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Real Madrid star likely to win the €55 million battle against French giants today
Kylian Mbappe has been locked in a legal battle with his former employers Paris Saint-Germain for a while now.
The two parties are battling over €55 million, which Mbappe claims he is owed as unpaid salary. PSG argue that Mbappe had decided to forego the salary and the club are thus not liable to pay him.
Mbappe did win the first round of the legal battle when LFP’s legal committee asked PSG to pay up to €55 million. However, the case later moved on to the second round of hearings, which happened on October 15.
Mbappe set to win case vs PSG
According to L’Equipe, Mbappe is now poised to secure another legal battle over PSG surrounding the €55 million case.
As per the report, the LFP will officially provide a verdict today, which is likely to favour the Real Madrid superstar.
LFP’s verdict will ask PSG to pay €55 million to Mbappe as unpaid dues. This could be a major blow for PSG, whose relations with the Frenchman have deteriorated greatly over the past few months.
It must be remembered that at the time of the hearing, speculations emerged surrounding the Stockholm Police investigation rape allegations.
The Frenchman, though, was quick to dispel these allegations, branding them as part of PSG’s efforts to paint a bad image against the player ahead of the second hearing.
Moreover, the report adds that PSG have no intention of paying Mbappe €55 million, even if the verdict rules in their favour. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how this saga develops in the coming days.
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Real Madrid key midfielder ready to start vs Atletico Madrid after strong return from injury
Real Madrid have had a few injuries to contend with since the start of the season, with Aurelien Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick all serving spells on the sidelines.
The trio are back in training now and looking to work their way into Jose Mourinho’s plans after a disrupted pre-season.
Now, according to Alberto Pereiro, Tchouameni appears to be winning the race to return to Real Madrid’s starting XI for the derby against Atletico Madrid.
The 26-year-old is said to be in the best physical condition of the players who have recently returned from injury.
Thiago Pitarch, Endrick and Tchouameni all rejoined team training last week, but the Frenchman is currently considered the most match-ready of the three.
Tchouameni ahead in the recovery race
As such, Tchouameni is now expected to start against Atletico Madrid later this week. That would be an important boost for Mourinho considering the physical nature of the game in store.
Tchouameni gives Real Madrid something very specific in midfield. He can protect the defence, compete in duels, cover large spaces and provide the kind of structure Mourinho values when matches become chaotic.
His return would also allow Real Madrid to approach the game with more balance around Federico Valverde and the attacking players ahead of them.
Mourinho has always valued his profile
Mourinho has been careful with Tchouameni’s recovery rather than rushing him back before he was fully ready.
That patience now looks set to pay off. Madrid have enough technical quality in midfield, but against Atletico, the game is unlikely to be decided by possession alone.
The ability to win second balls, close transition spaces and survive physically intense periods could be just as important.
This is exactly where Tchouameni thrives.
Pitarch and Endrick may need more time
The latest update also suggests Pitarch and Endrick are slightly behind Tchouameni in terms of physical readiness.
That does not necessarily mean either player is unavailable, but it would make sense for Mourinho to manage their minutes more cautiously. The duo are expected to be fully ready after the international break.
Pitarch still has an important role to play in a crowded midfield, while Endrick will be looking to re-establish himself in the attacking rotation after his own injury interruption.
For the derby, neither of those players is likely to be an option for the XI, but Tchouameni will definitely be a great addition.
If he does start, it would underline how highly Mourinho values him in the biggest matches. At the Metropolitano, Madrid may need Tchouameni more than anyone else, and it remains to be seen how things play out.
