Having officially completed his move to Real Madrid last month, Mbappe is currently enjoying an extended holiday and has not been included in the club’s travelling squad for their pre-season tour of the United States. The France captain has yet to play a game since his Euro semi-final appearance against Spain, but Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that the forward could make his debut in the club’s first competitive game of the new 2024/25 season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
The Italian coach told American journalists:
“Mbappé can obviously play in the Super Cup from the start. Jude Bellingham too and others. They are prepared, they have followed a plan and they will all play. »
The Super Cup to start?
Like Mbappe, Jude Bellingham has not travelled to America for pre-season after leading England to the Euro 2024 final. The player, however, has been following a strict diet even while on holiday, as confirmed by the Los Blancos boss, and could feature against the Serie A side on August 14.
The reigning Spanish champions, who lost their opening two friendlies against AC Milan and FC Barcelona, will look to end their tour with a win against Chelsea in North Carolina on August 6.
