Xabi Alonso Uncertainty About Mbappé’s Participation in the Club World Cup
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso maintains uncertainty about Kylian Mbappé’s possible participation in the next phase of the Club World Cup. The French striker has missed the three group stage matches due to acute gastroenteritis. Despite having resumed training, Mbappé was not included in the list of substitutes for Thursday’s match, where Real Madrid defeated RB Salzburg 3-0.Mbappé is one of the most prominent figures in this Club World Cup, an event that FIFA seeks to consolidate as one of the most important in football. His absence has affected the tournament, which also features the presence of Lionel Messi. In addition to his illness, Mbappé has been in the media spotlight for non-sporting matters. Recently, he filed a lawsuit for moral harassment against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, due to the treatment he received after his decision not to renew his contract in 2023. Mbappé is also in a dispute with PSG over the payment of 55 million euros in back wages. The 26-year-old forward was Real Madrid’s top scorer last season, with 43 goals in 56 games. The club reported that Mbappé has been following a specific medical treatment to recover from gastroenteritis, but has missed two matches since being discharged from the hospital.I don’t want to be optimistic or get ahead of myself, but we need him because he’s a top player, one of the best in the world. We hope he returns soon.
Xabi Alonso
We need him and want him back as soon as possible and in the best possible conditions.
Xabi Alonso
