Kylian Mbappe did not finish due to a thigh injury match with Atalanta Bergamo (3:2) w Champions League. French star Real Madrid he was supposed to be sidelined for 10 days. For this reason, he missed the match against Rayo Vallecano (3:3). However, his return to the pitch took place sooner than expected. After just eight days, he took the field in the Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca. He played just over an hour, scored a goal and provided an assist, and his team won 3-0 and won another trophy. Experts agree that it may end badly for him soon.
The doctor saw what Real was doing to Mbappe. He warns: “In the long run…”
In the “Xtra” program, “Asa” journalists analyzed how the way Real Madrid manages the strength of its star may affect potential injuries. The conclusions are terrifying. – Maximum demand in such a busy season may pose a risk factor for players with such a history of injuries. Therefore, after recent injuries, Mbappe is six times more likely to suffer a recurrence of injury. Shortening the treatment time may cause micro-injuries, which in the long run may turn into more serious injuries – explained the renowned Spanish traumatologist – Vicente de la Varga.
According to the doctor, another problem is that Mbappe does not have enough time to recover. All because of the need to play every three days. Plus everyone game causes additional stress, which further hinders regeneration and increases the risk of injuries.
This is where Mbappe may have his biggest problem. 'There may be an inflection point'
Another problem in Mbappe's case is that he has had virtually no pre-season work. He joined the club after Euro 2024 and when Real started their pre-season tour, he himself went on holiday. He returned to Madrid just before the European Super Cup. – If your preparation period is dead, you practically lose the season. You must have at least three to four weeks of hard physical work. Losing the preparation period involves a high risk not only of injury, but also of poorer performances. Mbappe has already been affected by this. You can see it's slow. Oxygenation, acidity, body metabolism and ventilation levels are not the same as others, said former footballer Miguel Angel Valeron.
He also revealed when we can expect the greatest decline in the Frenchman's form. – There may be an inflection point in February. Then comes the verification of the load work he has done. You have to train first and then play. The body is not a robot that you press a button and it works, he added.