Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized at the Club World Cup, putting his participation in the tournament at risk.
Mbappe had missed Real Madrid’s opening match on Wednesday due to an illness.
On Thursday, the club issued an update confirming that Mbappe had been admitted to the hospital with gastroenteritis, a stomach bug characterized by diarrhea and vomiting.
A statement from the club read, “Our player Kylian Mbappe is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to the hospital to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment.”
Following Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was asked about Mbappe’s condition.
Alonso was cautious in predicting whether Mbappe would be available for their second group match on Sunday.
“We’ll have to see how he feels,” Alonso said.
“The last day he went through significant viral issues, so we’ll have to wait and assess closer to the game.”
Real Madrid will face Mexican side Pachuca in their second match of the tournament, with Alonso hoping for an improved performance.
Los Blancos will then face Red Bull Salzburg in their final group match on June 26.
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