Mbappé raises alarms

For the second day, Kylian Mbappé trained separately from his teammates inside the club's facilities, and he remains a significant doubt ahead of the match against Real Sociedad this Saturday.

The French player still has discomfort in his left knee and is training under a different and specific plan to be able to recover fully and thus avoid a worsening of the situation that could end with a more serious injury and missed matches, as this discomfort is not new, but arose at the end of last year and he has not been able to completely eliminate it yet. Explaining Mbappé's situation, his presence on the field this Saturday will depend on the player's progress and the assessment of the Real Madrid medical team, which will analyze whether the risk is worth taking, considering the upcoming matches of great importance for Real Madrid.

The challenge of Real Madrid

Three days after the match against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid faces Benfica in the Champions League playoffs. Ensuring Mbappé's physical condition is optimal becomes a priority ahead of the match against Mourinho's team, which managed to defeat them in the last matchday of the league phase. If the French forward is not in optimal condition, it could create difficulties for Arbeloa and Real Madrid's game plan.

Other absences from the Merengues

Another concern from the latest training sessions was Raúl Asencio, who did not train with the team due to the flu, which puts his participation against Real Sociedad in doubt, but he has a replacement considering that Rüdiger is available to take Arbeloa's place.

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