Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid has resumed training following his hospitalization due to acute gastroenteritis, which caused him to miss the first two matches of the FIFA Club World Cup for Los Blancos. His physical condition has significantly altered as a consequence of the illness.
Xabi Alonso has been without his key player, who netted 43 goals during his debut season in Spain, at the beginning of this prestigious event in the United States.
In his absence, the team has accumulated four points from a 1-1 draw against the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal and a 3-1 victory over Pachuca.
The speedster, who is widely considered one of the top players in global football, may potentially miss their third match against RB Salzburg on Friday, as he strives to completely recuperate in the likely scenario that they advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
Suffering from acute gastroenteritis, which typically presents with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, leading to dehydration, Mbappe’s return seems imminent following his arrival in Palm Beach with his Los Blancos teammates, as evidenced by images of him back in the gym.
Photos of the French captain regaining his fitness have surfaced, and the 26-year-old Mbappe also took to Instagram to inform the Santiago Bernabeu supporters that he is back in the gym, preparing for his eagerly awaited return to the field.
The post was simply captioned: “Back at it!”.
In an effort to keep fans informed, Real Madrid issued a statement the day after their 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal to explain the absence of the former Paris Saint-Germain star. They confirmed that he had been hospitalized on Wednesday for tests.
However, judging by the recent photos, his usually muscular physique appears somewhat leaner due to weight loss resulting from the severe illness.
According to the Spanish publication Marca, as reported by the Daily Mail, the striker has shed between four and five kilograms.
The Spanish giants also noted that he had returned to their team camp. On Friday, it was confirmed that Mbappe was back with his teammates at the hotel and was engaging in aerobic exercises after recovering from a serious case of stomach flu.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid manager Alonso, recognized as one of the top young football managers globally, remained reserved when questioned about the health status of his primary goalscorer.
Keeping his intentions discreet, as reported by The Athletic, the Spanish coach stated:
In the absence of the French talisman, young Gonzalo Garcia has commenced both matches to date – and the 21-year-old has made a significant impression, even netting his team’s sole goal in their initial game. In the match against Pachuca, he also assisted Arda Guler’s goal.