- Mbappe has left hospital after missing Los Blancos’ first game against Al-Hilal
- But Real Madrid have since confirmed that the Frenchman has rejoined the camp
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has left hospital after missing his side’s first game at the newly-expanded Club World Cup after suffering from gastroenteritis.
Mbappe, 26, was a surprise omission from the first starting line-up to be named by new manager Xabi Alonso against Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on Wednesday.
The Frenchman was sorely missed by his team-mates as they drew 1-1 after Federico Valverde missed a golden chance to win the encounter in stoppage time when his penalty was saved.
Following the match, Madrid released a statement on Thursday in which they clarified why Mbappe was absent.
The club said that he had been taken to hospital on the day of their match against Al-Hilal to undergo tests, adding that he had made a return to the team’s camp.
On Friday, Real also confirmed that Mbappe was in the team hotel and undertaking aerobic work as he recovered from illness.
When prompted to give an update on Mbappe’s health on Tuesday, Alonso said: ‘Kylian was feeling a bit better in the morning, but not good enough because it’s too hot.
‘We’re going to wait for him until the last moment, we’ll decide tomorrow.’
After the draw against Al-Hilal, the Spaniard added: ‘I don’t know if Mbappe will be back for the next game.
‘We’ll see. He wasn’t doing well in the last two days. He’s sick.’
In Mbappe’s place, Alonso opted to start 21-year-old striker Gonzalo Garcia who scored 25 goals in 36 matches for Real Madrid Castilla last season.
He notched the opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday before former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves ensured the spoils were shared.
Real Madrid are next in action on Sunday as they face Mexican side Pachuca in North Carolina, before their final group stage fixture against Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia next Thursday.
