Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is widely expected to sit out next week's La Liga fixture against Villarreal.
The French forward picked up a knee injury while away on international duty, suffering a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee during France's match against Türkiye.
Club medical staff and coaching personnel have opted for a cautious approach regarding his rehabilitation. While Mbappé is making steady progress and is expected to ramp up his workload, Real Madrid has no intention of rushing him back prematurely for the Villarreal encounter, choosing instead to protect their star asset from any risk of aggravating the joint.
The primary objective for the medical team is to ensure that the 27 year old forward returns at 100% physical fitness. Los Blancos are heavily prioritizing his availability for the season's first El Clásico against arch-rivals Barcelona, which is scheduled to take place at the Camp Nou on October 25.
Mbappé has enjoyed a stellar start to the domestic campaign, netting 7 goals in his first 7 league appearances. Although missing his dynamic presence against Villarreal is a blow, managing his recovery carefully ensures Real Madrid fields their strongest possible lineup for the marquee fixtures ahead.
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