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Kylian Mbappé in action for Real Madrid before being sidelined by illness
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Just as Real Madrid fans were buzzing with excitement to see Kylian Mbappé light up the pitch at the Club World Cup, the news broke: Mbappé has landed in hospital, battling a nasty case of gastroenteritis.
It’s the sort of curveball that stops you in your tracks—one moment everyone’s debating his impact under Xabi Alonso, the next, the club is releasing updates about his health instead of his goals.
Kylian Mbappé hospitalised with fever and acute Gastroenteritis
All started out pretty quietly. Earlier this week, Mbappé skipped training, with talk around the camp that he was running a high fever. Nothing too alarming at first—footballers catch bugs like the rest of us, don’t they? Even manager Xabi Alonso seemed calm, saying Mbappé was feeling a bit better but should stay out of the heat and get some rest. As the days passed, optimism began to fade. The fever stuck around, Mbappé missed more sessions, and suddenly, his name was missing from the team sheet for the match against Al-Hilal.
Real Madrid’s team of doctors decided to stop taking any more risks. With Spanish media growing more anxious by the hour, Mbappé was put in isolation, then whisked off to hospital for tests and proper treatment. It is never good for a club to have to confirm that a player has been hospitalized, and especially one with such a high profile as Kylian.
Real Madrid Fans Hold Their Breath as Mbappé Battles Illness
According to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is now under close observation, with doctors monitoring his condition and giving him everything he needs to recover. There’s even talk that he’s missed out on the official squad photo and hasn’t been able to welcome president Florentino Perez—two tiny details, but they paint a picture of just how wiped out he is.
Madrid’s concern is evident, with another big game fast approaching. The club, the fans, and the football world are all hoping Mbappé will bounce back in time, but right now, his health is clearly the top priority. No one’s thinking about goals or trophies for the moment—they just want to see him smiling and back on his feet.
