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‘Why’s he not in Madrid?’ – Mbappe causes stir after being spotted with girlfriend

Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury with Real Madrid has become a source of controversy, with pundits questioning the striker over his treatment of the knee problem that he suffered with France.

By Robin Bairner · Football Transfers

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:56 AM

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Kylian Mbappe caused controversy in Spain after being spotted in Paris with girlfriend Ester Exposito while nursing an injury.
Mbappe suffered a left knee hyperextension playing for France and has reportedly missed two days of training in Madrid.
Real Madrid confirmed tests showed posterior capsule hyperextension, avoiding the need for surgery.

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Kylian Mbappe has caused a stir in Spain after traveling to Paris and being spotted with girlfriend Ester Exposito while recovering from a knee injury. The Real Madrid forward hyperextended his left knee during France's recent win against Turkey and has reportedly not been present at the club's Valdebebas training ground for two days.

While Real Madrid diagnosed the problem without requiring surgery, pundits and media in Spain questioned why Mbappe is not receiving treatment in Madrid. The trip highlights ongoing tension between Mbappe and Real Madrid's medical staff following prior diagnostic disputes.

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‘Why’s he not in Madrid?’ – Mbappe causes stir after being spotted with girlfriend

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