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Carlo Ancelotti puzzled by Kylian Mbappe’s injury issues as Real Madrid boss provides update on Intercontinental Cup final involvement

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<p>World Cup winner Mbappe registered his 12th goal of the season for Real in their Champions League clash with Atalanta, but was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-kylian-mbappe-injury-french-striker-first-half-of-atalanta-win/blt46546f2b447212c1" target="_blank">replaced in the 36th minute of that contest after picking up knock</a>. It was later revealed that the Frenchman is nursing a thigh complaint.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It was initially <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-injury-update-carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-atalanta/blt09b12a83219fb129" target="_blank">suggested that Mbappe could be sidelined for 10 days</a>, ruling him out of a Liga meeting with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and an Intercontinental Cup tie that will see more major silverware come up for grabs.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ancelotti has, however, revealed that Mbappe will be travelling to Qatar with the rest of the Blancos squad. He said when asked for an update on the 25-year-old forward: “Mbappe isn't anything very serious. He won't be there for the match [against Vallecano], [but] he'll travel to Qatar and see if he can play part of the [Intercontinental Cup] without risk.”</p>

WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Asked to try and explain Mbappe’s fitness issues, having seen him <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/coach-decision-kylian-mbappe-speaks-out-france-snub-real-madrid-superstar-misses-playing-les-bleus/blta17f48aabbeca17a" target="_blank">granted rest periods during the last two international breaks</a>, Ancelotti admits it is “hard to say where they come from.” He went on to say: “In the last two breaks he has been here, he has worked well and he has rested. His performance in recent times has improved a lot. Fortunately it is a small period and he will not lose what he has achieved lately.”</p>

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<p>Mbappe has registered four goals for Real through his last six appearances in all competitions, with the latest ‘Galactico’ addition at Santiago Bernabeu seemingly beginning to find his feet after a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/will-real-madrid-wash-hands-kylian-mbappe-karim-benzema-galactico-argument-world-cup-winning-french-forward-searches-spark/blta227b89db5077350" target="_blank">testing start to life in the Spanish capital</a>.</p>

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Carlo Ancelotti puzzled by Kylian Mbappe’s injury issues as Real Madrid boss provides update on Intercontinental Cup final involvement | Goal.com US

Carlo Ancelotti is puzzled by Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury at Real Madrid, with an update given on his involvement in the Intercontinental Cup final.