Mbappé injured in win against Atalanta...

Kylian Mbappé, the star forward of Real Madrid, was once again sidelined due to injury during the Champions League match against Atalanta Bergamasca on Tuesday evening, which ended in a 3-2 victory for Real Madrid. After opening the scoring in the 10th minute and netting his 50th goal in the competition, Mbappé had to leave the pitch in the 35th minute due to discomfort in his left hamstring. While he did not show serious signs of injury as he walked off the field without limping, this new setback raises concerns, especially after a season start that has been somewhat underwhelming.

This injury adds to a growing list of injuries affecting the Real Madrid squad this season. Mbappé, who had already been sidelined in October due to a thigh injury, is just one of many players to have visited the treatment room. In total, the club has suffered 27 injuries since the beginning of the season, a troubling statistic that is causing frustration. The methods of physical trainer Antonio Pintus are now under scrutiny, and there is growing pressure surrounding the club’s injury management, which seems to be weighing heavily on the team’s season.

Real Madrid’s medical staff announced that Mbappé will undergo further tests on Thursday to assess the extent of the injury. While Carlo Ancelotti downplayed the incident, stating it was a “strain,” uncertainty remains around the French forward’s condition. This situation only adds to the difficulties faced by a Real Madrid squad already destabilized by repeated absences.