Mbappe's Fitness Status Revealed as Real Madrid Gear Up for Crucial Pachuca Clash

Kylian Mbappé has not yet returned to Real Madrid's training sessions after being hospitalized due to severe gastroenteritis the previous week.

The French striker was notably missing when Los Blancos struggled to a disappointing draw against Al Hilal in their opening FIFA Club World Cup encounter.

His unexpected absence under new manager Xabi Alonso was initially attributed to a fever, before Real Madrid provided complete details about his condition. The club confirmed on Thursday that Mbappé had received hospital treatment. A subsequent announcement revealed his discharge while continuing his recovery regimen.

On Friday, Mbappé was predictably absent from the squad's complete training session. He remained at the team hotel's fitness facility for individual workout sessions. Dani Carvajal was similarly unavailable and followed the same routine.

Mbappé's participation in Madrid's second Club World Cup fixture against Pachuca on Sunday evening remains uncertain. Gastroenteritis involves intestinal inflammation with primary symptoms including nausea and loose stools, potentially causing fluid loss.

Gonzalo García replaced Mbappé in the Al Hilal encounter and scored Madrid's opening goal before it was equalized. He is likely to feature again in the upcoming Pachuca clash.

Madrid will meet Red Bull Salzburg in their final group stage match on June 27, which could see Mbappé's return based on his rehabilitation timeline.

Should an underwhelming Madrid side fail to defeat Pachuca, similar to their Al Hilal result, significant pressure will mount on the Salzburg encounter to secure advancement to the tournament's elimination phase.