- Mbappe was admitted to the hospital due to acute gastroenteritis shortly after Madrid arrived.
- So far, he hasn't participated in the Club World Cup, and Madrid has announced him for the upcoming match.
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Real Madrid are assessing the fitness level of Kylian Mbappe following the forward's physical appearance altered significantly when he was admitted to the hospital due to severe gastroenteritis .
According to Marca, the Frenchman has shed between four and five kilograms, with his typical weight staying close to 75kg.
Photos of him working out at the gym after leaving the hospital reveal the considerable transformation his physique has undergone.
Madrid faces off against RB Salzburg from Austria during the wee hours of Friday as they aim to secure their spot in the knockout rounds of the competition. Club World Cup .
Xabi Alonso Their team has accumulated four points from two matches played until now, having defeated Pachuca yet drawn with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. Should they suffer a loss later this week, they might face elimination if Al-Hilal manages to secure victory in theirs as well.
In the meantime, they will need to attempt securing victory without their crucial player Mbappe. The 26-year-old has been excluded from the lineup. Los Blancos He will select his team for the match, just as he has done throughout the remainder of this tournament so far.
In particular, Mbappe's typically muscular arms and legs appeared extremely slim after his significant battle with a severe case of gastroenteritis.
Acute gastroenteritis typically presents with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, often resulting in dehydration.
Mbappe experienced the problem shortly after reaching Palm Beach with his team for the Club World Cup.
Last Thursday, Madrid issued a statement explaining the reasons for Mbappe's absence.
The club mentioned that he was brought to the hospital on the same day as their game with Al-Hilal for some examinations, and they also noted that he has rejoined the team’s training camp.
On Friday, Real also verified that Mbappe was present at the team hotel and engaging in cardio exercises as part of his recovery from an illness.
On being asked about Mbappe’s condition during Tuesday's briefing, Alonso stated: "Kylian felt somewhat improved in the morning; however, he wasn’t fit due to the high temperature. We will keep waiting for him till the very end and make our decision tomorrow."
Alonso chose to begin with 21-year-old forward Gonzalo Garcia, who netted 25 times in 36 appearances for Real Madrid Castilla during the previous season, instead of fielding Mbappe.
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