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Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé narrowly avoided a very serious injury

Just after France’s victory in Turkey (1-0) and the injury exit of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid quickly confirmed the diagnosis

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:37 PM

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Kylian Mbappé narrowly avoided a severe, season-threatening knee injury during international duty with France.
Real Madrid confirmed Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee.
The 27-year-old forward will avoid surgery and instead undergo classic conservative treatment at Valdebebas.

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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé narrowly avoided a season-ruining knee injury during France's 1-0 victory in Turkey. Medical examinations confirmed a hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee, leading the 27-year-old forward to exit the match and return directly to Madrid for evaluation.

According to reports from Spanish outlet AS, Mbappé will avoid surgery and instead undergo conservative medical treatment at Valdebebas. Manager José Mourinho will not force his return against Villarreal on October 10, with Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi considered as potential replacements.

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Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé narrowly avoided a very serious injury

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