Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid is recovering from a recent bout of acute gastroenteritis, raising concerns about his participation in the Club World Cup semi-final against Pachuca. After being discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, he has returned to the team’s hotel in Palm Beach to continue his recovery in isolation. Although he has started light aerobic training — an essential step in his rehabilitation — he has not yet rejoined the rest of the team for training sessions.
Despite his condition gradually improving, time is not on his side as he has only one day to prepare before the match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Real Madrid is taking a cautious approach, deciding on his availability based on how well he responds in the coming 48 hours.
In addition to Mbappé, fellow teammate Dani Carvajal is also facing challenges, dealing with neck discomfort and working on a personalized recovery plan with physiotherapists at the hotel. His participation in the match is uncertain as well.
Real Madrid is set to conduct their final training session in Miami tomorrow, but it appears that both Mbappé and Carvajal will miss this opportunity. As the medical team continues to monitor their situations closely, the stakes are high in the Club World Cup campaign, creating a mix of hope and caution as fans look forward to the match.