In the Champions League last 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Kylian Mbappe will have to take a late fitness test after missing a portion of Tuesday’s practice due to an ankle injury.
Although Madrid fought to a 2-1 victory at home in the first leg, they know they still have a lot of work to do to defeat their city rivals, who have only suffered one home loss this season in all competitions, when they visit the Metropolitano on Wednesday.
Regretfully, Madrid might have to play without Mbappe after Cadena SER disclosed that he missed Tuesday’s practice due to an ankle injury he sustained late in the team’s victory over Rayo Vallecano over the weekend.
Although MARCA claims that Mbappe’s absence was actually caused by a muscular problem, it is believed that his participation in Wednesday’s crucial match against Atletico is now seriously doubtful.
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If the Frenchman is unable to play 90 minutes, he may start on the substitute’s bench even if Mbappe is declared fit for the match. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been inundated with inquiries over the play of his star forward and has strongly denied that Mbappe is suffering from an unknown ailment. However, he has evaded inquiries on his starting lineup for Wednesday.
In addition to the eleven players I have for this game, those who are not playing will still contribute in some way. Ancelotti said during a press conference on Tuesday that a well-executed adjustment can have an impact.
“A game in a derby is always quite close. They occasionally win, and we sometimes do. The same will apply tomorrow. Details will determine the outcome. That is what will take place tomorrow.
With Brahim Diaz or Arda Guler among those vying to join Madrid’s attacking line, Vinicius Junior would probably take Mbappe’s place in a central role. Endrick, an 18-year-old Brazilian who only saw one minute of action off the bench in the first game, is a perfect alternative.
