The verdict is in. This Monday morning, Real Madrid communicated its list of 24 players selected to play in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, Wednesday in Doha (6 p.m.) against the Mexicans of Pachuca. A group in which Kylian Mbappé does indeed appear.
Victim of a muscle injury last Tuesday on the field of Atalanta Bergamo, the kid from Bondy was unable to play in the Merengue’s Liga match this weekend against Rayo Vallecano (3-3). On the other hand, the captain of the Blues participated in part of the Madrilenians’ collective training this Monday morning.
Mbappé ready to play this Wednesday?
According to media information RelevoKylian Mbappé embarked on a race against time. He is currently doing everything possible to reduce the recovery time from his muscle injury. To do this, he is working hard with his osteopath, with a view to being able to play a few minutes in this Intercontinental Cup final.
On the sidelines of Real’s draw at Rayo, Carlo Ancelotti wanted to be reassuring regarding the injury of his number 9. Mbappé, it’s not very serious, he confided at a press conference. He will not be there for the match tomorrow (Saturday, against Rayo Vallecano). But he will travel to Qatar (for the Intercontinental Cup final) and we will see if he can play safely or play part of the match. In any case, he comes with us because we think he can recover from this injury. »
