Kylian Mbappé reportedly upset at Real Madrid's medical staff, may need to undergo knee surgery

Kylian Mbappé could miss at least one of the Champions League games against Manchester City.
Text: Javier Escribano
Published 2026-03-02

Kylian Mbappé is reportedly upset with Real Madrid's medical team, and made a trip to France to consult with several specialists about the sprain in his left knee, which he has been suffering with since a match on December 7, which causes him discomfort and has noticeably worsened his performances in the squad.

According to Marca, the player is "not entirely satisfied with Real Madrid's medical staff", because he believes they have not been able to provide him with an effective solution in the last three months. "This situation has angered Mbappé and his entourage, who are now seeking solutions in his home country".

Kylian Mbappé was absent in last week's Champions League match, to give him rest and recover, and will also miss tonight's Liga match against Getafe. It is doubtful he will return on next Friday's LaLiga match, as the main goal for Madrid is to have him available for the games against Manchester City on March 11 and March 18 at Champions League.

However, according to El Desmarque, Mbappé may need to undergo knee surgery. "There are several people to blame, starting with the player himself, who pushed himself in situations where he shouldn't have. There's also an error with the medical staff, there was a mistake in the diagnosis of his knee injury, which initially led to Mbappé playing matches he shouldn't have", Jorge Picón from El Desmarque said.

If needed, Kylian Mbappé's surgery would be a relatively minor procedure, but it would keep him off the pitch a bit longer, likely making it impossible to play either of the Champions League round of 16 games this month at all...

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