Real Madrid sweating over Mbappe availability vs Atletico after he misses group training | OneFootball

Real Madrid play one of their season-defining fixtures tomorrow when they face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano in the UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 second leg.

With a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, the Merengues have a slight edge but the job is not done and it will not be easy as Atleti at home is a daunting challenge for any team.

On top of that, Real Madrid are now sweating over the fitness one of their most important players – Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe does not train with the group

Indeed, as reported by Carlos Rodriguez, Kylian Mbappe did not train with the rest of the Real Madrid squad today.

Instead, the Frenchman trained inside the gym for the first part of the session and then did some individual work on the pitch away from the rest of the group.

Will Mbappe be fit for tomorrow? (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

This is because the 26-year-old is said to be dealing with some muscle overload, posing a concern for Real Madrid.

As such, Mbappe is set to undergo tests tomorrow, although it is expected that he will be available in the squad for the game.

The same is reported by journalist Rodra as well, although he states that the French superstar’s starting berth is no longer guaranteed amid concerns over his fitness.

One of Real Madrid’s most important players, Mbappe is a key cog in the side and his absence from the starting lineup could come as a major blow for Carlo Ancelotti & co.

It remains to be seen how things develop, but for now, the former PSG superstar’s fitness seems to be a matter of worry at Valdebebas.