Kylian Mbappé leaves the France squad due to injury
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Galacticos risk being left without their star player.
Details: In the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage, France delivered a resounding 4-0 win over Ukraine, with Kylian Mbappé netting a brace to reach the remarkable milestone of 400 career goals. However, this positive news was overshadowed by reports that Mbappé has been forced to leave the national team after sustaining an injury during the match.
It is reported that Kylian developed inflammation in his right ankle and is experiencing significant discomfort. After consulting with the medical staff, it was decided to send him back to Madrid for further examination and rehabilitation.
The timeline for Mbappé's recovery remains unknown.
This season, Mbappé has played 16 matches for Real Madrid across all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing 2 assists.
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