Real Madrid Names Kylian Mbappe In Squad To Face Lille Despite Injury

Real Madrid named Kylian Mbappe in their squad to face Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday after he missed one match with a thigh injury.

The French forward was expected to be out until after the upcoming international break but appears to have made a quick recovery.

Mbappe suffered the injury last Tuesday during the La Liga victory against Alaves, which left him unable to participate in Sunday’s 1-1 derby draw against Atletico Madrid.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti selected Mbappe in his squad on Monday for the trip to France to face Ligue 1 side Lille, where the striker’s brother Ethan plays.

Los Blancos goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois was left out of the squad due to a hip muscle injury sustained against Atletico.