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Real Madrid are planning to have Kylian Mbappé back for their clash against Manchester City later this month.
That’s according to FootMercato. The French website reports that the plan is to have Mbappé fit for the second leg against Manchester City.
The French superstar has been dealing with an injury for several weeks, already missing Madrid’s last two matches.
The situation has left the 27-year-old frustrated, prompting him to travel to Paris for a clearer update on his condition.
Reports have suggested that he may need a possible operation. His entourage played that down, denying any surgical intervention at this stage.
FootMercato on Real Madrid hopes
That fits with Real Madrid’s plans for him. According to FM’s information, the Spanish giants have set a clear objective for Mbappé’s return. That is the Champions League second leg against Manchester City on March 17th.
Madrid have sent this as a firm return date and hope to be able to count on their star man for the decisive European clash at the Etihad.
Whether that is plausible, remains to be seen. Having Mbappé back for the game would undoubtedly be a huge boost to a side hammered by injuries at this moment in tie.
Record vs Manchester City
That’s even more the case given Mbappé’s record against Manchester City to date. He has a prolific record against Pep Guardiola’s side, with seven goals and one assist in seven appearances in all competitions to date.
In fact, he shares the record for the most Champions League goals scored against a Guardiola side with Lionel Messi. That, of course, includes his hat-trick in the 3-1 win at home in the play-off win last season.
The focus has now shifted simply to being fit and available, with Real Madrid targeting their trip to the Etihad as the firm return date.
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