June 20 – Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé was discharged from hospital last Thursday afternoon after a brief stay for treatment of acute gastroenteritis.
“Our player Kylian Mbappé was discharged from hospital this afternoon and has returned to the Real Madrid camp,” Madrid’s second statement of the day read. “Mbappé will continue with specific medical treatment and will progressively rejoin team activity.”
The French international’s health concerns first emerged earlier this week when he missed the team’s open training session in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, last Tuesday. A Madrid spokesperson confirmed to ESPN that the 25-year-old was battling a fever, raising immediate questions about his availability for upcoming Club World Cup fixtures.
Those concerns proved justified when Mbappé was conspicuously absent from the matchday squad for Wednesday’s disappointing draw with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, leaving new coach, Xavi Alonso with a superstar sized hole.
The former Paris Saint-Germain star’s hospitalisation sent shockwaves through the Real Madrid camp, with the club’s medical staff working around the clock to ensure his swift recovery. Gastroenteritis, while typically not serious, can severely impact an athlete’s performance levels and requires careful management to prevent complications.
Madrid’s cautious approach reflects their determination to have their marquee signing at full fitness for the upcoming season. With the Spanish giants’ yet to hit the heights during the Club World Cup, Alonso has said the transition is a process.
“I knew it would take time. There are things we have to change. We’ll have to correct them, and we’ll keep doing that. Everything takes time, we’ve had nine days, and some players have had just three training sessions. It’s demanding, we’re in a competition, but we want to learn, and what we want to do will take time,” he said.
Returning Mbappé to the team will be a priority.
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