Real Madrid superstar’s latest injury highlights his alarming fitness record since joining the club

Real Madrid superstar’s latest injury highlights his alarming fitness record since joining the club Real Madrid fans suffered yet another setback this week when Kylian Mbappe picked up an injury during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkiye. The Frenchman looked in discomfort shortly after scoring the winning goal, leading to immediate concerns around the French camp. Even his Real Madrid teammate Arda Guler looked worried. The true extent of Mbappe’s injury has not been determined as of yet. But it is yet another reminder of his poor fitness record since joining the club. Mbappe’s alarming injury record at Real Madrid As reported by Mundo Deportivo , the setback marks the seventh injury Mbappe has suffered since arriving at Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. Mbappe scored the match-winning goal vs Turkiye. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) Across that period, the Frenchman has missed 14 matches due to injury, a figure that rises to 17 when including three games missed through gastroenteritis at the Club World Cup. Despite that, he has maintained an impressive availability rate of 88.8%. The most concerning aspect is the nature of this latest problem. Mbappe injured his left knee against Turkiye, the very same joint that troubled him for several months last season. He initially tried to continue but was ultimately forced off and has since left the France camp to return to Madrid. That left knee has been his biggest issue since joining the club, having caused a lengthy absence that stretched across the turn of the year and into the early months of 2026. Early signs are positive Despite the worrying history, the initial noises coming out of the France camp have been reassuring. Real Madrid will hope to have Mbappe back as soon as possible. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) France teammate Rayan Cherki offered an encouraging update , suggesting the problem is not as serious as first feared. “He’s fine. At first we were very worried, but then we saw it wasn’t anything serious,” Cherki said. Those words will offer some comfort to Real Madrid, who cannot afford to be without their talisman for any significant length of time. Mbappe has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals in eight matches and single-handedly carrying the team on several occasions. Nonetheless, Real Madrid will take no risks with the forward. He is set to return to the club for further assessment, and his comeback will only be sanctioned once he is fully fit.