Kylian Mbappé’s absence from Real Madrid’s training session on Tuesday sparked significant concern among fans, but the reason behind his non-participation has now been clarified, putting fears to rest.
Earlier in the day, reports emerged that the French superstar was not present at the team’s group training session at Valdebebas. Given that Real Madrid was just one day away from a crucial Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Real Sociedad, the news immediately raised alarms among supporters. Speculation quickly spread, with many fearing that Mbappé had suffered an injury that could potentially rule him out of the upcoming fixture.
However, later in the afternoon, fresh information surfaced that alleviated those concerns. According to Madrid-based journalist and insider Melchor Ruiz of Cope, Mbappé’s absence had nothing to do with an injury or any physical discomfort related to football. Instead, the reason behind his non-participation in training was much more mundane—he was recovering from a dental procedure.
More specifically, it has been revealed that the French forward underwent a tooth extraction on Monday. As a result, he was advised to rest and recover, which led to him sitting out the team’s training session the following day. While dental procedures may not typically sideline athletes, the nature of the treatment likely caused mild discomfort or swelling, prompting the club’s medical staff to allow him a brief period of recovery.
With this explanation now public, fans can breathe a sigh of relief. There is no indication that Mbappé’s availability for the Copa del Rey semi-final is in jeopardy, and barring any unexpected setbacks, he should be ready to take his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the high-stakes encounter against Real Sociedad.
