Kylian Mbappe set to start all Real Madrid games leading up to World Cup

French Striker Kylian Mbappe Returns to Action After Knee Injury Recovery

Kylian Mbappe, a forward for Real Madrid, has announced that he has made a 100 percent recovery from his lingering knee injury and is now fully available to play. The 27-year-old missed four league games this year due to the ongoing issue, but returned to action in Sunday’s match against Atletico, entering the game in the 64th minute.

Mbappe will be part of France’s national squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil on March 26 and Colombia three days later. The matches are scheduled to take place in the United States, which is cohosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Canada and Mexico.

In an interview, Mbappe stated that he has prepared for the past two World Cups by playing, scoring goals, and winning titles. He plans to follow a similar approach this year to arrive in top form ahead of the tournament. The forward previously scored a hat-trick in France’s 2022 World Cup final loss to Argentina and won the tournament’s golden boot award with eight goals.

Mbappe acknowledged that reports about his recovery have been speculative, stating that “some false things have been said” about his return. He noted that it is common for top athletes to face misinformation and speculation surrounding their health and availability.

Source: Al Jazeera