Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has defended forward Kylian Mbappe following criticism of the France international’s decision to recover from a left knee injury in France and Switzerland during the international break.
Mbappe reportedly sustained the injury during a Nations League match against Turkey, raising questions about his recovery arrangements and why he chose to spend time outside Spain rather than use Real Madrid’s facilities.
The decision attracted scrutiny from critics, who questioned whether the striker should have remained in Madrid while undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
Mourinho’s defence comes amid continued attention on Mbappe’s fitness and his readiness for Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures.
The club will be keen to see the forward return to full fitness as it prepares for a demanding period of the season.
However, details concerning the precise nature of the injury, Mbappe’s recovery schedule and his availability for upcoming matches were not provided in the available report.
Mbappe remains a major figure in Real Madrid’s attacking plans, making his recovery an important issue for the team as it looks to maintain its competitive form.
