The start of Kylian Mbappe’s adventure at Real Madrid was nothing short of disastrous. The 25-year-old French striker failed to impress, missing numerous goal-scoring opportunities, which led to criticism from the Spanish media. However, since early December, Mbappe has been on an upward trajectory, bagging goals against Getafe, Girona, and Atalanta. His impressive form was halted when he suffered an injury during the match against Atalanta, forcing him to leave the field.
Initially, it was reported that Mbappe would be out for around 10 days due to a left thigh strain, which meant he would miss the La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. However, in a surprising turn of events, Edu Aguirre from El Chiringuito revealed that Mbappe has made a speedy recovery and is likely to start in the upcoming Puchar Interkontynentalnego final against Mexican side Pachuca on Wednesday.
This news comes as a huge relief to Real Madrid, who have been plagued by injuries this season. The list of absent players is staggering, with Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, and Eduardo Camavinga all out of action. In fact, an astonishing 27 players have either been injured or are currently battling injuries.
Despite the setbacks, Real Madrid remains in the hunt for the La Liga title, sitting third in the table with 37 points from 17 matches. They trail leaders FC Barcelona by just one point, with a game in hand. Mbappe has been instrumental in their push, scoring 12 goals in 22 appearances this season.
The French striker’s speed and agility will be crucial in Wednesday’s final against Pachuca. With his injury seemingly behind him, Mbappe will look to capitalize on his recent form and lead Real Madrid to victory. Will he be able to inspire his team to glory? One thing is certain – Mbappe’s presence on the pitch is a game-changer, and his return from injury could be the catalyst for Real Madrid’s success.
According to a report by Marca, Real Madrid has suffered a total of 44 injuries this season, with an average of 2.59 injuries per game. This staggering statistic highlights the club’s struggles with player fitness and the importance of having a fully fit squad.
As the season reaches its climax, Real Madrid will be relying on Mbappe to spearhead their attack. With his pace, skill, and determination, he has the potential to make a significant impact on the outcome of the season. Can he lead Real Madrid to La Liga glory and silence his critics? Only time will tell.
Some interesting stats to consider:
* Real Madrid has conceded an average of 1.18 goals per game in La Liga this season. (Source: Opta Sports)
* Kylian Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 22 appearances for Real Madrid this season, averaging a goal every 124 minutes. (Source: Sofascore)
* Real Madrid has won 12 out of their last 15 matches in all competitions, with Mbappe scoring in 7 of those victories. (Source: Transfermarkt)
With Mbappe back in the fray, Real Madrid will be hoping to continue their winning streak and close the gap on FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
