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Superstar forward could still return for El Clasico as Real Madrid refuse to give up hope
At a crucial stage of the season, Real Madrid may have received a timely boost.
Despite growing concerns around Kylian Mbappe’s fitness, the possibility of his return before the campaign concludes has not been ruled out, according to a report from Damian Casol.
The French forward’s situation has been under intense scrutiny ever since he was forced off late in Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Real Betis.
His substitution in the 81st minute immediately raised alarms, especially given his importance to the team during the final stretch of the season.
Soon after, reports began to circulate suggesting that Mbappe may have already played his last match of the campaign.
For a player of his influence, that would have been a significant blow for Real Madrid ahead of the El Clasico.
However, those claims now appear premature.
What’s the story?
Fresh updates indicate that Real Madrid have not closed the door on his return.
Internally, there is still a belief that Mbappe could feature again this season, with particular focus on the upcoming El Clasico.
The club have confirmed that the forward is dealing with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, an issue that naturally requires careful management.
Despite this, the message from within Valdebebas remains cautiously optimistic and the plan is to do everything possible to have him available for the Clasico scheduled for 10 May.
Sure, the timeline is ambitious, but not impossible.
Broader complications
However, what complicates matters is Mbappe’s recent injury history.
Earlier this year, he missed several matches across February and March due to knee problems.
This is where another stakeholder enters the picture – the French national team.
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, France will be monitoring his situation closely.
Any aggravation of the current issue could have wider consequences, potentially affecting his availability for the tournament.
For now, the situation remains open. Mbappe is not out and even the possibility of his return for El Clasico is enough to give Real Madrid some hope.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
