biceps femoris injury and three weeks off

Bad news in the Real Madrid four days before the derby Metropolitan. This Wednesday it was confirmed that Kylian Mbappewho ended up being hit before the Alavéssuffers an injury and will not be able to play the match against Athletic of Madrid.

Real Madrid, who underwent medical tests on their player in the morning, confirmed that Mbappé is suffering from an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg. The absence period will be three weeks, which rules out any possibility of seeing him play in the derby of League this Sunday.

The only possible relief for Real Madrid is that, a priori, Mbappé would arrive in time for He Classic against him FC Barcelona October 26. The French striker’s return is initially expected after the October international break, missing the duels against Atlético de Madrid, Lille And Villarreal.

“After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg. Progress is pending,” states the medical report of the white team.

Was Charles AncelottiMadrid coach, who revealed after the match at the Santiago Bernabéu that Mbappé’s substitution was due to the French striker’s physical discomfort. Of course, at the time, it was not thought that this discomfort would prevent him from playing in Sunday’s Metropolitano derby against Atlético. “It’s okay, it was a bit busy and he asked me for change to avoid problems,” said the Italian.

“Mbappé is doing very well, I think we are doing very well in attack. We have been good with the ball, generating opportunities in transitions and with filtered passes. The team is improving and that suits us well, the schedule is very demanding and after the break we are doing well. We want to continue on Sunday in a demanding derby,” he also analyzed about Kylian. Finally, he will not be able to count on him and adds an important loss.

Mbappé’s defeat

Ancelotti will have to restructure his attacking line at the Metropolitano, after having established the 4-3-3 at the start of the season. The hitherto untouchable trident of Rodrygo, Mbappé and Vinicius loses its central piece for the derby and it is urgent to find an alternative.

Several players are running to fill the void that the Frenchman will leave. The most logical would seem to be to resume last year’s plan, with Bellingham as playmaker after Vinicius and Rodrygo, although Kroos’ absence this season must be taken into account. Camavinga’s recovery would fill the midfield, but his direct jump to the starting XI upon his return seems hasty. Players like Güler and Endrick, without the injured Brahim, are the other options to replace Mbappé.