Overview
- Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday that Kylian Mbappé was admitted to hospital with acute gastroenteritis.
- The 26-year-old striker missed Wednesday’s opening match against Al Hilal in Jeddah due to his illness.
- Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal managed to hold the reigning European champions to a draw in their Club World Cup debut.
- Acute gastroenteritis can spread quickly in team environments, prompting Madrid to intensify health monitoring.
- The club has not provided a timeline for when Mbappé might return to training or competitive action.