BOOST FOR REAL MADRID: KYLIAN MBAPPé INJURY UPDATE SPARKS HOPE AHEAD OF RETURN
Madrid provides a Kylian Mbappé injury update. After a minor ankle scare, he is set to increase training and is expected to play against Getafe. The focus is on his readiness for the upcoming Champions League match and El Clásico against Barcelona.
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According to a rumour, Kylian Mbappé is still not training with his Real Madrid colleagues, but he will soon increase his participation to play on Sunday against Getafe.
After exacerbating an ankle injury he had sustained just before the international break, Mbappé was cut from the France squad. The club ordered scans, which quickly demonstrated that the problem was not very serious.
The fact that El Clásico is scheduled on October 26 is the only thing that has caused anxiety in recent days. The possibility of Mbappé playing versus Barcelona has been highly anticipated by fans, and according to MARCA, there is little doubt that he will be more than prepared for the highlight match.
He has not practised with his teammates to safeguard his ankle, but this is just a precaution, and the medical staff is planning to increase Mbappé's participation before Sunday's Getafe game.
Mbappé should be fit for next week's Champions League match against Juventus and then the October 26 visit from Barcelona, as Madrid expects him to be ready to play against Getafe.
Franco Mastantuono, who had an injury during Argentina's international break, is anticipated to follow in Mbappé's footsteps and is already set to play against Getafe.
Unfortunately, the injury news is not entirely good for Madrid, who will also shortly welcome left defender Ferland Mendy back to play.
According to AS, centre back Dean Huijsen, who left the Spain squad early in the international window due to a calf injury, has club executives "uneasy."
Fortunately, there are no concerns over the extent of Huijsen's damage. Although his injury is minimal and should only keep him out of action for three weeks, Madrid is concerned about the timing of his blow in relation to El Clásico.
His initial assurance that he will return in time to play for Barcelona has begun to wane. Although it has not been completely ruled out yet, it is referred to as a "photo finish" as Madrid is ready to deal with the significant chance of an injury recurrence should Huijsen resume training too soon.
Even if Huijsen is still expected to return in time to play Barcelona, the situation remains uncertain, and people inside the Santiago Bernabéu have retreated with the belief that he will do so easily.
GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE
Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.
Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images
Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.
However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.
Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.
Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.
HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER
Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.
Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO
Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.
However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.
It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.
Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.
According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.
"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.
The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.
Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.
After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.