Mbappe Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Training Camp with Real Madrid
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was discharged from the hospital on Friday afternoon after being admitted for acute gastroenteritis, allowing him to return to the team's training base to continue his recovery. The 26-year-old France international had missed Wednesday's 1-1 Club World Cup draw with Al Hilal due to illness, with head coach Xabi Alonso revealing he had a fever. Mbappe is due to return to action with Real Madrid in their second Group H fixture against Mexican side CF Pachuca in Charlotte on Sunday.
Key Takeaways:
- Mbappe was admitted to the hospital on an unspecified date due to acute gastroenteritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- The French forward missed Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal due to the illness, forcing him to miss the match.
- Mbappe's condition was severe enough to cause a fever, as revealed by head coach Xabi Alonso.
- The Real Madrid star was discharged from the hospital on Friday afternoon, marking a significant step in his recovery.
- Mbappe will continue receiving specific medical treatment and will gradually return to team activity at the Real Madrid training camp.
- Real Madrid is due to play CF Pachuca in Charlotte on Sunday, with the French forward aiming to return to action as soon as possible.
- The team is second in their group after the opening round of fixtures, two points behind Red Bull Salzburg.
Statistics:
- Mbappe's age: 26
- Number of days Mbappe missed due to illness: 2 (Wednesday's match and potentially more, depending on recovery time)
- Real Madrid's current position in Group H: Second
- Points difference between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg: 2
- Date of Real Madrid's next match: Sunday, in Charlotte against CF Pachuca
Sources:
- Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid)
- Nuevo parte médico de Mbappé -- Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid)
- A statement on Madrid's official website