Real Madrid set for major boost against Juventus as key superstar will return | OneFootball

After missing all the three matches of the FIFA Club World Cup so far, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is now on the cusp of making his comeback.

The 26-year-old forward has been sidelined due to gastroenteritis and even though he had resumed training earlier this week, the coaching staff opted not to risk him against RB Salzburg, considering he had lost nearly five kilos due to the illness.

Mbappe to return vs Juventus

However, as reported by AS, Kylian Mbappe is now ready. The French forward took another step forward during Friday’s training session in Palm Beach.

The France captain now has three more sessions to fine-tune his fitness in time for the next game and manager Xabi Alonso is counting on him.

As such, everything indicates that Mbappe will be available for the Round of 16 match against Juventus next week.

Mbappe set to return. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Ahead of the game against Salzburg, the former PSG star did light field work, but a joint decision between Mbappe, Xabi, and the medical team led to him being rested.

On Friday, however, at The Gardens North County training facilities in Palm Beach, he joined the session with the non-starters from the match in Philadelphia – picking up the pace.

It was a positive sign, particularly with three more training sessions to come ahead of his expected debut in the Club World Cup, scheduled for Tuesday in the Round of 16 against the Vecchia Signora.

Alonso expressed optimism after the 3-0 win over the Austrians, and Mbappe’s attitude seems to confirm it. He appeared cheerful, joking with fellow Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga, who is also making solid progress in his individual recovery.

Mbappe’s return is highly anticipated, especially to see how quickly he adapts to Alonso’s tactical system, designed to maximise both his own impact and that of Vinicius Jr.