Arbeloa clears up Mbappé doubts, confident he’ll travel to Manchester | OneFootball

Álvaro Arbeloa appeared today at a press conference to calm concerns about the physical condition of Kylian Mbappé. After two weeks out, the Madrid coach confirmed that the French star is now entering the final stretch of his recovery.

"He is getting better every day, his progress is as it should be. We made a plan and I see him doing very well," stated the coach, conveying a message of absolute control over the situation.

The Madrid fans, who already enjoyed a cohesive and solid performance in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 (3-0 against City), were eagerly awaiting news about their "number 10." Although Mbappé cheered from the stands like any other fan in recent matches, Arbeloa has decided not to rush things. The striker will miss tomorrow's league match to ensure his presence at the Etihad Stadium.

"I trust that he will travel to Manchester," the coach concluded, making it clear that the goal is for the current Golden Boot winner to arrive in top form to seal the tie.

Arbeloa's management has been impeccable: zero risk in the league to have the entire arsenal available for the club's favorite competition. The Frenchman, who is defending his throne as Europe's top scorer, is the piece that should complete the puzzle in England.

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