According to Daily Sport, Mbappe has returned to Madrid, but his comeback is far from smooth, with fan discontent growing over how his injury has been managed.
Mbappe arrived in the Spanish capital on Monday at 11:16 local time, landing at Madrid airport 45 minutes after his teammates began training at Valdebebas. The French forward is scheduled to train at Real Madrid City on Tuesday. However, his return is far from smooth. After a turbulent ten days—which began with a left knee injury sustained while scoring France's winning goal against Turkey—the forward faces an exceptionally tense environment, with fan frustration building ahead of a crucial month.
Real Madrid fans' discontent stems not from the injury itself, but from how it was handled. Similar to last season ahead of El Clásico, Mbappe left the French national team training camp citing "injury recovery," but did not undergo disciplined rehabilitation and rest in Madrid. Instead of receiving treatment and daily follow-ups from Real Madrid's medical team at Real Madrid City, his subsequent travels sparked confusion and anger among supporters. It remains unclear why the rehabilitation process was not conducted entirely at Valdebebas's physiotherapy facilities.
Mbappe's high-profile activities during this period have only intensified the situation. Videos he shared on social media showing him cycling—while still recovering from a knee injury—along with other details, such as him holding a Ceuta jersey for support, were interpreted by some fans as indifference to the club's interests. In an environment where questions about the player's commitment to Real Madrid have persisted for years, such actions fuel widespread fan dissatisfaction.
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