Real Madrid superstar still not back in training but return edging closer | OneFootball

The trip to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup has not gone according to plan so far for Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe.

The 26-year-old forward has been sidelined for a week now due to illness with an acute case of gastroenteritis even leading to him being hospitalised briefly.

As such, Mbappe has not featured for Real Madrid in either of their Group H games against Al-Hilal and Pachuca thus far.

Mbappe still not back in traning

Now, according to MARCA, Mbappe remains unable to train under Xabi Alonso’s orders. As Real Madrid resumed work following their victory over Pachuca, the French forward was once again absent. However, his return is approaching.

Set to return soon? (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Mbappe has now joined the team at the training facility, although he continues to work individually in the gym as he recovers from a bout of gastroenteritis.

Ahead of the Pachuca game, manager Alonso suggested that the French international could be ready in time for the final group game against RB Salzburg this week. And as things stand, things appear to be progressing towards that.

Mbappe entered the Club World Cup in top form after finishing the regular season securing the Pichichi and Golden Boot titles with 43 goals under his belt.

The France captain entered the tournament eyeing the milestone of 50, a target that seemed within reach but the illness spoiled those plans.

Mbappe is now working towards a return with the hopes of resuming the scoring push against Salzburg this week.