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Official: Real Madrid confirm knee injury to Kylian Mbappe; out for two weeks
Following his return from the France national team camp, after sustaining an injury, Real Madrid have issued an official statement confirming the nature of Kylian Mbappe’s setback.
“Following tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. His recovery will be monitored,” the statement read.
The France captain started for the national team on Friday against Turkiye and scored the only goal of the game as his side went on to win their first game under Zinedine Zidane.
However, it came at a cost for Mbappe as he sustained a knee injury soon after his goal and had to be taken off.
Parte médico de Mbappé.https://t.co/BtT49vEgsp
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 26, 2026
The early updates were very concerning, creating a negative atmosphere within the club surrounding his situation, especially after the injury suffered by Ibrahima Konate as well.
Mbappe flew into Madrid from Turkiye earlier today and underwent tests at the club medical facilities. And the nature and extent of the injury has now been confirmed by Los Blancos.
While the statement does not provide an official timeline for Mbappe’s return, club sources indicate to journalist Arancha Rodriguez that the superstar forward will be out for a period of two weeks.
As such, he will likely end up missing Real Madrid’s first game after the international break against Villarreal.
But the big relief will be that the French international will be available to face Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season in late October.
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Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move for Real Madrid midfield target in January – report
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alex Scott’s situation. The AFC Bournemouth midfielder has been impressing in the Premier League and recently made his debut for the England national team.
Given their need for a midfield reinforcement, Real Madrid are tracking the youngster as the Spanish giants believe he could provide a different profile to complement their existing options.
Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move in January
According to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid intend to continue monitoring Scott throughout the season before deciding whether to make a move in next summer’s transfer window.
However, they could face competition from the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea also tracking the 23-year-old.
Both Premier League clubs are preparing substantial offers for Scott ahead of the January transfer window.
Bournemouth have placed an €80 million valuation on the midfielder, although the club have no intention of selling him in January and would prefer to consider a departure next summer.
The Cherries are already looking at potential replacements and have identified Fer Lopez as a long-term successor.
Real Madrid prepared to wait until the summer
Real Madrid are already planning their recruitment strategy for next summer, monitoring several players before deciding which targets to pursue when the transfer window opens.
For now, the Merengues are not expected to make a move for Scott in January. Instead, they intend to continue assessing his performances and availability over the coming months.
If the Bournemouth midfielder becomes available from June onwards, the Spanish capital giants will then decide whether to make a formal approach.
Their preference to wait could leave the door open for Liverpool and Chelsea to move first, particularly if either club are prepared to meet Bournemouth’s valuation during the winter window.
In the meantime, Jose Mourinho & co. are also keeping an eye on other options to strengthen their midfield. In fact, recent reports suggest that an enquiry has been made for Napoli star Scott McTominay.
The Scotsman contract with the Serie A side expires in 2028 and with his club not offering a renewal so far, he could emerge as a serious option.
