Kylian Mbappe landed in the hospital after doctors found he had severe stomach problems. Real Madrid announced Thursday that their star player suffers from acute gastroenteritis and needs medical care. The French captain missed practice Tuesday because of a high fever and could not play Wednesday against Al Hilal. Stomach infections like this cause people to throw up and have diarrhea.
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Mbappe had serious virus issues before the team's 1-1 tie with the Saudi club. The 26-year-old striker will need more tests before doctors decide if he can return to action. Real Madrid faces Pachuca on Sunday and then plays RB Salzburg next Friday to finish Group H. Mbappe scored 43 goals in 56 games during his first season after joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Young substitute Gonzalo Garcia scored Madrid's only goal against Al Hilal during the Club World Cup match. The 21-year-old stepped up when the team needed him most. Ruben Neves scored from the penalty spot for Al Hilal to tie the game. Madrid missed their own penalty kick when Federico Valverde's shot was saved in extra time.
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Mbappe had serious virus issues before the team's 1-1 tie with the Saudi club. The 26-year-old striker will need more tests before doctors decide if he can return to action. Real Madrid faces Pachuca on Sunday and then plays RB Salzburg next Friday to finish Group H. Mbappe scored 43 goals in 56 games during his first season after joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Young substitute Gonzalo Garcia scored Madrid's only goal against Al Hilal during the Club World Cup match. The 21-year-old stepped up when the team needed him most. Ruben Neves scored from the penalty spot for Al Hilal to tie the game. Madrid missed their own penalty kick when Federico Valverde's shot was saved in extra time.
