Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has been discharged from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis. The France captain, 26, missed training on Tuesday with a fever and did not play in Wednesday’s 1-1 Fifa Club World Cup draw against Al-Hilal in Miami. Real announced on Thursday he was in hospital with an “acute case of gastroenteritis” but hours later confirmed he had been released.
Mbappé has returned to Real Madrid’s training complex in Palm Beach, where he will continue with specific medical treatment and gradually return to team activity. Real’s next game is against Pachuca on Sunday at 20:00 BST. If Mbappé does not recover in time to play Pachuca, he could potentially return for Real’s final group game against Salzburg on June 26.
The 26-year-old had an impressive first season with Real Madrid, scoring 43 goals in 56 games in all competitions after joining on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain. This is Real’s first competition under Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti as manager at the end of the La Liga season. Real won the Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Intercontinental Cup in Mbappé’s first season in Spanish football.
A club statement read: “Mbappé will continue with specific medical treatment and will gradually return to team activity.” Gastroenteritis is an infection in the gut which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Mbappé’s recovery will be closely monitored by the Real Madrid medical team as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
Kylian Mbappé’s hospitalization due to acute gastroenteritis has significant implications for Real Madrid. His absence could affect Real Madrid’s performance in their upcoming matches, particularly against Pachuca on Sunday and RB Salzburg on June 26. His recovery time may take over a week, putting his participation in these matches in doubt.
With Kylian Mbappé sidelined, other players like Gonzalo Garcia may get opportunities to shine. Garcia started in Mbappé’s absence against Al-Hilal and scored Real Madrid’s lone goal in the 1-1 draw. Xabi Alonso will need to adjust his strategy and lineup without one of his key players.
The team may be affected by the absence of their star player, who has been instrumental in their success. Mbappé’s return could boost the team’s morale and performance. Real Madrid’s chances of advancing in the tournament may be impacted by Mbappé’s absence, and the team will need to perform well in their upcoming matches to stay competitive.
A club statement read the club’s statement: “Mbappé will continue with specific medical treatment and will gradually return to team activity.” This development adds uncertainty to Real Madrid’s campaign, and the team will be eagerly awaiting his return to full fitness.