Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is dealing with a finger injury and leg discomfort. File Photo by Chris Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
French striker Kylian Mbappe is doubtful to play for Real Madrid’s during a meeting with Manchester City in the Champions League.
Sources told Marca, ESPN and The Athletic that Mbappe, who sustained a finger injury during a 2-0 loss Sunday to Celta Vigo, is also dealing with left leg discomfort.
He did not practice outside with teammates Tuesday in Madrid, but worked indoors with other injured players. Madrid will host the Sky Blues in a Champions League league phase match Wednesday in Madrid.
Los Blancos (11-2-3) sit in second place in the La Liga standings, four points behind rival Barcelona (13-2-1).
Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who trained inside Tuesday with Mbappe, defenders Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, David Alabam Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ferland Mendy are among Madrid’s other injured players.
Los Blancos will host the Sky Blues at 3 p.m. EST Wednesday at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. They will take on Alaves in another La Liga match Sunday in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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Pelé, BrazilBrazilian footballer Pelé attends a book signing for “Pelé: The Autobiography” at Waterstone’s on Oxford Street in London on May 21, 2006. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil (1958, 1962 and 1970) and scored more than 1,000 career goals, becoming one of the most influential athletes of the 20th century. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo
