Coach Carlo Ancelotti reported that the striker will travel with the team, but it is likely that he is in the reserve bench against Real Sociedad, on Wednesday (26)
He was not present in training the confrontation against Real Sociedad, valid for the King Cup, on Wednesday (26), at 17:30 (Brasília time). The reason for the absence was surgery to remove a tooth. The coach said that the striker will travel with the team, but it is likely that he is in the bench, considering his health.
In the current season, Mbappé has been a key player, participating in 39 games and scoring 28 goals. However, he has already faced some muscle injuries, which may influence the decision to spare him for the match. If you do not enter the field, the young Brazilian Endrick can be cast to occupy his position in the attack.
Vinicius Júnior, another team’s highlight, also dealt with a recent ankle problem, but has recovered and has returned to training normally. The presence of both players is crucial to team performance, especially in such an important tournament as the King Cup.
In addition to the issues related to the team, Ancelotti and Laliga President Javier Thebes were involved in a barbs. Real Madrid coach defended his club from the criticism of Thebes, who had called him “Chorão.” In response, Thebes stated that the victimist stance is a characteristic of the club’s leaders, further intensifying the climate between the parties.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
