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Real Madrid superstar wants to play vs Atletico at all costs despite injury scare
Kylian Mbappe recently picked up a minor injury scare during Real Madrid’s match against Alaves, but he is determined to feature in the upcoming Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid at all costs, reports MARCA.
The injury occurred in the 80th minute when Mbappe requested to be substituted after feeling some discomfort in his muscle. Although it raised concerns, Carlo Ancelotti has assured that the injury isn’t serious.
Now, according to recent reports, Mbappe is already receiving treatment at the club and he is expected to be in the starting line-up for the derby, barring any unexpected setbacks. A medical test is scheduled today to confirm there are no major issues.
Ancelotti managing Mbappe carefully
It has been suggested that Ancelotti has been carefully managing Mbappe’s integration into the team this season, focusing on helping him adjust to playing alongside his teammates.
While the French forward has not been part of the rotation system, the priority has been to build his confidence and get him back to his best. Although it took a little time for him to find his rhythm, Mbappe has made steady progress.
Despite his progress, Mbappe is still working on building perfect chemistry with the other attackers. Nonetheless, he is eager to push through any discomfort to make sure he plays in the crucial derby.
After experiencing minor muscle discomfort, he immediately asked Ancelotti to take him off to avoid aggravating the issue. However, Mbappe left the stadium with some concern, knowing that even a minor injury could rule him out of the derby.
Yet, his commitment to playing in this important match remains firm, and he is willing to take the risk if there is any chance he can feature in the game.
For now, the main focus is on ensuring Mbappe’s full recovery, so he can take the field against Atletico Madrid without further complications.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
