The French national team has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe has returned to Real Madrid earlier than expected.
The Real Madrid superstar has been withdrawn from international duty after ongoing discomfort in his right ankle, forcing the federation to rule him out of France’s final match of the year.
His early exit means he will no longer travel with the squad to Azerbaijan, marking an abrupt end to what had been an impressive international break for the forward.
Mbappe’s withdrawal comes just a day after he delivered a standout performance in France’s dominant 4-0 win against Ukraine.
The striker found the net twice, with his second goal marking a historic milestone – the 400th goal of his career.
What happened to Mbappe?
Despite this extraordinary achievement, persistent inflammation in his right ankle made it impossible for him to continue with Les Bleus, prompting the decision to send him back to Madrid for further checks.
Before announcing his departure, the federation released a formal communication confirming the players who were being sent back to their clubs. The statement read,
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid player
Kylian Mbappe will return to Real Madrid. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)
“French internationals Manu Kone, Eduardo Camavinga and Kylian Mbappe have been returned to their club.”
To give more clarity on Mbappe’s physical situation, the FFF added further detail, specifying the nature of his injury.
The statement continued, “Camavinga was suffering from a muscle strain in his left hamstring.
“Kylian Mbappe is still experiencing inflammation in his right ankle, which requires further examination. He will undergo these tests today in Madrid.”
As arranged by both parties, Mbappe will undergo a series of detailed medical tests in the Spanish capital.
These assessments will determine the extent of the injury and outline his recovery plan, something Real Madrid will monitor closely given the busy stretch of fixtures ahead.