Medical report on the international break: Mbappé, Eric García, Javi Hernández, Audero and more affected
The international break is once again bringing bad news for several LaLiga clubs. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol are monitoring the progress of a number of players who have suffered physical problems during their international commitments.
In an update during the international break ...
International windows often become one of the most delicate moments of the season for clubs. Players rack up minutes, travel and training away from their teams and, on this occasion, several players have finished with discomfort or injuries that could affect the next rounds of the league.
Some cases, such as those of Kylian Mbappé and Konatè, already have a diagnosis and an approximate recovery timeline. Others, like Eric García, Emil Audero, Javi Hernández or Vanja Drkušić, remain pending further tests or a more precise assessment.
Mbappé24.970.000€-1.020.000€5
DLReal Madrid confirmed that Kylian Mbappé is suffering from a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee.
The French forward left the camp with his national team and returned to Madrid to begin the recovery process.
The first estimates put his absence at around the 10-14 days, so if his recovery goes well, he could be available for the match against Villarreal on October 10.
On paper, the schedule is in the attacker's favor, as the international break will allow him to complete a large part of his recovery without missing too many commitments with his club.
Konaté7.250.000€+200.000€8
DFReal Madrid is also monitoring Ibrahima Konatè, who is dealing with an injury to the collateral ligament of his right knee.
The French centre-back has also left his national team camp and will continue his recovery in Madrid. The approximate time on the sidelines would be between two and three weeks, although the club has no intention of rushing his return. His availability for the Villarreal match will depend on how he progresses over the coming days.
Eric García5.230.000€+180.000€4
DFThe Spain squad suffered a setback just before the match against England. Eric García had to leave the warm-up after feeling discomfort in his left knee, despite the fact that it was initially expected that he would be part of the starting XI. Marc Pubill ended up taking his place.
The FC Barcelona defender is now awaiting medical tests to determine the exact extent of the problem. For now, there is no definitive diagnosis or an estimated time out, so his progress over the next few days will be especially important in determining whether he can be available when LaLiga returns.
Emil Audero1.870.000€+250.000€3
PTRayo Vallecano is also monitoring the status of Emil Audero. The goalkeeper was unable to take part in the Indonesia match against Singapore, in which Maarten Paes took over in goal.
Indonesia coach John Herdman later confirmed that Audero was carrying a physical problem and that he was still being assessed by the medical staff. For now the exact area of the injury and how long he could be sidelined are not known. This is also something to keep a close eye on for fantasy purposes, given the importance of the Italian within the Vallecano goalkeeping setup.
Javier Hernández3.350.000€+20.000€2
MDJavi Hernández has been ruled out of the Spain Under-21 squad camp due to physical discomfort.
The Espanyol player had already been left out of the match against Finland and will now finally leave the camp to return to Barcelona. Espanyol will now need to assess the condition of their player and determine whether it is only minor discomfort or if there is an injury that could jeopardize his participation in upcoming matches. For now there is no estimated recovery time.
Drkusic1.710.000€-70.000€-
DFAnother Espanyol player who is causing concern is Vanja Drkušić. The centre-back had to leave the pitch in the 64th minute of the match between Slovenia and Scotland after starting the game as a starter. Although the substitution initially could have seemed like a technical decision, later several local media outlets suggested that the player may have suffered some kind of physical problem.
Espanyol will be waiting for more precise information and for the corresponding tests to determine whether he will be available when the competition resumes.
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