Kylian Mbappé must find the time long … Before the Club World Cup, the captain of the French team had turned into a goal machine with 9 achievements in the last five Liga matches-to finish Pichichi and European gold shoe-, then two goals and two assists during the Final Four of the Blues Nations against Spain (5-4 defeat) final).
Breedy by a serious gastroenteritis which nailed her to bed when Real arrived in the United States, even being hospitalized, Mbappé missed the first three matches of the Merengues (a 1-1 draw against al-Hilal and victories against Pachuca and Salzburg, 3-1 and 3-0). The 26 -year -old prodigy will be back for the round of 16 against Juventus on Tuesday in Miami Gardens (3 p.m. in Florida, 9 p.m. in France, live free on Dazn).
On Sunday, Mbappé normally participated in the team training session now led by Xabi Alonso, on the Palm Beach side (100 kilometers north of Miami). “We'll see. I don't want to rush. We thought Mbappé would be there, but that was not the case. There are four days of preparation, and I want to be optimistic, but also cautious. We will see ”explained his new coach after the meeting against Salzburg.
Kylian Mbappé or Gonzalo Garcia
As the Madrid press indicates, the number 9 of Real has a good chance of starting against the bianconeri of French internationals Pierre Kalulu, Khephren Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani. Mbappé could find Vinicius at the forefront if Xabi Alonso renews 3-5-2 tried in the previous match against Salzburg.
Gonzalo Garcia can also prolong the tip adventure. In the absence of Mbappé, the Castilla striker impressed the observers by shaking the nets twice during the group phase of the Club World Cup. The 21-year-old would suddenly be considered the lining of the “Kyks” at the center-forward position for next season.
