{"id":120012,"date":"2025-06-23T21:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120012"},"modified":"2025-06-23T21:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:32:33","slug":"sports-xabi-alonso-reveals-mbappes-club-world-cup-return-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/sports-xabi-alonso-reveals-mbappes-club-world-cup-return-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Xabi Alonso Reveals Mbappe\u2019s Club World Cup Return Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has offered a positive update on the fitness of star forward Kylian Mbappe, expressing optimism that the French international will return in time for the club\u2019s crucial next match at the FIFA Club World Cup.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mbappe was recently hospitalized after suffering from acute gastroenteritis, which forced him to miss Real Madrid\u2019s opening group-stage fixture against Al Hilal. The illness raised concerns among fans and pundits alike, especially with the demanding Club World Cup schedule. However, speaking during a press conference on Sunday, Alonso shared encouraging news.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cHe\u2019s doing better, he\u2019s back from the hospital and is recovering,\u201d Alonso said. \u201cWe\u2019re optimistic about having him against Salzburg.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>After being discharged from the hospital, Mbappe rejoined Real Madrid\u2019s training camp in Florida where he has already resumed light training sessions under close medical supervision. His progress has fueled hope that he will be fit enough to participate in Madrid\u2019s final group-stage match against RB Salzburg scheduled for Thursday, June 26.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mbappe\u2019s absence has been palpable as Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw by Al- Hilal in their opening match.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0The team also had to proceed without him in their second group match against Mexican side Pachuca. With Madrid needing a win against Salzburg to secure their spot in the knockout stage, Mbappe\u2019s return could prove decisive.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The 26-year-old forward has been a key figure for Real Madrid since joining the Spanish giants, scoring 43 goals in his debut season.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0His potential return comes as a significant boost to Alonso\u2019s squad. The squad is\u00a0 aiming to add another global title to their very rich history of title harvest.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Real Madrid fans worldwide will be eagerly watching Mbappe\u2019s condition over the next few days, as his return could play a critical role in determining the club\u2019s fate at the 2025 Club World Cup.<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has offered a positive update on the fitness of star forward Kylian Mbappe, expressing optimism that the French international will return in&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":119891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-120012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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