The Digest:
Real Madrid has confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappé will be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a left knee ligament sprain, ruling him out of key upcoming matches.
Key Points:
- Medical tests revealed an issue with the lateral ligament in Mbappé's left knee, an ongoing problem for several weeks.
- The injury will force him to miss the La Liga opener against Real Betis on January 4.
- He is also ruled out of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético Madrid on January 8.
- His availability for a potential Super Cup final against Barcelona on January 12 remains in serious doubt.
- As Madrid's top scorer this season, his absence is a major setback for the team's attacking threat.
- The squad's depth, featuring Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, will be heavily relied upon.
- Fans have sent recovery wishes, while rival supporters have expressed a degree of schadenfreude online.
Sources: X (Social Media Reports) / Real Madrid
