Real Madrid fans can breathe a sigh of relief! Reports indicate that Kylian Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono's recent injuries sustained during international duty aren't as serious as initially feared. The football world held its breath when Mbappé, already nursing a minor ankle issue, took a further knock during France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan. This led to his release from the French squad for the World Cup qualifier against Iceland.
Mastantuono, the young Argentinian midfielder, also returned to Madrid due to a muscle overload. With El Clásico looming on the 26th of October, concerns about their fitness were understandably high. However, sources inside Real Madrid suggest there's no major anxiety within the club.
Mbappe's Ankle: All Clear?
Mbappé has already undergone tests that reportedly confirmed his injury is not serious. Mastantuono is scheduled for examinations in the coming days, but there's optimism he won't be sidelined for long. While their participation in the match against Getafe on October 19th remains uncertain, the Champions League clash against Juventus on October 22nd is a more realistic target for their return. This would give them ample time to recover before facing Barcelona.
Konate Also Out for France
Mbappé wasn't the only player ruled out of the France-Iceland match. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate also withdrew due to a right thigh problem. France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Mbappe's absence after the Azerbaijan game, where he scored the opening goal before being substituted.
In the meantime, Mbappé and Mastantuono will focus on recovery alongside defender Dean Huijsen, who also left the Spanish squad due to muscle fatigue. Huijsen is expected to miss the Getafe and Juventus games but should be fit for El Clásico.
So, while there's still some uncertainty, the news is generally positive. Real Madrid fans can remain cautiously optimistic about seeing their star players back on the pitch soon, especially for the highly anticipated El Clásico.