Overview
- Real Madrid said medical tests showed a sprain in Mbappé’s left knee and gave no return timeline.
- Multiple outlets including AFP, L’Équipe and Marca report an expected absence of about three weeks, putting Betis and the Spanish Super Cup in serious doubt.
- He did not complete Wednesday’s session after appearing at an open training event, and reports suggest he could also miss Levante, a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie and Monaco.
- Club sources cited by Yahoo Sports indicate Madrid do not plan to recall Endrick from his loan at Lyon despite the short-term shortage at striker.
- Analysts point to Gonzalo García as a leading option to cover centrally, with Rodrygo or Vinícius also candidates, while Juventus are reportedly eyeing García for January.