Kylian Mbappe seeks French specialist after Real Madrid medical rift
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has flown to France for specialist knee treatment after reportedly losing trust in the Spanish club’s medical staff.
The 2018 World Cup winner has been managing discomfort since sustaining a sprain in December of last year.
Patience has worn thin as the condition has worsened in recent weeks, prompting a return to his homeland for alternative care.
According to French publication L’Equipe, the prolific striker lacks confidence in the Bernabeu medics and feels they have failed to identify the correct treatment.
Race against time for Champions League
The former Paris St-Germain star is desperate to avoid further physical setbacks with crucial domestic and international fixtures on the horizon.
Real Madrid are currently chasing Barcelona in La Liga and preparing for a critical Champions League knockout tie against Manchester City.
Having missed the last three matches, the attacker now faces a race to be fit for the European clash against the Premier League champions.
He doesn’t want to take any more risks.
Record-chasing aggravation
The current situation has created a diplomatic headache for officials in the Spanish capital, who were relying on their star man for the double-header against City.
However, responsibility for the prolonged injury issue may not rest entirely with the club’s medical department.
The France captain reportedly pushed his body to the limit in pursuit of the club record for the most goals scored in a single calendar year.
He ultimately equalled the tally of 59 goals set by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013, with coaching staff also allegedly prioritising immediate results over long-term fitness.
Prolific form continues
Despite the physical limitations, the lightning-fast forward has maintained exceptional form during his campaign in Spain.
He has registered 38 goals across all competitions this season, including 23 strikes in as many league appearances.
Away from the pitch, the superstar has also made headlines by rejecting a lavish BMW i7 offered by the club following his successful driving test.
Instead, he opted for the more modest iX3 model as part of the team’s ongoing sponsorship agreement with the German car manufacturer.
