Overview

• Kylian Mbappé was admitted to hospital on Thursday after Real Madrid confirmed he is suffering from acute gastroenteritis and undergoing tests and treatment
• He missed the season-opening 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal in Miami after being isolated from the squad since Tuesday due to stomach bug symptoms
• Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he cannot say if Mbappé will recover in time for their next group-stage fixture against Pachuca on June 22
• Gastroenteritis symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting can persist for up to two weeks in severe cases, raising fresh doubts over Mbappé’s return
• As one of the tournament’s biggest draws, his prolonged absence risks denting both Real Madrid’s title hopes and the Club World Cup’s overall appeal