The club have provided a medical report.
Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised as Real Madrid have released a statement.
Absent from the Club World Cup 1-1 draw against Al Hilal yesterday, reports stated that the French international was unavailable due to flu.
Now, the Spanish club have spoken out, providing a medical report on their official website.
Addressing fans, the club stated:
“Our player Kylian Mbappé has acute gastroenteritis and has been hospitalized for various tests and treatment.”
Gastroenteritis is defined as “a short-term illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system.”
Real Madrid’s next fixture at the Club World Cup is Pachuca on Sunday June 22.
Following this, Los Blancos will face RB Salzburg on Friday June 27.
Under new gaffer Xabi Alonso, the European giants will be hoping for an instant taste of success.
Mbappe’s return date is yet to be confirmed.
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