Since his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé (27) has made numerous visits to the infirmary. Last season, he was stopped three times. The first time in September after a muscle injury which required 6 days of rest (1 missed match). Then, he stopped for as many days after an ischial problem in December (6 days). Finally, gastroenteritis put her down during the Club World Cup in the United States. This time, the Frenchman was sidelined for 13 days, missing 3 matches. He was then able to regain his place in the squad then headed by Xabi Alonso. This 2025-26 season, the Bondynois has once again been betrayed by his body.
It started with a muscle problem in December (5 days of absence) before his knee problem worsened. Result: 10 days off and 2 missed matches between the end of December and the beginning of January. Then, he was stopped for longer in April to treat his knee problem, for which we learned that the Casa Blanca medical staff had examined the wrong leg. After 20 days of stoppages and 5 missed meetings, Mbappé found Alvaro Arbeloa’s group. At the end of April, he returned to the infirmary. Absent 2 matches, KM10, who missed the Clasico, could make his return tomorrow at home against Oviedo.
News from KM10
During the week, The Athletic however, clarified that the captain of the Blues would not wish to play again this season at the Santiago-Bernabéu after having been whistled there. Which may surprise you. Yesterday, the Iberian press was optimistic about the Frenchman’s participation in tomorrow evening’s match. At a press conference, Alvaro Arbeloa gave his news. “We’ll see if he can finish the session today. He did it yesterday. If he is available and he can complete it, he will certainly have playing time to show his commitment to the club and, despite his four yellow cards, try to play the last three matches.
It was then a question of his commitment. For several days, in Spain, some have doubted his involvement, from supporters to the press, even club members and teammates. His trip to Italy with Ester Exposito while he was injured and his team was playing was poorly received. Ditto for his attitude after the Tchouameni-Valverde fight. The Frenchman came out of training dying of laughter. His message published on Instagram while his team lost 2 to 0 against Barça also displeased. In short, his every move is scrutinized and criticized on the other side of the Pyrenees, where some are already calling for his departure.
No doubt about his involvement
Arbeloa, who is said to not get along with the French striker, responded to questions about the fact that he is 100% involved. “Of course I couldn’t think otherwise. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know where I am. This club is a blessing to all of us. We know what it’s like to be away from Madrid, and my players must realize how lucky they are. They will forever be associated with their time at Real Madrid. Madrid marks you forever, it brings you so much. Madrid does more for us than anyone could ever do for the club. The coach was then questioned about his players preserving themselves for the World Cup.
“That hasn’t happened to me, and I hope it never happens. I have always been very attentive to the players; in 95% of cases, I avoided taking risks, by gradually increasing their playing time when they returned from injury. It’s easier to do the opposite; the stakes are high, and we want to field the best players. But I have always looked out for everyone, and I will continue to do so. I want all the players to finish the season playing. I don’t think anyone will hesitate to make a strong tackle for fear of the World Cup. We have a lot to prove in these three matches. The message got through…
