Mbappe sidelined with knee injury after France duty

Real Madrid has diagnosed Kylian Mbappe with a knee hyperextension following the forward's premature exit from international duty last week. The 25-year-old was substituted during France's Nations League clash against Turkey on September 25, with medical assessments subsequently revealing the extent of the injury.

The Spanish club's medical team conducted evaluations after Mbappe's return from his international commitments. A knee hyperextension occurs when the knee joint is forced to bend backward beyond its normal range of motion, a common injury in football that can vary in severity.

No timeline for Mbappe's return to action has been formally announced by Real Madrid. The injury comes at a critical juncture in the club's season, as Los Blancos prepare for upcoming domestic and European fixtures.

Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window, has featured in the club's opening matches of the 2024-25 campaign. The setback will be monitored closely by Carlo Ancelotti's coaching staff as the club navigates the fixture list in the coming weeks.