Real Madrid said Kylian Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee while scoring for France on Friday. Spanish reports estimate 10–12 days out; he could return for the Oct. 10 Villarreal game, but that is unconfirmed.
Mbappé scored France’s only goal in its 1–0 win over Turkey, in the 54th minute, then began limping. Coach Zinedine Zidane initially said the injury “does not look good” and ruled him out for the rest of the international break, saying France would take no chances.
Roma’s Oct. 14 Champions League match is another potential return if Mbappé is not back earlier. The article expects him to be fit for the Oct. 25 Clasico against Barcelona, unless further damage is found or his recovery suffers a setback.
