Real Madrid face a big call about Kylian Mbappe ahead of the second leg against Manchester City
Kylian Mbappe is caught up in a club-versus-country dispute as Real Madrid ponder playing him against Manchester City. The French ace missed Real's Champions League first leg triumph over City due to a knee injury, which has sidelined him since the end of February.
Mbappe is back in training with a view to returning to action in the second leg at the Etihad or in next weekend's Madrid derby against Atletico. Real are reportedly hesitant to release him for France's upcoming pair of friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
However, as the French Football Federation's biggest commercial asset, he is still anticipated to be called up. As a Nike-sponsored player, Mbappe is set to take part in various marketing activities ahead of the Brazil match.
Nike is the kit supplier to both Brazil and France, making the game a prime commercial opportunity for all parties as the World Cup looms.
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Real cannot prevent Mbappe from joining the France squad unless he is injured. Therefore, if he features against City and Atletico, they wouldn't be able to use that excuse. If he doesn't participate in those matches, Real could feasibly submit a medical report verifying his injury, which would grant him 10 days' recovery time and rule him out of the national team games.
The international break is scheduled to commence on March 23, with France facing Brazil in Boston on March 26 and Colombia in Washington DC on March 29.
Real head coach Alvaro Arbeloa provided an update on Mbappe's fitness ahead of Saturday's league match against Elche. He said: "[Mbappe] is getting better every day.
"His development is progressing as it should. We made a plan. It depends on his progress, but I think he's doing very well. He won't be available tomorrow, but I expect he'll travel to Manchester."
Given that Real will carry a 3-0 lead into the second leg, Los Blancos may not feel the need to take any risks, particularly with a crucial Madrid derby coming up.
While City were struggling to a draw at West Ham, Real, without Mbappe, were defeating Elche 4-1 to close within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona, who host Sevilla on Sunday.
LeoKDB
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It seems Real Madrid didnβt need Mbappe, I think Chelsea should move for him in the summer.
and you think Mbappe will sign 7-8 years contract with Chelsea
Ksm_city
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If only Mbappe is fit to play on Tuesday against City why not they should start him for us to kill City and burry themπππππππππππππ π π π πππππππ
Stop disgracing yourself online. Trolling with disgraceful English? π€£π€£ By the way itβs βburyβ not burry ππ€£π€‘
Hiudklmnry
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Hi
fepeilnuz
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Mbappe take a break please. We play good without you.we donβt want player who will be walking and waiting for the ball
So Madrid win hard when he played right ??? Na wa ooooo π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£
abubakarsadikmurtala
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May he recover soon
Shedda Ranking
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Mbappe take a break please. We play good without you.we donβt want player who will be walking and waiting for the ball
Sense will always elude youπ
Jetinrtz
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Nuaeisz
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Mbappe take a break please. We play good without you.we donβt want player who will be walking and waiting for the ball
Zazaclmps
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City will go through
yah they went through last night
Zazaclmps
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What if we beat Madrid 5 to Nil. What if....!?
u or man city
damablsyz
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You are kidding right? ManCity is not Elche. Every game is different.
did he play the first leg against MC? so what are you yaning
KING47PLUX
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They or it not he
wait till it happens. futbol is the most crazy sport. in this sport, anything is possible.
jekbeilnru
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If only Mbappe is fit to play on Tuesday against City why not they should start him for us to kill City and burry themπππππππππππππ π π π πππππππ
ariwanze
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I am sorry but the gu makes your team crap, look how great Madrid has been sense he has been injured they play like a real team now
Rodrygo, Jude, Mbappe, Ceballos, Militao, Alaba, Carreras, Acencio and recently Mendy. Hate has so messed up your reasoning that your brain couldnt process that its not only Mbappe is missing. Beware of hate.
ariwanze
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I am sorry but the gu makes your team crap, look how great Madrid has been sense he has been injured they play like a real team now
Rodrygo, Jude, Mbappe, Ceballos, Militao, Alaba, Carreras, Acencio and recently Mendy. Hate has so messed up your reasoning that your brain couldnt process that its not only Mbappe is missing. Dont allow hate cause you brain retard.
ariwanze
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This isnt a problem. Click bait. I hope guys here will be smart n stop insulting the club or player due to ignorance. Real Madrid has a percentage from his commercial deals so why would they stop him?π€·πΎπ
AFerwPsS1926
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It seems Real Madrid didnβt need Mbappe, I think Chelsea should move for him in the summer.
mawakort
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My poster boy Kylian Mbappe shouldβt be allowed to go to the international break to play Brazil and Columbia matches ahead of them please π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€
If u don't want him to play during the international break then don't play him in d remaining matches b4 d int'l break. u can't be self-centred. there is no way he is fit and wouldn't play for this country
dakbcklrtz
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let Madrid play without him for now. more players become more responsible when he is off the pitch. they rely heavily on him and become ineffective. Give him to France and play what we saw last time or even better. Mbape is good but let's test the others too for the last time.
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dakbcklrtz
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this lineup is enough to beat Man City*ππ
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dakbcklrtz
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City will go through
In dream land
dakbcklrtz
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What if we beat Madrid 5 to Nil. What if....!?
It won't happen
Barcelonakings
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Real Madrid has already won the tie. Mbappenalty can take an international break. Manchester City has zero chances , I repeat zero chances of winning the second leg.
I am sorry but the gu makes your team crap, look how great Madrid has been sense he has been injured they play like a real team now
Barcelonakings
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Real Madrid has already won the tie. Mbappenalty can take an international break. Manchester City has zero chances , I repeat zero chances of winning the second leg.
I am sorry but the gu makes your team crap, look how great Madrid has been sense he has been injured they play like a real team now
benardsteelphiri1997
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Real Madrid has already won the tie. Mbappenalty can take an international break. Manchester City has zero chances , I repeat zero chances of winning the second leg.
coward
jekbeilnru
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let Madrid play without him for now. more players become more responsible when he is off the pitch. they rely heavily on him and become ineffective. Give him to France and play what we saw last time or even better. Mbape is good but let's test the others too for the last time.
If only Mbappe is fit to play against Man City on Tuesday why not they should start him for us to score more goals to kill City on Tuesday π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€
Kevin201
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Real Madrid has already won the tie. Mbappenalty can take an international break. Manchester City has zero chances , I repeat zero chances of winning the second leg.
jekbeilnru
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My poster boy Kylian Mbappe shouldβt be allowed to go to the international break to play Brazil and Columbia matches ahead of them please π€π€π€π€π€π€π€π€
Diueknpu
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if Madrid is to win,he shld stay out.
They or it not he
Diueknpu
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What if we beat Madrid 5 to Nil. What if....!?
Docbcdeimp
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if Madrid is to win,he shld stay out.
Tikdemrs
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City will go through
Keep dreaming πππ
Docbcdeimp
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he shld stay out
Ziobikouy
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City will go through
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subacdlmy
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City will go through
Yoabeilmpt
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his playing the next match or what
Richard0010
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You are kidding right? ManCity is not Elche. Every game is different.
lol π
lyfgreenya
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Madrid will park the bus on Tuesday
zoabdeop
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leave out mbappe for this international break so we can see how france could play without him
Depbcinoty
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kiliyan mbeefe good
veccdimpry
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is better him did not come back before Man City because Real Madrid may lose once them start him
cikadknp
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this lineup is enough to beat Man City*ππ
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Then the rest is academy players
Cihdeikloy
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With Haaland in his current weak form. Should be a walk in the park for Madrid.
peaceofmind
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this lineup is enough to beat Man City*ππ
Noelmorst
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let him be on subs list against City.
Renabcktu
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j.j Sainsbury to
Fewbdnpruy
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let's try to keep city frozen on Tuesday
Vupaeklm
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Real Madrid should promote Manuel Angel. He is very talented, he is very good on the ball. He reminds me of luka Modric.
rodcdklmuz
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let Madrid play without him for now. more players become more responsible when he is off the pitch. they rely heavily on him and become ineffective. Give him to France and play what we saw last time or even better. Mbape is good but let's test the others too for the last time.
You are kidding right? ManCity is not Elche. Every game is different.
Gwinghltd
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let Madrid play without him for now. more players become more responsible when he is off the pitch. they rely heavily on him and become ineffective. Give him to France and play what we saw last time or even better. Mbape is good but let's test the others too for the last time.