Mbappé Joins France Squad; Valverde Misses Uruguay Selection
Kylian Mbappé is set to join the French national team for the upcoming international break, despite an ankle injury sustained during a match against Villarreal. Multiple sources confirm that the injury occurred during Real Madrid’s recent 3-1 LaLiga victory at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Injury Update for Mbappé
The national team medical staff will evaluate Mbappé’s condition. Depending on their assessment, they will determine whether the star forward continues with France or returns to Madrid for further recovery at Valdebebas. In the match against Villarreal, Mbappé scored Madrid’s third goal before being substituted shortly after due to the injury.
Valverde’s Absence from Uruguay Squad
In separate news, Federico Valverde will not join the Uruguay national team. This decision follows an agreement with the team’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa. Valverde has had a challenging week, having to publicly deny claims that he refused to play out of position for Real Madrid.
Overview of Recent Matches
- Real Madrid vs. Villarreal: 3-1 victory
- Mbappé: Scored his third goal in the 81st minute
- France’s Upcoming Matches:
- Azerbaijan on Friday
- Iceland on October 13
Impact of Recent Injuries
Additionally, Franco Mastantuono also picked up a minor hamstring strain in the same match against Villarreal. Despite his injury, he will join the Argentina squad for upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in the United States.
Real Madrid Players on International Duty
Several other Real Madrid players will be away on international duty, including:
- Dean Huijsen
- Thibaut Courtois
- David Alaba
- Vinícius Júnior
- Éder Militão
- Rodrygo Goes
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Arda Güler
- Brahim Díaz
- Gonzalo García
Meanwhile, other players including Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Fran García, Álvaro Carreras, Raúl Asencio, Andriy Lunin, Endrick, and Valverde will remain in Madrid for training at Valdebebas.
As the international break approaches, fans will closely monitor Mbappé’s recovery and Valverde’s status as both players face pivotal moments in their careers.
