Real Madrid confirm Kylian Mbappe injury, rule out surgery
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Kylian Mbappe finds himself at a crucial juncture with Real Madrid due to a persistent left knee sprain that has plagued him since December.
French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph.
With a blockbuster showdown against Manchester City looming in the UEFA Champions League, anxiety has rippled through the Santiago Bernabeu. The latest update, however, offers a more positive outlook.
If he scores five goals at the 2026 World Cup in North America, Mbappe, currently on 12, would overtake Miroslav Klose (16) to become, at the age of 27, the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in football. Every player dreams of lifting the famous trophy at least once in their career. But only a few have done it at a very young age. Winning a World Cup as a teenager is rare.