Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with knee hyperextension, say Real Madrid
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Kylian Mbappe scored the winner for France in their Nations League 1-0 victory against Turkey on Sept 25 before a knee injury forced him off the pitch.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee, confirmed by Real Madrid after tests on Sept 26.
- Mbappe left the France national team after the injury during a Nations League win against Turkey, shortly after scoring the winning goal.
- France coach Zinedine Zidane replaced Mbappe in the 58th minute, and Real Madrid will assess his condition ahead of their LaLiga match on Oct 10 against Villarreal.
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MADRID – France forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered hyperextension of the left knee, his club Real Madrid said on Sept 26.
The France captain has left the national team, having been forced to come off shortly after scoring the winner in their 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey on Sept 25.
The 27-year-old was treated after the goal and briefly returned to the pitch but went down again moments later and was unable to continue, prompting France coach Zinedine Zidane to replace him in the 58th minute of his first game in charge.
“After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid’s medical services, he has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee,” read the statement.
The French Football Federation initially said Mbappe was suffering from a “knee tendon injury” and had returned to Madrid for further assessment.
Real next host Villarreal in LaLiga on Oct 10. REUTERS