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Mbappé’s left knee injury rules him out weeks

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid says Kylian Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of his left knee capsule.
The injury occurred during France’s 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey on 26 September 2026.
France coach Zinedine Zidane called the prognosis “not good” and excluded Mbappé from the squad.
The French federation said a tendon injury will keep him out of Belgium (28 Sept) and Italy (2 Oct).
Real Madrid expects a 10- to 12-day recovery, likely missing Villarreal on 10 Oct.

History

Historical Context

Zidane’s recurring knee problems, highlighted when he limped off for Juventus on 12 April 1999 and helped push the club to a seventh-place Serie A finish, showed how star injuries can derail a season. The pattern repeats as Mbappé hyper-extended his knee on 26 September 2026, forcing France and Real Madrid to rethink squad depth and transfer plans.

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Story summary

Real Madrid says Kylian Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of his left knee capsule.
The injury occurred during France’s 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey on 26 September 2026.
France coach Zinedine Zidane called the prognosis “not good” and excluded Mbappé from the squad.
The French federation said a tendon injury will keep him out of Belgium (28 Sept) and Italy (2 Oct).
Real Madrid expects a 10- to 12-day recovery, likely missing Villarreal on 10 Oct.

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