Kylian Mbappé Forced Off in Le Classique Due to Injury
Kylian Mbappé endured a frustrating outing in the highly-anticipated Le Classique between PSG and Olympique de Marseille as he was forced off the field due to injury. The forward sustained a heavy blow to his left leg just eight minutes into the game following a harsh tackle by Balerdi, the same play that led to Achraf Hakimi's opening goal from a free-kick.
Throughout his 30-minute stint on the pitch, Mbappé appeared to be in pain, limping and unable to make a significant impact. With 15 minutes left in the first half, PSG manager Luis Enrique opted to replace him with Gonçalo Ramos, though the decision took some time to be made.
The tough challenge by Balerdi, which resulted in Mbappé's injury, is believed to have affected his left ankle. The French national team captain is set to undergo tests that will provide initial insights into the extent of his injury.