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- Mbappe missed Real Madrid’s opening match of the tournament with illness
- Real Madrid confirmed that he had been hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis
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Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from hospital after the Real Madrid star fell ill at the Club World Cup.
Mbappe had missed Real Madrid’s opening match of the tournament on Wednesday due to an illness.
An update from the club on Thursday confirmed Mbappe had been admitted to hospital.
‘Our player Kylian Mbappe is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,’ a statement read.
But the France captain is thought to be recovering, with the club announcing on Thursday evening that he is set to continue with ‘specific medical treatment’ away from hospital.
Mbappe could yet return to the competition, with the club suggesting that the player ‘will gradually return to team activity.
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso had been asked about Mbappe’s condition following their 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal.
Alonso was cautious in predicting whether Mbappe would be available for their second group match on Sunday
‘We´ll have to see how he feels,’ Alonso said.
‘The last day he went through significant viral issues, so we´ll have to wait and assess closer to the game.’
Gastroenteritis, a stomach bug characterised by diarrhoea and vomiting, typically lasts less than a week.
Acute cases, however, can last up to around 14 days with fever and dehydration among the symptoms.
Should Mbappe’s symptoms last for a fortnight, it could rule him out up until the quarter-finals of the competition while his conditioning would likely be a doubt.
Real Madrid will face Mexican side Pachuca in their second match of the tournament, with Alonso hoping for an improved performance.
Los Blancos will then face Red Bull Salzburg in their final group match on June 26.
Real Madrid been frustrated in the opening match in Miami after Gonzalo Garcia’s goal was cancelled out by a Ruben Neves penalty.
The 21-year-old forward had led the line amid Mbappe’s absence.
Real Madrid had missed the chance to win the match in stoppage time as Federico Valverde’s penalty was saved.
