Mbappe's Health Shake-Up: Real Madrid's Lineup Decision Looms

Real Madrid's head coach, Xabi Alonso, is currently undecided about Kylian Mbappe's availability for the club's next Club World Cup encounter against Pachuca. The decision hinges on the French forward's recovery from a viral infection.

The announcement follows Mbappe's absence from Tuesday's training and Real Madrid's first match in the tournament, a 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal, which the star missed due to his ailment.

Alonso indicated that the team's medical staff would continue to monitor Mbappe's health, stressing the need for a last-minute evaluation before confirming his participation in the critical match.

(With inputs from agencies.)