"Kylian Mbappé has been included in Real Madrid's matchday squad to play Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, despite fitness concerns over the star forward. Mbappé did not train with his teammates in Madrid's session at Valdebebas on Tuesday after suffering a muscular problem, and the club had delayed the announcement of the squad to face City, pending medical tests."
"Mbappé has found the net 25 times in all competitions this season, with nine goals for Madrid in the Champions League. The City game at the Bernabéu is a crucial test for Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, whose position has come under scrutiny after a run of one win in five games in LaLiga, including Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo."
"Mbappé scored four goals in Madrid's last Champions League outing, a 4-3 win at Olympiacos, as well as a hat trick against Kairat Almaty and two goals against Olympique Marseille, although he failed to score in games with Juventus and Liverpool. Madrid are without seven other first-team players for the City game, including Dean Huijsen and Eduardo Camavinga, who were not included in the squad. Éder Militão, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also missing for the clash."
Kylian Mbappé was named in Real Madrid's matchday squad for the Champions League tie against Manchester City despite a muscular problem that kept him out of training. Medical tests delayed the squad announcement, and a source indicated he is not fully fit and could start or be on the bench. Mbappé has scored 25 goals this season, including nine in the Champions League. The Bernabéu match is a significant test for coach Xabi Alonso amid poor LaLiga form, and club president Florentino Pérez reportedly met executives about Alonso's future. Several other first-team players are unavailable for the fixture.
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