Real Madrid sounded the alarms this weekend after Kylian Mbappé was forced off late in the 3-1 victory over Villarreal. The French superstar had scored a goal and provided an assist before being substituted in the 83rd minute, visibly struggling with ankle discomfort — a concern for both club and country.

What’s the Current Status of Mbappé?

According to reports from Spain, Mbappé had been dealing with ankle pain even before kickoff, and the intensity of the match worsened his condition. While Real Madrid have yet to issue an official medical statement, the forward left the pitch clearly uncomfortable, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming international break.

Despite the club’s advice to remain in Madrid to recover, Mbappé decided to join Didier Deschamps’ France squad, reaffirming his commitment to the national team. He will undergo medical tests at Clairefontaine to determine whether he can play or will be rested during the October FIFA window.

What Are Deschamps’ Options?

If Mbappé is ruled out, it would be a significant blow for Les Bleus, already missing Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Marcus Thuram due to injuries. In that case, Jean-Philippe Mateta could be handed his first international opportunity.

France are also sweating over Ibrahima Konaté, who came off injured in Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea because of a quadriceps issue. Should he miss out, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba are expected to form the defensive pairing in the upcoming matches against Azerbaijan (October 10) and Iceland (October 13).

As France await the results of medical scans, both Deschamps and Real Madrid supporters will be holding their breath — the fitness of Kylian Mbappé’s ankle could have major implications for club and country alike.