It is reported that Kylian Mbappé is expected to miss Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and there are doubts about whether he can play if the team advances to the final.
Sources indicate that Mbappé is set to be unavailable for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this Thursday, where Real Madrid will face city rivals Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid announced on December 31st last year that Mbappé had suffered a left knee sprain. Club sources told the media that the French forward had been experiencing discomfort in the area for several weeks. Although the exact duration of his absence has not been determined, it was previously confirmed that he would miss the team's first game of the new year – Sunday's match against Real Betis at the Bernabéu. The French striker watched Xabi Alonso's team win from the VIP box, and broadcast cameras captured him celebrating the team's goals. Youth academy player Gonzalo Garcia-Garcia's hat-trick helped Real Madrid secure the victory, but Barcelona still leads the standings by 4 points.
Multiple sources told the media that Mbappé is expected to miss the Super Cup semi-final, and it remains uncertain whether he can play in the potential final (if Real Madrid advances, they will face the winner of Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao on Sunday). Mbappé's absence would be a major blow to Alonso and Real Madrid, as the French forward has been the most decisive player in the team's attack this season – scoring 29 goals and providing 5 assists since August.
