Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes Kylian Mbappe will not be ruled out for a long period after the striker was injured shortly after scoring the opener in their 3-2 win against Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The goal was Mbappe's 12th in 22 games for Real Madrid this season and fourth in six games in all competitions.
Real Madrid have struggled with injuries this season, with many key players missing key periods. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, for example, are out for the rest of the campaign due to ACL tears.
“Mbappe has suffered from strain and discomfort in the ischium,” Ancelotti told Movistar Plus.
“It doesn't seem serious, but we'll see tomorrow after the exams. He couldn't sprint, it bothered him a bit and we decided on the change.”
1 – Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham all scored for the first time in all competitions (14 games) in the same match for Real Madrid. BMV. pic.twitter.com/P38IVRCJQX
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Despite not initially receiving any criticism following his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, Mbappe looked close to his best here and was in decent form.
So he will be disappointed that he suffered the injury after just 35 minutes, when he was replaced by Rodrygo.
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham both scored in a chaotic match, which saw Real Madrid climb to 18th in the 36-team league, opening a two-point lead and moving out of the play-off spots.
“It's a very important victory, not everyone wins here,” Ancelotti said.
“We suffered and fought hard, there is no Champions League without suffering. They were pushing, but we started well in the second half. We are very happy. It was a victory that is very good for us, not only for the points.” but to build trust.
“It's still difficult to finish in the top eight, but we still have two games to get points. Let's see what happens.”
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