Kylian Mbappe promises a quicker than expected return after his injury. Real Madrid’s star striker has been surprisingly called up to the La Liga champions’ squad for their Champions League away match at OSC Lille on Wednesday (9pm/DAZN). The 25-year-old recently suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh and was initially in danger of missing a few weeks. He missed Sunday’s derby match against Atletico (1-1).
“He recovered well and very quickly,” coach Carlo Ancelotti said. The decision on whether the Frenchman can play again in his home country will be made at short notice. Then he could be in the starting lineup straight away. Ancelotti announced in the press conference before the second group match: “If he is 100 percent fit and there is no danger, he will play from the first minute.”
