Kylian Mbappe suffers thigh injury, set to be out for three weeks

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury during his team LaLiga victory over Alaves on Tuesday night.

Mbappe on Tuesday continued his good form in front of goal by putting his side 2-0 up five minutes before half-time at the Bernabeu. The former PSG forward was then replaced by Arda Guler in the 79th minute after seemingly feeling some discomfort.

Real Madrid have now confirmed that their summer signing will be out for some weeks.

A Real statement today read: “After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid medical team, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the (left thigh).”

No further information was disclosed as to the expected timescale of Mbappe’s recovery, but reports suggest the France captain will be sidelined for three weeks.

Mbappe will miss Real Madrid clash against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

The France forward signed a five-year deal with the Madrid club in July after his contract at Paris St Germain expired, has made an impressive start to life in Spain.

Mbappe has scored seven goals in nine appearances in all competitions, including six in seven league games.