Mbappé injury proves less severe than feared

Kylian Mbappé’s knee injury is less serious than initially feared, with Real Madrid announcing that the forward suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee. The club’s medical report, released on Saturday, indicates that the Frenchman is expected to miss only around two weeks, offering relief after he left the pitch struggling to put weight on his leg.

The incident occurred during France’s Nations League win over Turkey, where Mbappé scored the decisive goal in Zinedine Zidane’s debut as national team coach. The injury happened in the follow‑through of his strike, and although he briefly attempted to continue, pain forced him off.

Madrid did not provide a fixed recovery date, but the estimated 10‑ to 14‑day absence means Mbappé could return shortly after the international break, depending on his rehabilitation. The update significantly reduces concerns over a prolonged spell on the sidelines for the club’s marquee player.