Mbappe puts Real Madrid in a difficult position.

Kylian Mbappe's injury is putting Real Madrid in a difficult position, caught between their Champions League aspirations and the demands of the French national team.

Mbappe's problem isn't just his technical ability.

Just days before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester City on March 18th, a sensitive issue arose within Real Madrid concerning Kylian Mbappe. The French striker had just returned to training after a knee injury, but his availability for the match remained a big question mark.

Mbappe was absent from the first leg when Real Madrid won 3-0 against Man City at the Santiago Bernabeu. A knee injury had kept him out of action since the end of February. After a period of treatment, the 27-year-old striker has started training again and is being closely monitored ahead of the away match at the Etihad Stadium.

However, the issue isn't just about professional matters. Real Madrid also needs to carefully consider the upcoming international break. The French national team is scheduled to play a friendly match against Brazil in Boston on March 26th and against Colombia in Washington DC on March 29th.

According to regulations, Real Madrid cannot prevent Mbappe from joining the national team if he is confirmed to be fit to play. This means that using Mbappe against Man City or in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid could cause the club to lose control of the player's schedule.

In the event that Mbappe has not yet played, Real Madrid can send a medical report to confirm the injury status, thereby allowing the player to rest for up to 10 days and miss the friendly matches.

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Mbappe is progressing well but still needs more time. "He's recovering according to plan and improving every day. Mbappe didn't play against Elche, but I hope he can travel to Manchester with the team," the Spanish strategist said.

Real Madrid currently holds a significant advantage after their 3-0 victory over Man City in the first leg. Therefore, the Royal team may not want to risk Mbappe, especially with the crucial Madrid derby fast approaching.

In this context, the decision of whether to use or continue to rest Mbappe is becoming a strategic dilemma for Real Madrid ahead of their trip to the Etihad.

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