow French teammate Eduardo Camavinga has recovered from his hamstring injury and is available for selection. Real Madrid's defensive ace David Alaba, however, is still on the road to recovery.
Real Madrid has suffered a setback in their pursuit of a La Liga title with the news that star attacker Kylian Mbappe will miss their upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano due to a left-thigh injury.
Mbappe has been in impressive form for Real Madrid, scoring 12 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions. However, he suffered an injury during the team's 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the injury on Tuesday, saying that Mbappe will not play against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. "We will not take any risks with him," Ancelotti said.
Despite the setback, Mbappe is set to travel with the team to Qatar for the Intercontinental Cup final, where Real Madrid will face either Pachuca or Al Ahly on February 11.
Positive News
In more positive news, fellow French teammate Eduardo Camavinga has recovered from his hamstring injury and is available for selection against Rayo Vallecano. Camavinga has been a key player for Real Madrid this season, making 29 appearances in all competitions.
Other Injury Update
Real Madrid's defensive ace David Alaba, however, is still on the road to recovery from a calf injury. Alaba has not played since the team's 2-1 victory over Espanyol on January 29.
Upcoming Fixtures
Real Madrid's next four La Liga matches are as follows:
Top 5 FAQs
When will Mbappe return to action? He is expected to miss the Rayo Vallecano match but could be back for the Intercontinental Cup final on February 11.
How long will Camavinga be out for? He is available for selection against Rayo Vallecano after recovering from a hamstring injury.
When is Alaba expected to return? There is no exact timeline for his return, but he is still recovering from a calf injury.
Who will replace Mbappe in the starting lineup? Ancelotti has not announced his plans, but Rodrygo or Marco Asensio could step in.
How will Mbappe's absence affect Real Madrid? Mbappe is a key player and his absence is a setback, but they have depth in attack with Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Asensio.
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