Overview

• Mbappé was admitted to a Miami hospital on June 19 after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis and is undergoing tests and treatment.
• He sat out Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal after developing diarrhoea, vomiting and fever, leaving the club without its top scorer.
• In his absence, 21-year-old Gonzalo García started up front and scored the opener, while Federico Valverde’s late penalty was saved by Yassine Bono.
• The club notes that gastroenteritis usually resolves within a week but says his availability for Sunday’s match in Charlotte remains uncertain.
• Mbappé netted 43 goals in 56 appearances last season, making his recovery a key factor in Xabi Alonso’s pursuit of his first trophy as Madrid coach.