The uncertainty surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s physical condition lingers, but the star of Real Madrid decided to break the silence regarding his knee injury that is keeping him off the pitch for an indefinite period. The 27-year-old player, who traveled back to his homeland in search of a more thorough medical evaluation from French specialists, took to social media to deliver a clear and direct message: “It’s all a matter of work.”
Accompanying this statement, Mbappé shared an image alongside Real Madrid’s physical trainer, Sebastien Devillaz, and physiotherapist Willy Zurdo, reinforcing the club’s assurances that the medical team in France is collaborating to ensure the forward returns to his best form as quickly as possible. Real Madrid also confirmed that Mbappé will undergo “conservative treatment” to address the knee sprain, thus avoiding surgery that could keep him sidelined for almost the entire remainder of the season. At this moment, there is no expected date for the return of the French international.
THE CRITICAL SITUATION OF MBAPPÉ’S KNEE INJURY
Although he officially stepped back to the bench in March, Mbappé had been dealing with knee issues since December. Interestingly, until the end of the year, he had only missed one game. Below is a timeline highlighting the concerning progression of his injury:
**December**
– **December 7**: Mbappé suffers a knee injury during Real Madrid’s 2–0 defeat against Celta de Vigo.
– **December 10**: The player remains an unused substitute in the 2–1 loss to Manchester City.
– **December 14**: He returns to action, playing 90 minutes in the 2–1 victory over Alavés.
– **December 17**: Controversy arises as he plays 90 minutes against Talavera in the Copa del Rey.
– **December 20**: He contributes 90 minutes in Real Madrid’s 2–0 win over Sevilla.
– **December 30**: He complains of discomfort during training.
– **December 31**: Real Madrid confirms that Mbappé has suffered a sprain in his left knee.
Despite expectations that former coach Xabi Alonso would limit Mbappé’s playing time after the initial scare, he used his striker for every available minute to close out the year. This period coincided with Mbappé’s ambition to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year—a feat he ultimately matched.
After a brief holiday break, Real Madrid returned to training at the end of January, but Mbappé’s knee injury continued to plague him, ruining the New Year for the merengues.
**January**
– **January 4**: Mbappé misses the 5–1 victory over Real Betis.
– **January 8**: Also loses the semifinal match of the Supercopa de España against Atlético de Madrid (2–1).
– **January 9**: Arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the final.
– **January 11**: Comes on as a substitute in the 3–2 defeat against Barcelona.
– **January 14**: Stays in Madrid while the team is eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Albacete.
After missing a large part of the first half of January, the forward participated in the remaining four matches of his team that month, totaling 360 minutes on the pitch. Notably, Mbappé did not have a single minute of rest in a run that included a resounding 6–1 victory over Monaco in the group stage of the Champions League.
**February**
– **February 1**: Plays 90 minutes plus 10 of extra time in the 2–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
– **February 8**: Again, 90 minutes in the 2–0 victory over Valencia.
– **February 14**: Remains an unused substitute in the 4–1 victory over Real Sociedad.
– **February 17**: Plays 90 minutes in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage against Benfica.
– **February 21**: Plays 90 minutes, despite discomfort, in the 2–1 defeat against Osasuna.
– **February 25**: Does not participate in the second leg against Benfica.
Mbappé continued to be used for 90 minutes in each game, until he was not called up to face Real Sociedad. Reports that his injury had worsened began to increase, but he still managed to accumulate 180 minutes in just five days.
The situation of Kylian Mbappé is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing in current football. Fans and analysts remain attentive to the evolution of his condition, hoping that the French prodigy will quickly shine on the pitch again.
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