With just a few days left before the Copa del Rey finals, Real Madrid is worried about his star’s fitness. Will Kylian Mbappe be ready to meet Barcelona in a showdown that can define Madrid’s season? Manager Carlo Ancelotti has weighed in – with both hope and excitement to the capital.
Kylian Mbappe’s injury saga began dramatically during Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final collision against Arsenal. The French superstar limped off the pitch in the 75th minute of the second leg after a difficult case under pressure from Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. The image of Mbappe that grimaces in pain sent shock waves through the Los Blancos fan base.
The fall from the injury was not only physical. During Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Athletic, where midfielder Federico Valverde received a dramatic winner of stoppage time, Mbappe’s image flashed on Bernabeus large screen – and was met with whistles from some in the crowd.
But Ancelotti was quick to defend his talisman. “Mbappe hurts because of his injury, because he can’t help the team – he does everything he can to be ready for Saturday [Copa del Rey final]” said the Madrid boss. “He is upset because he wants to help the team. He does everything he can to recover and be there on Saturday.”
Comeback begins
It was a flicker of hope this week. Both Mbappe and left -back Ferland Mendy returned to training on TuesdayRaise the optimism about their accessibility for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final in Seville. Although none of them were ready for Wednesday’s La Liga -Fix ride against Getafe, their recurring on the pitch was seen as a positive step forward.
“They are not ready for tomorrow, but they will work out today, and I think they will both be available for Saturday’s game,” Ancelotti confirmed at his press conference on Tuesday.
Still, Real Madrid treads thoroughlyunwilling to rush any of players back before they are ready. With only two realistic chances for silver goods left – La Liga title and Copa del Rey – the club is keen to preserve its big weapons for the decisive moments.
Will Mbappe be ready for Copa del Rey final?
All eyes are now turning to Saturday. Cup of the Final King has archdrivals Barcelona looms wideAnd Mbappe’s availability may very well tip the scale. To make a crucial goal in a Clasico final would not only Earn the Frenchman his first domestic trophy in white But also raises him directly to the cult hero status at Bernabeu.
“It’s a race against time,” wrote Rodrigo Gonzalez in HighlightThe With reference to Mbappe’s “Miraculous recovery.” What would normally be a two -week injury has been treated with urgent and precision, such as Real Madrid Chase Glory on two fronts.
