The French forward had to be substituted in Madrid’s victory over Alaves on Tuesday and looks set to miss crucial LaLiga and Champions League games.
Real Madrid have been dealt another injury blow jus one month into the new season. The club confirmed on Wednesday that Kylian Mbappé is set to spend time on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Tuesday’s victory over Alaves.
The Frenchman scored against in the 3-2 LaLiga victory but asked to be substituted, sparking concern about his fitness.
A statement on the Real Madrid club website explains: “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s Medical Services on our player Kylian Mbappé, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg. His progress will be monitored.”
The club has not confirmed a timeframe for his return but could well be unavailable for at least three weeks. Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures see them take on Atletico Madrid, LOSC Lille and Villarreal.
The 25-year-old will almost certainly miss this Sunday’s Madrid derby, his first since joining the club. The trip to Lille in early October is a Champions League tie.