Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé missed training on Tuesday ahead of the team’s crucial Champions League match against Manchester City, raising doubts over his availability for the tie.
Mbappé has been sidelined since February 21 with a knee injury that also kept him out of Madrid’s victory over Benfica in the Champions League playoffs.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said the French striker is making progress but the club is taking a cautious approach to his recovery.
“He’s better. Obviously, we have to take one day at a time and see how he is evolving,” Arbeloa said through an interpreter. “But this week has been positive. He’s back giving a good feeling, and we are looking forward to having him back soon.”
Real Madrid confirmed that Mbappé, along with other injured players, did not participate in Tuesday’s training session. Despite earlier suggestions that he might return within days, his participation against Manchester City on Wednesday appears unlikely.
The absence of the star forward adds to Madrid’s injury concerns. Midfielder Rodrygo has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, while Jude Bellingham, who has been sidelined for more than a month, also missed training.
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