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Real Madrid not ready to make ‘exceptions’ for Mbappe over summer rule
As Real Madrid brace themselves for a busy summer ahead, the club have made a strict policy of not allowing any of its players to participate in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.
Real Madrid are well aware of the fact that some players could be asked to play both in the European Championship/Copa America and the Olympics.
Players such as Endrick, Vinicius Junior, Aurelien Tchouameni, Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga are among the players eligible to feature in both competitions.
Real Madrid not making any exceptions for Mbappe
According to Abdellah Boulma, Mbappe’s chances of participating in the Paris Olympics are decreasing with each passing day.
The French Footballing Federation are involved in a discussion with Real Madrid over allowing the Frenchman to participate in the Olympics this summer, but they have yet to find common ground.
While usually, a country like France wouldn’t be worried about losing Mbappe for the Olympics, which holds very little value in the footballing verse, it seems the nation wants Mbappe to feature in the tournament specifically because the event will be held in Paris.
Mbappe, therefore, could be a spectacle for both physical and digital audiences. Not to mention, this could be Mbappe’s last chance to feature in the Olympics, which is usually hosted as a U23 tournament.
Despite the high stakes, Real Madrid are unwilling to make any exception for Mbappe and remain determined not to allow any of its players to participate in the Olympics.
France’s youth team coach Thierry Henry is keen on having Mbappe as part of his team this summer. But with Real Madrid taking a strong stance, it is unlikely Mbappe or any other French star stemming from the Bernabeu will take part in the Paris Olympics this year.
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Real Madrid hope captain will resume group training tomorrow and be ready for Villarreal
Real Madrid received a major boost in training today as Kylian Mbappe participated in the group session, indicating his readiness for the upcoming game against Villarreal.
The French superstar had returned from international duty with a knee injury, but seems to have left it behind and appears ready to start at the Santiago Bernabeu come Saturday.
What about Federico Valverde?
Now, according to AS, Federico Valverde was not part of the group training session today at Valdebebas. Instead, he was involved in an individual session away from his teammates.
However, Real Madrid hope that their club captain will be able to resume working with the rest of the squad on Thursday, putting him in the fray to return in time for Saturday’s clash against Villarreal.
Valverde is currently recovering from an ankle sprain that he sustained in Real Madrid’s 2-1 derby defeat against Atletico Madrid prior to the international break.
The Uruguayan midfielder was on the receiving end of a harsh tackle from Kang-In Lee, which left him injured, ruling him out of action for the national team.
The 28-year-old stayed behind in Madrid and has worked hard on his recovery, with things progressing in the right direction.
What now remains to be seen is whether he can jump back into group training session on Thursday, which would put him on the path to return to action against Villarreal.
A key player for Mourinho
So far this season, Valverde has emerged as a permanent fixture in the team under new manager Jose Mourinho.
The Real Madrid captain has started all of the team’s eight matches in all competitions this term, scoring and assisting one goal apiece.
His potential availability for Saturday’s clash against Villarreal will come as a major boost for Mourinho & co. Everything will depend on how things progress in tomorrow’s training session at Valdebebas.
With Ibrahima Konate also recovering from his knee sprain, Real Madrid have only three players sidelined currently: Raul Asencio, who recently underwent surgery, Rodrygo Goes, who is a long-term absentee, and Ferland Mendy, who has resumed work with the ball.
