"Mbappe has missed Madrid's last two matches - a 5-1 win over Real Betis in LaLiga and a 2-1 semi-final success against Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa - due to a sprained knee. But the forward has flown out to Saudi Arabia ahead of Sunday's showpiece match, with Los Blancos set to make a decision on his involvement after he trains on Saturday."
"We'll assess him and decide if he can start or if he'll play fewer minutes. It's a decision we'll make in line with the player, the coaches, and the medical staff. We need to weigh up the risk. We have to be aware of the timing, what is at stake, and then take responsibility for the decision we make. We're not kamikazes when making these decisions. It's a controlled risk."
Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's last two matches with a sprained knee but has travelled to Saudi Arabia ahead of the Supercopa final. The club will assess his fitness after a Saturday training session and then decide whether he starts or is used for limited minutes, with the decision to be made jointly by the player, coaches and medical staff. Head coach Xabi Alonso emphasized avoiding reckless choices and described the club's approach as a controlled risk. Alonso's debut season has struggled, with Madrid trailing Barcelona in LaLiga, and winning the Supercopa would be a major success.
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