French Superstar Rushed for Medical Tests After Missing Al Hilal Match – Doubt Cast Over Pachuca Appearance
Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign has been dealt a worrying blow as star forward Kylian Mbappé was admitted to a U.S. hospital battling acute gastroenteritis, casting serious doubt over his availability for Sunday’s crucial group stage match.
Medical Emergency in Miami
The 26-year-old French icon, who missed Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Al Hilal due to fever, saw his condition worsen significantly overnight. Club doctors made the decision to hospitalize their €180m signing for comprehensive testing and urgent treatment.
“Our player Kylian Mbappé is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis,” read an official Real Madrid statement, confirming the severity of the illness that has left the striker bedridden during the tournament.
Tournament Hopes in Jeopardy
With Los Blancos sitting second in Group H behind Red Bull Salzburg, Mbappé’s potential absence against Pachuca in Charlotte on Sunday presents a major challenge for manager Xabi Alonso. The Mexican side fell 2-1 to Salzburg in their opener, making this a must-win encounter for the Spanish giants.
Critical Timeline:
- Wednesday: Misses Al Hilal match with fever
- Thursday: Condition deteriorates, hospitalized in Miami
- Sunday: Pachuca clash looms as recovery race begins
Medical experts suggest gastroenteritis typically requires 3-5 days recovery, putting Mbappé’s participation in serious doubt. As Real Madrid’s medical team monitors their star man around the clock, fans worldwide await updates on when football’s most expensive player might return to the pitch.
This developing story comes just weeks after Mbappé’s blockbuster free transfer from PSG – a move meant to establish Real Madrid’s new era of dominance. Now, their first global tournament together faces an unexpected health crisis.
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