Real Madrid confident Kylian Mbappe will be fit for Champions League round of 16 first leg vs Manchester City | OneFootball

Real Madrid are confident about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for their Champions League round of 16 first leg clash with Manchester City next Wednesday, according to as.

Mbappe has missed the last two games due to injury, but there have been conflicting reports on the extent of his injury.

Madrid released a statement on Monday revealing that Mbappe had suffered a ‘sprain in the left knee‘.

However, the Frenchman’s camp revealed a more worrying diagnosis, claiming his ‘left posterior cruciate ligament is at its limit’.

Mbappe’s entourage believes Madrid are trying to force him back to action, which could affect his participation at the World Cup.

The striker has bagged 38 goals and six assists across all competitions this season.

Madrid need Mbappe to regain full fitness quickly to avoid a second consecutive season without winning a major trophy.

Los Blancos have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey. They are four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, and are unlikely to win the Champions League.

Madrid are battling with other fitness concerns. Rodrygo has been ruled out of the season, while Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham remain on the sidelines.

Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, Dani Ceballos, Eder Militao, Alvaro Carreras and Edouardo Camavinga are all doubts for their league clash at Celta Vigo on Friday.

Franco Mastantuono is also suspended, leaving manager Alvarao Arbeloa with a small pool of players for the crucial game at the Balaidos Stadium.