Real Madrid confident that superstar can start vs Villarreal despite still training individually

Real Madrid confident that superstar can start vs Villarreal despite still training individually Real Madrid fans given a massive scare when Kylian Mbappe picked up an injury during France’s game against Turkey. It was later revealed that the forward’s knock wasn’t that serious and it won’t take a while for him to recover back to full fitness. Still, there were question marks as to whether or not he will be fit enough to start in Real Madrid’s next game against Villarreal this coming weekend. Real Madrid confident of an Mbappe start According to MARCA , Real Madrid are confident that Mbappe will be able to start when Real Madrid lock horns with Villarreal this weekend. Mbappe will be available vs Villarreal. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) The forward has been recovering well, even though instead of continuing his progress at Valdebebas, the forward took permission to take a trip across Europe. Mbappe even posted a video of him on a bicycle on Sunday. But it appears he has returned to Valdebebas , though he was not present in training with his teammates. As per MARCA , the Frenchman has continued training individually. It is clear that the player enjoys certain benefits being the star of the team. Real Madrid are confident Mbappe should have no problem meeting the timeline of his return, which is shortly before the clash against Villarreal, despite his slight detour. Real Madrid desperately need Mbappe Mbappe is Real Madrid’s top scorer this season. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) Real Madrid will be banking on Mbappe’s services this weekend, as Los Blancos look to keep up with league leaders Barcelona at the top of the table. Although the Frenchman has been far from his usual best, he is still the club’s topscorer with eight goals in all competitions. Mbappe’s ability to find the back of the net will be crucial considering the fact that Real Madrid’s creative line isn’t firing on cylinders at the moment, with players like Vinicius Jr. and Yan Diomande still yet to find their footing. However, it will be interesting to see whether Jose Mourinho risks starting Mbappe this weekend, knowing his fitness woes. Carlos Espi is available as a fallback option, should Mbappe’s start be deemed as an unnecessary risk.