Discontent within Real Madrid regarding the French national team
Reports indicate discontent within Real Madrid regarding the French national team's handling of striker Kylian Mbappé during the recent international break, following his knee injury sustained against Turkey . According to the French newspaper L'Équipe, Mbappé arrived at the national team's training camp in Clairefontaine with pain in his left knee. Real Madrid informed the French medical staff of the player's condition, hoping he would rest and not participate in the match . Despite this, Mbappé started the game, before being substituted in the 59th minute after scoring the winning goal for France. Real Madrid later announced that the 27-year-old had suffered a hyperextension in his left knee, with reports suggesting he could be sidelined for two to three weeks . Following the match, French national team coach Zinedine Zidane decided to send Mbappé back to Madrid, allowing Real Madrid to oversee his recovery and rehabilitation . The injury comes at a difficult time for the Spanish club, which faces a busy schedule after the international break, including Champions League and La Liga matches, culminating in the highly anticipated El Clásico against Barcelona . Adding to the significance of Mbappe's absence is his remarkable performance this season, having scored eight goals in eight games, making his absence from the pitch for an extended period a source of concern for Real Madrid's coaching staff.