Star soccer talent Mbappe was admitted to a hospital during the Club World Cup tournament.
Kylian Mbappé Hits the Sick Bay: Misses Real Madrid's Club World Cup Opener Due to Gastroenteritis
Ooh la la! It looks like our boy, Kylian Mbappé, isn't feeling cushy dandy after landing in the hospital with a nasty bout of acute gastroenteritis. This unpleasantness left him sidelined for Real Madrid's face-off with Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup debut.
Apparently, Mbappé skipped training on Tuesday and missed being part of the squad for the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal on Wednesday. The news commentators couldn't help but jump to conclusions, speculating that he might have been serving a secret spoon-bender's apprenticeship or perhaps indulging in one too many choco-tacos behind the scenes.
But wait, your humble assistant did some digging, and the tale, it turns out, has a less delicious twist. Real Madrid announced on Thursday, with a curious air of concern, that young Mbappé had been admitted to the hospital in order to undergo a series of tests. Gross, right? But let's not forget, every hero needs a battle—and dealing with a stomach bug is just another badge of honor for our favorite French forward.
Before he found himself on the grimy, green hospital floors, Mbappé's debut season with Real Madrid has been nothing short of a resounding success. With a whopping 43 goals under his belt in all competitions, he managed to overthrow Ivan Zamorano's record of 37 from the 1992-93 season, catching the world's attention in just 45 games.
Topping LaLiga in scoring last term with a stunning 31 goals, Mbappé edged out Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski by a mere four goals, securing his place as a force to be reckoned with. However, it seems that his recent health troubles may have him on the ropes heading into the Club World Cup match against Pachuca—at least for now.
The future doesn't seem to be entirely bleak, though. If Mbappé continues his swift recovery, he might just squeeze back into the lineup for the next game against Pachuca on Sunday, June 22, 2025. However, as of now, the team is taking a measured approach, ensuring that their prized player is ready to roar before trotting him out on the pitch.
Real Madrid currently finds themselves trailing Group H's leading pack, held back by Salzburg, who clinched a 2-1 victory over Pachuca on Wednesday.
Here's hoping that Mbappé finds his appetite for action returning in full force real soon! Vive la France, indeed!
Let's Talk Relevance:Real Madrid's troublesome star, Kylian Mbappé, succumbed to a bout of gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, leaving him unable to play against Pachuca, as reported. There's a slim chance he might recover in time for the next game, but for now, he remains sidelined while the team takes a cautious approach to ensure his full recovery. Mbappé's outstanding performance this season has placed him at the top of LaLiga, with 31 goals, beating out Robert Lewandowski by a margin of four in a particularly close race. This struggle with his health could potentially shift the dynamic of the tournament; let's wait and see what unfolds next.
Despite Kylian Mbappé's impressive season performance in European-leagues, specifically LaLiga, where he topped the scoring chart with 31 goals, a bout of gastroenteritis has sidelined him for Real Madrid's Club World Cup matches. Recently, he missed the opening game against Al-Hilal due to this illness, and speculation exists if he would recover in time for the next match against Pachuca.
