Mbappé shows his recovery, but remains a doubt for matchday 8
Kylian Mbappé continues to make progress in his recovery from the injury he suffered with the French national team and has wanted to show his evolution through his social media. The Real Madrid forward is already doing running work, a positive sign six days ahead of the match against Villarreal.
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The French attacker suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee during France's match against Turkey and then returned to Madrid to begin his recovery. The club's medical update did not set a specific time for his absence and left his return dependent on how things progress.
Villarreal, still up in the air
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DLThe images now shared by Mbappé show the forward running on a treadmill, indicating that his recovery is continuing to move in a favorable direction.
Real Madrid will host Villarreal next Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 p.m., but the Frenchman's presence still cannot be taken for granted.
Initial estimates put his recovery at around the two weeks, meaning he would be very tight for matchday 8. At the white club they have no intention of taking unnecessary risks with one of their most important players, especially given the demanding schedule that is coming up.
Just four days after Villarreal, the visit to the Roma in the Champions League will arrive, while on October 25 the Clásico against Barcelona is on the horizon.
For that reason, one of the options Real Madrid is considering is holding Mbappé back against Villarreal or giving him minutes only if he is fully recovered, pushing his return to the European match on October 14.
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