Real Madrid risk being without their ace Kylian Mbappe in their FIFA Club World Cup opener, due to a fever.

The French star worried fans when he was found absent from the team's training session. Sources close to Real Madrid said that Mbappe had a fever due to the flu.

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Mbappe was absent from Real Madrid's final training session, before the opening match against Al Hilal. Photo: Madrid Universal

Captain Xabi Alonso updated Mbappe's situation: " He is better this morning. We will decide tomorrow. We will wait for him ."

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is Xabi Alonso's first challenge after being appointed to replace his former coach Carlo Ancelotti, leading Real Madrid.

Returning from Leverkusen to Bernabeu in his new position, Xabi did not have much time to prepare for his debut, as the main stars were busy with international duty during the FIFA Days in June.

In the first training session with the team, the former player only had 5 first team players. It was not until 4 days before the match with Al Hilal (2am on June 19) that Xabi had full strength in hand.

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Xabi Alonso faces difficulties as he prepares for his Real Madrid debut. Photo: RM FC

However, before he could debut, bad news from Mbappe came, further testing the new Real Madrid captain's ability to cope with the situation.

There is information that there is a 99% chance that Mbappe will miss Real Madrid's match against Al Hilal tonight. Even if the French striker recovers in time, it will be difficult for him to ensure his best physical condition if he plays.

Regarding the situation of Real Madrid, sources from Spain said that, in addition to asking Mbappe and Vinicius to increase pressure and work without the ball, Xavi also told Trent Alexander-Arnold to improve his defensive ability, one-on-one duels, and one-on-one.

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