JAKARTA - Kylian Mbappe claims some things that are not true have been said about the knee injury that has limited his involvement for Real Madrid in recent weeks.
The French striker came on as a substitute in Los Blancos' last two matches - including the comeback win over Atletico Madrid on Monday, March 23, 2026, early morning WIB - after missing three and a half weeks with a left knee sprain, which has plagued him since late last year.
However, at a promotional event in France, Mbappe told the US that his knee was fine and getting better.
"Everything went pretty well. I know there was a lot of speculation about it and some things that were not true were said."
"That's the life of a top athlete. We are used to people saying things without verifying them or without any factual basis," Mbappe said.
When Real Madrid confirmed in early March 2026 that Mbappe had suffered a knee injury that had recurred since December 2025, the club said it would take a conservative approach to his treatment.
Mbappe is in the France National Team squad for two friendly matches later this month in the United States against Brazil on (March 26, 2026) and Colombia on (March 29, 2026).
Meanwhile, the victory over Atletico Madrid keeps Los Blancos four points behind leaders Barcelona in LaLiga.
The team coached by Alvaro Arbeloa is also preparing for the Champions League quarterfinal match against Bayern Munich in the coming weeks.
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