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Kylian Mbappé continues knee recovery ahead of Villarreal match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Kylian Mbappé continues knee recovery ahead of Villarreal match

Summary

Kylian Mbappé returned to Valdebebas on October 5 for individual recovery work as he rehabilitates a left-knee injury. His target is to be available for Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal on October 10, but he has not yet rejoined full training with the team. Mbappé suffered the injury while playing for France on September 25 and began his recovery soon after. His condition remains uncertain with no fixed recovery timetable provided by the club. Further training sessions will determine his availability for the upcoming fixture.

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Status Watch

•Mbappé targets recovery for October 10 match against Villarreal.
•He suffered a knee injury while scoring for France on September 25.
•Individual sessions include gym work and field exercises.
•Real Madrid will evaluate his progress in upcoming training sessions.
•Team faces a demanding schedule with multiple matches in October.

Latest Updates

8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mbappé’s Villarreal Target Depends on Knee Recovery

What they're saying

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Kylian Mbappé returned to Valdebebas on Monday 5 October for individual recovery work as he continues his rehabilitation from a left-knee injury, Managing Madrid report. The forward is targeting Real...
— Yahoo Sports

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