Overview
- Franco Mastantuono says a sports‑hernia groin issue has sidelined him and that he stopped playing to recover fully to 100%.
- He returned to training this week as Real Madrid follow a cautious plan with no firm return date, with reports indicating optimism for late December.
- The 18-year-old made 12 appearances with one goal and one assist after a reported €45m summer move from River Plate.
- Asked to compare himself with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, he replied “today, Lamine,” noting he is still adapting to Madrid and European football.
- He praised Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé and reaffirmed Lionel Messi as the best, saying his focus is on helping the team rather than being the star.